Talks to reach a pay deal for teachers will be held later, as two days of strikes this week are set to close almost every school in Scotland.
Staff in primary schools will walk out on Tuesday followed by secondary school teachers on Wednesday.
Members of the EIS, NASUWT, SSTA and the AHDS trade unions are taking part in the action in a dispute over pay.
Unions rejected a 5% increase, arguing for 10%. The offer includes rises of up to 6.85% for the lowest-paid staff.
The Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SCNT) is meeting to discuss the pay options.
The committee brings unions, the government and councils together to negotiate.
