Teacher support and development is considered to be the backbone of the work at AVM. For a teacher to be effective, it is important that we recognize the factors that permit teachers to perform their roles effectively and those that do not.

Careful selection of trained teachers is followed by a strong teacher development and support programme. A well-designed in-service training programme provides opportunities for teachers to:

• Be informed about the latest research findings in education
• Be in touch with their inner self and professional development
• Develop interpersonal skills necessary for meaningful interaction with school-age children
• Learn from the strengths of experienced teachers in schools in India and abroad.
• Upgrade their skills and knowledge levels as teachers of an integrated educational curriculum.

To address the needs of the teachers at AVM, members of the core team regularly conduct training and professional support workshops. In addition, workshops are also conducted by resource persons from accomplished schools of learning.