Highlights cover FA-1 result review, October curriculum and collaborative lesson planning with AI integration (AI Samarth), FLN implementation, PRASHAST disability screening, TNA surveys (Leadership for Equity), Diksha Gnana Prakash courses, PM e-VIDYA app integration, SSC class 10 model papers, and comprehensive monitoring guidelines by DEO, DIET, and MEO authorities across Andhra Pradesh.
The Director of SCERT, Andhra Pradesh, Sri M. Venkata Krishna Reddy, has issued guidelines and detailed agendas for the September 2026 Cluster School Complex Meetings. These meetings are structured to provide continuous academic mentoring, syllabus review, remedial support for learning gaps, and teacher capacity development across all districts.
| Date | Target Group | Timings & Key Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| 19.09.2026 (3rd Saturday) |
Primary (SGTs) & Secondary School Assistants (Non-Language: Maths, Physical Science, Biological Science, Social Studies) | 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM: FA-1 Review, Gnana Prakash, FLN, PRASHAST screening, AI Samarth lesson planning, TNA Survey, Class 5 & 10 Demos. |
| 26.09.2026 (4th Saturday) |
Primary (SGTs), Secondary School Assistants (Languages: Telugu, Hindi, English, Minor Media), and Physical Education | 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM: Language FA tools, Physical Fitness & Sports Training (Volleyball practicals), PRASHAST, AI Integration, PM e-VIDYA app. |
Cluster Complex proceedings Rc.No.ESE02/208/2025-SCERT Date: 17-09-2026
Sub: School Education – SCERT, A.P. – Conduct of Cluster School Complex Meetings during the month of September 2026 for Primary (SGTs) and Secondary School Assistants Non-Language, Language subjects and Physical Education – Certain Instructions and Agenda – Issued – Reg.
Read:
- Rc.No.ESE02/208/2025-SCERT Dated: 19-08-2026 of the Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati.
- Instructions of the DSE issued during the meeting held on 31.07.2026 at the Conference Hall, O/o CSE, A.P., Amaravati.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
All the Regional Joint Directors of School Education, District Educational Officers, Additional Project Coordinators, Samagra Shiksha and DIET Principals in the State are informed that the Cluster School Complex Meetings for the month of September 2026 shall be conducted at the Cluster School Complex level on the following dates:
| Month | Day | Category | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 3rd Saturday | Primary (SGTs) and Secondary (SAs - Non-Languages) | 19.09.2026 |
| September 2026 | 4th Saturday | Primary (SGTs), Secondary (SAs - Languages) and Physical Education | 26.09.2026 |
The meetings shall be conducted from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM, without any deviation.
They are further informed that the Cluster School Complex Meetings are intended to provide continuous academic support to teachers through review of academic progress, identification of learning gaps, learning outcomes, discussion on difficult concepts, collaborative lesson planning, demonstration lessons, Teacher Attendance, Students attendance, Out of School Children, peer group learning and preparation of school-wise academic action plans.
Further they are informed that the detailed agenda for the Cluster School Complex Meeting scheduled on 19.09.2026 for Primary (SGTs) and Secondary School Assistants handling Non-Language subjects (i.e. Maths, Physical Science, Biological Science and Social Science) is appended as Annexure-I.
The detailed agenda for the Cluster School Complex Meeting scheduled on 26.09.2026 for Primary (SGTs) and Secondary School Assistants handling Language subjects (i.e. Telugu, Hindi, English) and Physical Education is appended as Annexure-II.
All the field-level functionaries concerned shall ensure that the prescribed agenda is followed and that adequate arrangements are made for the smooth conduct of the meetings.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CLUSTER SCHOOL COMPLEX HEADMASTERS
- The Cluster School Complex Headmaster shall ensure 100% attendance and active participation of all the concerned teachers.
- Necessary seating arrangements, drinking water, sanitation, digital infrastructure and internet connectivity shall be ensured at the Cluster School Complex.
- The Resource Persons/facilitators shall be identified in advance and informed about the agenda and session requirements.
- Relevant academic content and resource material shall be made available to the Resource Persons/facilitators sufficiently in advance.
- The sessions shall be conducted as per the approved agenda and time schedule.
- The Cluster School Complex Headmaster shall ensure proper marking of attendance through the prescribed attendance mechanism/facial recognition system, wherever applicable.
- The teachers attending the Cluster School Complex Meeting shall invariably submit the prescribed feedback form before dispersal.
