UEH and Elms College Launch Continuing Education Program for Haitian Teachers
A one-year, 15-credit online program welcomes its first cohort of 64 primary and secondary school teachers from Haiti's West Department.
The State University of Haiti (UEH) and Elms College of Massachusetts officially launched a continuing education program for Haitian primary and secondary school teachers on Saturday, October 31, 2026, haitilibre.com reported. The initiative, backed financially by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, stems from a memorandum of understanding signed between the two institutions on February 17, 2026, and is hosted at the École Normale Supérieure (ENS).
UEH Rector Dr. Dieuseul Prédélus said improving university-level education requires a substantial commitment to primary and secondary schooling, citing concerns over the academic level of students entering higher education. Elms College President Dr. Harry Dumay described the effort as an investment in the future of the country's children. Project director Professor Marie Chantal Dumay said the program aims to foster a culture of continuous professional development adapted to teachers' daily realities.
According to the report, the first cohort consists of 64 teachers selected from 371 applicants in the West Department, with the program set to expand to other departments. Spanning one year and totaling 15 credits across five jointly designed courses, it will be delivered online. Graduates will receive a certificate from both UEH and Elms College, with credits recognized in Haiti and the United States.