Professional development on language and literacy

Description of the action and objectives

Green Deal action

Offer diverse courses, education, guidance and support for staff in the Department of Education & Youth. Emphasis is placed on diverse approaches based on teaching and working methods that research has shown to be successful in language development and literacy. Particular emphasis is placed on educating unqualified staff and staff of foreign origin.

 

Implementation period

Planned completion in the second half of 2023

Status: Completed

Status report on January 1, 2024

Action completed. A large number of classes are ongoing. Started strategic implementation and removed from the action plan of the Green Deal.

Older status reports

Action name Status Completion Updated Departments
Education and advice on climate and the environmentfor staff in school and recreational activities​ Completed 2024 July 2025 Department of Education & Youth
Reduce carbon footprint - Implementation of green screens in primary schools Completed 2024 July 2025 Department of Education & Youth
Advice and professional development for school and recreational staff Completed 2024 July 2025 Department of Education & Youth
Health-promoting school and recreational activities Completed 2024 July 2025 Department of Education & Youth
Prevention teams for gender-based and sexual abuse Completed 2024 July 2025 Department of Education & Youth
Implementation of the Prosperity Act Completed 2024 July 2025 Department of Education & Youth
Allocation of funds in preschools and recreational activities Completed 2024 July 2025 Department of Education & Youth
Support for children and parents with diverse language and cultural backgrounds Completed 2024 July 2025 Department of Education & Youth
Development and Innovation Fund for the Department of Education & Youth Completed 2024 July 2025 Department of Education & Youth
Rainbow Certification in school and recreation Completed 2024 July 2025 Department of Education & Youth
The Reykjavík City Cultural Curriculum Completed 2024 July 2025 Department of Education & Youth
A Better City for Multilingual Children Completed 2024 July 2025 Department of Education & Youth
Department of Service & Innovation
Enhanced gender and equality education Completed 2024 July 2025 Department of Education & Youth
Education and advice on climate and the environmentfor staff in school and recreational activities​ Completed 2024 July 2025 Department of Education & Youth
Reduce carbon footprint - Implementation of green screens in primary schools Completed 2024 July 2025 Department of Education & Youth
Increased access to equipment for staff and children in school and recreational activities Completed 2024 July 2023 Department of Education & Youth
Sexual health awareness Completed 2024 July 2023 Department of Education & Youth
Children's voices in decisions that concern them Completed 2024 July 2023 Department of Education & Youth
Implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Completed 2024 July 2023 Department of Education & Youth
Building policy for school and recreational activities Completed 2022 July 2023 Department of Education & Youth
Department of Environment & Planning
Joint use of school and after-school facilities Completed 2024 July 2023 Department of Education & Youth
Department of Welfare
Professional development on language and literacy Completed 2024 July 2023 Department of Education & Youth
Increased cultural sensitivity and cultural literacy Completed 2024 July 2023 Department of Education & Youth
Education Innovation Lab Completed 2024 July 2023 Department of Education & Youth
Collaboration with the University of Iceland's School of Education Completed 2022 January 2023 Department of Education & Youth

Connection of action to Reykjavík City's policies:

 

Reykjavík City departments:

 

Related actions

The table below contains actions related to this initiative, and you can access more information by clicking on the "action title" in the table (if you're using your phone, it's better to turn it sideways).

Action name
Completion Departments
Enhanced gender and equality education 2024 Department of Education & Youth
A Better City for Multilingual Children 2024 Department of Education & Youth
Support for children and parents with diverse language and cultural backgrounds 2024 Department of Education & Youth
Prevention teams for gender-based and sexual abuse 2024 Department of Education & Youth
Education and advice on climate and environmental issues
for school and recreational activity staff
2024 Department of Education & Youth
Reduce carbon footprint - Implementation of green screens in primary schools 2024 Department of Education & Youth
Increased access to equipment for staff and children in school and recreational activities 2023 Department of Education & Youth
Advice and professional development for school and recreational staff 2024 Department of Education & Youth
Health-promoting school and recreational activities 2024 Department of Education & Youth
Sexual health awareness 2024 Department of Education & Youth
Children's voices in decisions that concern them 2023 Department of Education & Youth
Implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 2023 Department of Education & Youth
Implementation of the Prosperity Act 2024 Department of Education & Youth
Allocation of funds in preschools and recreational activities 2024 Department of Education & Youth
Collaboration with the University of Iceland's School of Education 2022 Department of Education & Youth
Development and Innovation Fund for the Department of Education & Youth 2024 Department of Education & Youth
Building policy for school and recreational activities 2023 Department of Education & Youth
Department of Environment & Planning
Joint use of school and after-school facilities 2024 Department of Education & Youth
Department of Welfare
Professional development on language and literacy 2023 Department of Education & Youth
Increased cultural sensitivity and cultural literacy 2023 Department of Education & Youth
Rainbow Certification in school and recreation 2024 Department of Education & Youth
Education Innovation Lab 2023 Department of Education & Youth
The Reykjavík City Cultural Curriculum 2024 Department of Education & Youth