AP Spell Bee Programme 2026-27
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The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department is implementing a comprehensive Spell Bee Programme as part of the Curriculum Revamp 2026-27. The programme aims to strengthen English language learning through structured classroom activities, enrichment programmes and competitions at multiple levels.
AP Spell Bee Proceedings 2026-27 - Key Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh |
| Programme | Strengthening of English Language Learning - Spell Bee Programme |
| Reference | Rc.No.ESE02-11021/108/2025-SCERT, dated 01-05-2026 |
| Policy Context | NEP 2020 and National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023 |
| Resource Team | One Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) and one School Assistant (English) from each district |
| Implementation Levels | School, Cluster, Mandal, District, Zonal and State levels |
| Officer | Smt. Thameem Ansariya A, IAS, Director of School Education |
Schools Covered Under the Programme
The proceedings state that the programme will be implemented across the following categories of schools in Andhra Pradesh:
General School Categories
- Government Schools
- Zilla Parishad Schools
- Municipal Schools
- Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs)
Welfare & Residential Schools
- Tribal Welfare Schools
- Social Welfare Schools
- BC Welfare Schools
- Minority Welfare Schools
- APREIS Schools
Main Objectives of AP Spell Bee Programme
- Improve students' English vocabulary and spelling accuracy.
- Strengthen correct pronunciation and reading fluency.
- Develop communication skills and overall English language proficiency.
- Encourage activity-based language learning in classrooms.
- Conduct language enrichment activities and multi-level competitions.
Constitution of Spell Bee Resource Team
Academic Monitoring Officers identified two teachers from every district. Based on the lists submitted by the AMOs, 50% of the teachers were identified as Resource Persons.
| Sl. No. | Teacher Category | Number from Each District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) | One (01) |
| 2 | School Assistant (English) | One (01) |
| Total Resource Team | Two (02) | |
Eligibility Criteria for Resource Persons
- Good command over the English language, with sound vocabulary and pronunciation.
- Demonstrated interest in innovative and activity-based English language teaching.
- Experience in conducting language development programmes, competitions or academic activities.
- Good communication, coordination and mentoring skills.
- Willingness to participate in State, District and Mandal-level academic programmes.
Roles and Responsibilities of Selected Teachers
- Function as District-level Resource Persons for Spell Bee implementation.
- Assist SCERT, District Educational Officers and Academic Monitoring Officers in planning and implementation.
- Facilitate Spell Bee activities at School, Cluster, Mandal, District, Zonal and State levels.
- Support orientation programmes, teacher training and capacity-building activities.
- Conduct demonstration sessions, mentoring and academic monitoring.
- Assist in preparing, validating, translating where required, and disseminating learning resources, question banks and activity modules.
- Promote classroom-based vocabulary enrichment and language development activities throughout the academic year.
Instructions to District Educational Officers
All District Educational Officers in Andhra Pradesh have been requested to take immediate necessary action and communicate the proceedings to the identified Resource Persons. Copies were also marked to all Regional Joint Directors of School Education, all APCs in the State and the State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, Andhra Pradesh.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AP Spell Bee Programme 2026-27?
It is an English language enrichment programme of the Andhra Pradesh School Education Department designed to improve vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation, reading fluency and communication skills.
Who will serve as Spell Bee Resource Persons?
The Resource Team from each district comprises one Secondary Grade Teacher and one School Assistant (English), as identified through the Academic Monitoring Officers.
Which schools are covered?
The programme covers Government, Zilla Parishad, Municipal, Tribal Welfare, Social Welfare, BC Welfare, Minority Welfare, KGBV and APREIS schools.
At which levels will Spell Bee activities be conducted?
Activities are planned at School, Cluster, Mandal, District, Zonal and State levels.
Where can the official proceedings be downloaded?
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