- The Cluster School Complex Headmaster shall maintain the necessary records and submit the monitoring/feedback information to the concerned authorities.
- The concerned DIET Principals, MEOs, DEOs, APCs and other designated monitoring officials shall monitor the conduct of the Cluster School Complex Meetings and provide necessary academic support.
- All concerned officials shall ensure that the meetings are conducted in an academic and professional manner and that the outcomes of the discussions are translated into school-level action plans.
DON'TS IN THE COMPLEX TRAININGS
- No Felicitation activities like transfers, promotions, no meeting with shawls and garland.
- No personal parties, birthday parties, no visits, no sightseeing programmes, Availing of Leaves except for Medical emergencies.
- No discussions on service matters and no personnel discussions. No Union Meeting Discussions.
MONITORING MECHANISM & OFFICIAL DIRECTIVES
The monitoring mechanism followed for Cluster School Complex Meetings shall include the concerned DEO, Dy.EO, APC, DIET Principal, DIET Faculty, Sectoral Officers of District Samagra Shiksha, MEOs and other designated officials, as applicable. The earlier proceedings prescribe monitoring by these field-level functionaries and require the Cluster School Complex Headmaster to ensure submission of feedback.
Therefore, all the Regional Joint Directors of School Education, District Educational Officers, Additional Project Coordinators, Samagra Shiksha and DIET Principals in the State are requested to disseminate these instructions to all concerned field-level functionaries and ensure 100% attendance and effective participation of the teachers.
Any laxity in the matter will be viewed seriously, and these instructions shall be followed scrupulously.
ANNEXURE-I: Detailed Agenda for 19.09.2026 (Primary Level)
Saturday, 19.09.2026 (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) – Primary Clustr Complex Meetings
| Time & Duration | Agenda Points – Primary (Classes 1 to 5 Teachers) |
|---|---|
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09:00 AM – 10:00 AM (60 Min Total) |
Session 1: (Common Session)
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (60 Min Total) |
Session 2: Formative Assessment Tools
i) Formative Assessment Tools for Primary (Cluster RP) (45 Min: 10:00 – 10:45 AM) Resource Link: Click Here ii) Discussion on Formative Assessment Tools for Primary (All Participants) (15 Min: 10:45 – 11:00 AM) |
| 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | TEA BREAK (15 Min) |
|
11:15 AM – 01:00 PM (105 Min Total) |
Session 3: Academic Programs & Special Needs
(11:15 – 11:55 AM | 40 Min): For Class 1 & 2 Teachers: Gnana Prakash online course completion through Diksha:
For Class 3, 4 & 5 Teachers (SGTs): Guaranteed FLN
(11:55 AM – 12:15 PM | 20 Min): ii) PRASHAST (Pre-Screening Tool for Disability Assessment): Early identification and screening of Children with Special Needs (CwSN) and diverse learning needs (Samagra Shiksha, AP). Resource Link: Click Here |
| 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM | LUNCH BREAK (60 Min) |
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01:00 PM – 02:00 PM / Post-Lunch (45 Min + 15 Min) |
Session 4: AI & Lesson Planning
i) AI Samarth: Introduction to AI Samarth Teacher Capacity Building Programme (Cluster RP) (10 Min: 1:00 – 1:10 PM) ii) Curriculum Planning: Next month (October) Curriculum and Collaborative Lesson Planning with AI integration (Cluster RP) (35 Min: 1:10 – 1:45 PM)
iii) Training Needs Analysis (TNA) Surveys with Leadership for Equity (LFE) (15 Min: 1:45 – 2:00 PM):
• TNA 2025-26 - Year 4, Phase 2 • TNA 2026-27 - Year 5 SurveyCTO Form Link: Click Here |
|
02:00 PM – 02:50 PM (50 Min Total) |
Session 5: Demonstration Lessons (Primary)
i) Demonstration Lesson / Hands-on Activity: Difficult Concepts from September Month Syllabus (Cluster RP) (45 Min: 2:00 – 2:45 PM)
Resource Link: Click Here ii) Peer Group Feedback: Primary Demo Lesson (All Participants) (5 Min: 2:45 – 2:50 PM) |
| 02:50 PM – 03:05 PM | BREAK (15 Min) |
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03:05 PM – 03:35 PM (30 Min Total) |
Session 6: PM e-VIDYA (Common Session)
