Planning · MEAL calendar

The national MEAL work plan

A shared calendar of monitoring rounds, evaluations, assessments and reporting deadlines across the sector — so every state and partner works to the same rhythm.

2026 activity timeline

FY 2026
  • JAN – FEB 2026

    School census & register update

    Annual EMIS update; verify GPS and school status across all 8 states.

  • MARCH 2026

    Q1 school monitoring round

    Attendance, WASH, staffing and capitation grant verification.

  • MAY – JUN 2026

    EGRA / EGMA midline

    Grade 2–3 early-grade reading & maths assessment — 320 sampled schools.

  • JULY 2026

    Q2 monitoring roll-up & approval

    State submissions validated and approved by MoECHE; public portal refresh.

  • SEP 2026

    Equity & inclusion study

    Barriers analysis for girls, IDPs and children with disabilities.

  • NOV – DEC 2026

    Annual sector review

    National Education Sector Analysis; lessons learned workshop; 2027 plan.

Upcoming deadlines

ActivityOwnerDueStatus
EGRA midline data entryState MEAL20 JunIn progress
Q2 monitoring submissionDistricts05 JulUpcoming
Grant verification sign-offMoECHE Finance12 JulUpcoming
Data quality auditQA unit18 JulUpcoming

This cycle at a glance

Rounds complete
2 / 4
On-time rate
88%
Active studies
3
Partners synced
17