A cornerstone of our teacher empowerment strategy, the WorldView Three-Month Online Training Project, offers a foundational yet transformative professional development experience. Entirely virtual and highly interactive, the program guides educators through a structured journey of continuous growth. Participants explore contemporary pedagogical practices, master ICT tools, and refine lesson planning to meet the demands of 21st-century learning. Across five cycles, over 1,000 teachers have participated, stepping into a channel of transformation that inspires and informs our broader training initiatives. Certification is awarded only to those who fully internalize the training, apply it in their classrooms, and share insights with peers—so far, 320 educators have earned this distinction. Beyond skills, the program fosters a vibrant professional community, inspiring innovation, collaboration, and systemic impact across Armenian schools.

As the WorldView program matured, so did our vision for cultivating teacher leaders. The WorldView Mentorship Scholarship Project addresses a vital need: preparing teachers not only to master 21st-century pedagogies but also to mentor others, multiplying impact across Armenia’s schools. From critical thinking and digital skills to civic competence and self-awareness, the program empowers participants to grow as educators and community leaders. In just two years, 53 teachers have graduated as WorldView-certified mentors, collectively training more than 2,000 colleagues nationwide. Survey results show remarkable outcomes: 100% report stronger pedagogical skills, nearly half now serve as trainer-teachers, and many are engaged in expert roles and ongoing development. Together, they are building a self-sustaining, peer-led professional network that is driving systemic change in Armenian education. The National Center for Educational Development and Innovation (NCEDI) Foundation’s official review praised the program as “comprehensive and essential,” highlighting its strong foundation in international educational models, effective localization for Armenian schools, and practical emphasis on mentorship, leadership, and inclusive 21st-century pedagogy.

At Visual Armenia, we believe that true educational transformation happens not only through technology, but through human connection. That’s why, since 2022, the WorldView Regional Workshops have taken the program directly to teachers across every region of Armenia. Over the past three years, our team has visited schools from bustling towns to remote villages, meeting hundreds of educators face-to-face. These one-day workshops are more than training—they are opportunities to listen, build trust, and co-create solutions. During the meetings, teachers identify their greatest classroom challenges, from limited time to outdated methods, and together explore how the WorldView can turn lessons into engaging, student-centered experiences. This outreach has been vital in reaching underserved areas, ensuring equitable access to 21st-century education across Armenia.

In August 2024, Visual Armenia was officially accredited by the RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports (MoESCS) as a certified teacher training organization. This recognition elevated the Foundation into a trusted national partner and leading provider of professional development across Armenia. Through this accreditation, our teacher empowerment initiatives—particularly via the Brainograph platform—are now fully integrated into the state system of mandatory training. Since accreditation, 240 teachers have completed 270 hours of state-recognized training. The program, aligned with MoESCS’s eight core competencies, is designed through needs assessments, rigorous curriculum development, and expert-led delivery. We create an environment of trust and support, ensuring professional development that is both high-quality and deeply relevant to teachers’ real needs.

Developed in direct response to teachers’ needs, the WorldView on the Teacher’s Desk Manual provides Armenian educators with the professional, practical resource they long lacked. Based on insights from over 1,000 teachers, the manual bridges digital literacy gaps, integrates interdisciplinary strategies, and translates new educational standards into daily classroom practice. Certified by the RA MoESCS as professional-methodological literature, it blends global best practices with curriculum-specific content, making it a reliable guide for lesson planning and teaching. Endorsed by leading academic institutions and experts, the manual stands as a much-needed bridge between theory and practice—empowering educators with confidence, clarity, and practical tools at their fingertips.

The Smart Boards for WorldView Schools program was born from a clear need: many Armenian classrooms lacked even the most basic tools to use WorldView. Teachers carried laptops from home or borrowed projectors from neighboring schools—an inspiring commitment that also highlights the digital divide. In response to this surfaced need, Visual Armenia launched a nationwide competition, enabling schools to earn smart boards through project-based work that fostered creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Since 2023, more than 200 schools have applied, with 140 winning boards for their schools. These smart boards transform classrooms into interactive, student-centered environments, engaging learners who might otherwise drift toward distractions. Over time, they become shared resources across subjects, creating digital hubs that modernize teaching, enhance collaboration, and inspire a culture of innovation throughout the entire school community.