Enhance your learning with the PM eVIDYA Mobile App. Access high-quality content in 45 languages, including Indian Sign Language (ISL), designed for students from urban to the most remote areas. (Cluster RP) Download for Android: Click Here
Download for iOS (Apple): Click Here
Folder Resources: Click Here |
|
03:35 PM – 04:00 PM (25 Min Total) |
Session 7: Action Plan, Assessment & Closing
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ANNEXURE-I: Detailed Agenda for 19.09.2026 Non-Languages
Saturday, 19.09.2026 (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) – Non-Language Subjects: Maths, Physical Science, Biological Science, Social Science
| Time & Duration | Agenda Points – Secondary (Non-Language Subjects) |
|---|---|
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09:00 AM – 10:00 AM (60 Min Total) |
Session 1: (Common Session)
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (60 Min Total) |
Session 2: Formative Assessment Tools
i) Formative Assessment Tools for Secondary (Cluster RP) (45 Min: 10:00 – 10:45 AM) Resource Link: Click Here ii) Discussion on Formative Assessment Tools for Secondary (All Participants) (15 Min: 10:45 – 11:00 AM) |
| 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | |
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11:15 AM – 01:00 PM (105 Min Total) |
Session 3: Academic Programs & Model Papers
(11:15 – 11:55 AM | 40 Min): i) 10th Class Model Paper (Cluster RP) Resource Link: Click Here (11:55 AM – 12:15 PM | 20 Min): ii) PRASHAST (Pre-Screening Tool for Disability Assessment): Early identification and screening of Children with Special Needs (CwSN) and diverse learning needs (Samagra Shiksha, AP). Resource Link: Click Here |
| 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM | |
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01:00 PM – 02:00 PM / Post-Lunch (45 Min + 15 Min) |
Session 4: Lesson Planning & AI
i) Curriculum Planning: Next month (October) Curriculum and Collaborative Lesson Planning (Cluster RP) (45 Min: 1:00 – 1:45 PM)
ii) Training Needs Analysis (TNA) Surveys with Leadership for Equity (LFE) (15 Min: 1:45 – 2:00 PM):
• TNA 2025-26 - Year 4, Phase 2 • TNA 2026-27 - Year 5 SurveyCTO Form Link: Click Here |
|
02:00 PM – 02:50 PM (50 Min Total) |
Session 5: Demonstration Lessons (Secondary)
i) Demonstration Lesson / Hands-on Activity: Difficult Concepts with Integration of Artificial Intelligence (Cluster RP) (45 Min: 2:00 – 2:45 PM)
Resource Link: Click Here ii) Peer Group Feedback: Secondary Demo Lesson (All Participants) (5 Min: 2:45 – 2:50 PM) |
| 02:50 PM – 03:05 PM | BREAK (15 Min) |
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03:05 PM – 03:35 PM (30 Min Total) |
Session 6: PM e-VIDYA (Common Session)
Enhance your learning with the PM eVIDYA Mobile App. Access high-quality content in 45 languages, including Indian Sign Language (ISL), designed for students from urban to the most remote areas. (Cluster RP) Download for Android: Click Here
Download for iOS (Apple): Click Here
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03:35 PM – 04:00 PM (25 Min Total) |
Session 7: Action Plan, Assessment & Closing
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ANNEXURE-II: Detailed Agenda for 26.09.2026 Primary School Compled
Saturday, 26.09.2026 (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) – Primary (SGTs), Secondary (Telugu, Hindi, English, Minor Media) & Physical Education
| Time & Duration | Agenda Points – Primary (1 to 5 Teachers) |
|---|---|
|
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM (60 Min Total) |
Session 1: (Common Session)
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (60 Min Total) |
Session 2: Formative Assessment Tools
i) Formative Assessment Tools for Primary: (Cluster RP) (45 Min: 10:00 – 10:45 AM) Resource Link: Click Here ii) Discussion: Formative Assessment Tools for Primary (All Participants) (15 Min: 10:45 – 11:00 AM) |
| 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | BREAK (15 Min) |
|
11:15 AM – 01:00 PM (105 Min Total) |
Session 3: Diksha, FLN & PRASHAST
(11:15 – 11:55 AM | 40 Min): Gnana Prakash Online Course (Diksha):
For Class 3, 4 & 5 (SGTs): Guaranteed FLN
(11:55 AM – 12:15 PM | 20 Min): ii) PRASHAST (Pre-Screening Tool for Disability Assessment): Early identification and screening of Children with Special Needs (CwSN) and diverse learning needs (Samagra Shiksha, AP). Resource Link: Click Here |
