The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is Kerala's autonomous academic body that oversees school education. It was established in 1994 to reform school education. SCERT formulates curriculum, develops textbooks, and provides teacher training. It has six departments that focus on curriculum, teacher education, educational technology, art/physical education, non-formal education, and research. SCERT aims to enhance education quality and achieve the state's educational goals through curriculum revisions, teacher programs, and educational publications.