DHIS2 for Education: Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL)

Project Overview

In a strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and UNICEF, HISP Ethiopia is working the digitalization of the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) model. This project is a central pillar of the initiative to strengthen Ethiopia’s Education Information System.

By leveraging the DHIS2-Ed platform, the project focuses on monitoring foundational learning in real-time. For the TaRL Project, this partnership ensures facilitating a shift toward accurate, individual-level data management across schools, woredas, and Regional Education Bureaus (REBs). HISP Ethiopia is currently working on TaRL project

Core Objectives

The initiative aims to revolutionize information systems within the education sector, specifically targeting subnational decision-making:

Technical Approach & Participatory Approach

The project is built on a foundation of participatory design, ensuring the system reflects the reality of the Ethiopian classroom:

Current Practice Assessment: Evaluating existing data management across schools and administrative levels to identify gaps.
TaRL Digitalization: Configuring DHIS2 to track student foundational skills (reading and math) so teachers can tailor instruction to each child's actual level.
Sector Alignment: Ensuring the digital tools remain aligned with both national priorities and global education standards.

Expected Results & Impact

Category	Impact & Deliverables
Strategic Planning	Development of comprehensive data management strategies and updated implementation guidelines.
Standardized Tools	Deployment of uniform data collection protocols and digital tools for consistent reporting.
Local Ownership	Intensive capacity building and training for regional and district education officers.
Technical Resilience	Provision of ongoing technical support to ensure system stability and continuous improvement.
Data Quality	Significant shift toward reliable, individual-level data for tracking learning outcomes.