SCERT (Kerala) functions as an R&D institute at the state level by providing guidance, support and assistance to the State Education Department in its endeavor to improve the quality of elementary and secondary education and teacher education. To achieve this goal, the SCERT conducts research Studies, develops information systems, curricular policies, and instructional materials and co-ordinates in-service education for teachers at all levels.

SCERT is concerned with the academic aspects of school education including formulation of curriculum, preparation of textbooks, teachers' handbooks and teacher training. It advises the Government on policy matters relating to school education

The academic activities and programmes of SCERT are carried out by the various departments / units. SCERT plans and co-ordinates all academic projects and programmes in the state.

• Minister for Education & Culture (Chairman)
• Secretary, General Education (Vice Chairman)
• Smt K K Shylaja MLA (Member)
• Shri C Raveendranath MLA (Member)
• Secretary, State Planning Board (Member)
• Representative of MHRD (Member)
• Director of Public Instruction (Member) )
• State Project Director, SSA (Member)
• Additional Secretary to Govt., Finance Dept (Member)
• Director, Higher Secondary Education (Member)
• Director, Vocational Higher Secondary Education (Member)
• Dr. A Achuthan, Kozhikode (Member)
• Dr P J Philip, Thiruvalla (Member)
• Dr P Sathyanesan, Faculty, SCERT (Member)
• Smt Chitra Madhavan, Faculty, SCERT (Member)
• Shri C Gokuladasan Pillai, Faculty, SCERT (Member)
• Director, SCERT (Member Secretary)

Departments

SCERT has six departments:

• Curriculum, Textbooks and Evaluation (DCTE)
• Teacher Education (Pre-Service & IN- Service) and Extension Services
• Educational Technology (DET)
• Art, Physical, Health and Vocational Education
• Non-formal and Continuing Education and Special Projects
• Educational Research, Documentation and Dissemination