In Irkutsk, the August teachers conference has begun, traditionally bringing together the citys teaching community and running from August 26 to 30. As part of the conference, 33 school, kindergarten, and after school staff members have already received honorary certificates and mayoral thanks for professionalism and contribution to childrens upbringing. Over five days, themed teachers meetings will be held in all educational institutions, where last years results will be summed up and priorities for the new school year set. The program will end with the young specialists conference Your name is teacher, and about 16 thousand educators are expected to take part.

The conference is part of a citywide program that the Department of Education of the Committee for Social Policy and Culture of the Irkutsk City Administration traditionally holds for the city’s teaching community in the third ten days of August.
This year, the August teachers’ council is taking place from August 26 to 30.
Deputy Mayor Anton Logashov presented Certificates of Honor from the Mayor of Irkutsk to 21 teachers and employees of educational institutions. Employees of schools, kindergartens, and institutions of supplementary education received the awards for many years of conscientious, fruitful work, high professional skill, a creative attitude to work, a major contribution to the upbringing and education of the younger generation, and the results achieved in the 2012-2013 academic year. Twelve teachers and employees of educational institutions were awarded Letters of Appreciation from the Mayor of Irkutsk.
The meeting reviews the results of the previous year and outlines plans and priorities for the new academic year.
Over five August days, thematic teachers’ councils are held in all educational institutions of the city.
The August teachers’ council will conclude with the traditional city conference for young specialists, “Your Name Is Teacher,” for young instructors in their first year of work, and their initiation into the profession.
It is expected that about 16,000 educational workers of the city will take part in the events over the five days.