| 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM | LUNCH BREAK (60 Min) |
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01:00 PM – 02:00 PM / Post-Lunch (45 Min + 15 Min) |
Session 4: AI & Lesson Planning
i) AI Samarth: Capacity Building Programme (Cluster RP) (10 Min: 1:00 – 1:10 PM) ii) October Curriculum & Collaborative Lesson Planning with AI: (Cluster RP) (35 Min: 1:10 – 1:45 PM)
TNA Surveys (LFE) (15 Min: 1:45 – 2:00 PM):
• TNA 2025-26 - Year 4, Phase 2 • TNA 2026-27 - Year 5 SurveyCTO Link: Click Here |
|
02:00 PM – 02:50 PM (50 Min Total) |
Session 5: Demonstration Lessons (Languages - Primary)
i) Demo Lesson / Hands-on Activity: September Syllabus Difficult Concepts (Cluster RP) (45 Min: 2:00 – 2:45 PM)
Resource Link: Click Here ii) Peer Group Feedback: (All Participants) (5 Min: 2:45 – 2:50 PM) |
| 02:50 PM – 03:05 PM | BREAK (15 Min) |
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03:05 PM – 03:35 PM (30 Min Total) |
Session 6: PM e-VIDYA (Common Session)
Enhance your learning with the PM eVIDYA Mobile App. Access high-quality content in 45 languages, including Indian Sign Language (ISL), designed for students from urban to the most remote areas. (Cluster RP) Download for Android: Click Here
Download for iOS (Apple): Click Here
Folder Resources: Click Here |
|
03:35 PM – 04:00 PM (25 Min Total) |
Session 7: Action Plan, Assessment & Closing
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ANNEXURE-II: Detailed Agenda for 26.09.2026 (Languages & Physical Education)
Saturday, 26.09.2026 (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) – Primary (SGTs), Secondary (Telugu, Hindi, English, Minor Media) & Physical Education
| Time & Duration | Agenda Points – Secondary (Languages & Physical Education) |
|---|---|
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09:00 AM – 10:00 AM (60 Min Total) |
Session 1: (Common Session)
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (60 Min Total) |
Session 2: FA Tools & Physical Fitness
i) Formative Assessment Tools for Secondary: (Cluster RP) (45 Min: 10:00 – 10:45 AM) For Physical Education: Physical and Motor Fitness (Cluster RP) Resource Link: Click Here ii) Discussion: FA Tools for Secondary / Physical & Motor Fitness (All Participants) (15 Min: 10:45 – 11:00 AM) |
| 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | |
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11:15 AM – 01:00 PM (105 Min Total) |
Session 3: Model Papers, Sports Training & PRASHAST
(11:15 – 11:55 AM | 40 Min):
Resource Link: Click Here (11:55 AM – 12:15 PM | 20 Min): ii) PRASHAST (Pre-Screening Tool for Disability Assessment): Early identification and screening of Children with Special Needs (CwSN) and diverse learning needs (Samagra Shiksha, AP). Resource Link: Click Here |
| 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM | |
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01:00 PM – 02:00 PM / Post-Lunch (45 Min + 15 Min) |
Session 4: Lesson Planning & TNA Surveys
i) October Curriculum & Collaborative Lesson Planning: (Cluster RP) (45 Min: 1:00 – 1:45 PM)
TNA Surveys (LFE) (15 Min: 1:45 – 2:00 PM):
• TNA 2025-26 - Year 4, Phase 2 • TNA 2026-27 - Year 5 SurveyCTO Link: Click Here |
|
02:00 PM – 02:50 PM (50 Min Total) |
Session 5: Demonstration Lessons & Physical Education
i) Demo Lesson on Difficult Concepts: (Cluster RP) (45 Min: 2:00 – 2:45 PM)
For Physical Education (Practical Class): Demonstration and Practice of Skills in Volleyball (All Participants) Resource Link: Click Here ii) Peer Group Feedback: (All Participants) (5 Min: 2:45 – 2:50 PM) |
| 02:50 PM – 03:05 PM | |
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03:05 PM – 03:35 PM (30 Min Total) |
Session 6: PM e-VIDYA (Common Session)
Enhance your learning with the PM eVIDYA Mobile App. Access high-quality content in 45 languages, including Indian Sign Language (ISL), designed for students from urban to the most remote areas. (Cluster RP) Download for Android: Click Here
Download for iOS (Apple): Click Here
Folder Resources: Click Here |
|
03:35 PM – 04:00 PM (25 Min Total) |
Session 7: Action Plan, Assessment & Closing
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