1. BLW: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES BARANGAY LITERACY WORKER PROGRAM

2. BLW PROGRAM VISION Every person in each Barangay having knowledge of, access to, and opportunity to participate in educational programs, which will allow them to achieve their personal learning goals and, therefore, their unique potential. Personal Vision exercise: What is your dream or what would you like to achieve as a BLW? (Write just one sentence.)

3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF BLWS 1.)Conduct survey mapping, with special emphasis on the level of primary and secondary formal school drop-out, of the barangay he/she is assigned; 2.)Collect and consolidate relative data on participation rate of children and youth enrolled in private and public schools within the barangay(s) he/she is assigned; 3.)Perform as the learning facilitator and/or instructional manager of the BLC in his/her assigned barangay(s); 4.)Implement the programs of ALS to address illiteracy in the Barangay; 5.)Coordinate with and consult the Sangguniang Barangay concerned on issues regarding education, most especially on the implementation of ALS; 6.)Assist the concerned Municipal/City Government, the concerned DepEd Division Schools Superintendent, the ALS Provincial/City Office, and the Sangguniang Barangay on social mobilization of the ALS; and 7.)Perform such other functions as may be deemed necessary by supervisors and the concerned BLCC.

4. BLW’S MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT I, __________________, being employed as the Barangay Literacy Worker (BLW) for the barangay of _________________, of________________, do hereby agree to the following terms and conditions: 1.Contribute a minimum of ___ hours per week towards the following responsibilities; 2.Using ALS learning modules, facilitate literacy, personal development and livelihood classes with the support of the DALSC and MT based on needs of the Out of School Youth and Adults (OSYAs) in their barangay; 3.Conduct advocacy and recruitment activities within the barangay to promote ALS programs, and encourage individuals to enrol in Basic Literacy or A&E programs; 4.On a quarterly basis, conduct data collection and literacy mapping to monitor community literacy levels and submit this information to the DALSC and/or MT; 5.Foster positive, functional relationships with relevant stakeholders, including: the Public School District Supervisor (PSDS), the BLW Focal Person (BLWFP) District ALS Coordinator (DALSC), ALS Mobile Teachers (MTs), and ALS Instructional Managers (IMs), School Heads and Barangay Council Members; 6.The BLW will ensure that they are accessible to community members and responsive to their educational needs, questions, and support; 7.The BLW will use and maintain a strategic work plan and submit a monthly accomplishment report to the DALSC or MT, detailing the number of learning sessions conducted, learner attendance records, any ALS training activities, and any participation in community activities such as Barangay Council sessions and assemblies. The BLW will also attach their Daily Time Records (DTR) to their monthly accomplishment reports; 8.Whenever possible, the BLW must give four (4) weeks’ notice should be the BLW wish to exit the Service Contract (or MOA) before completion.

5. BARANGAY COUNCIL’S MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT We, __________________, and ___________________ as the Barangay Captain, and the Barangay Kagawad, Chairman Committee on Education respectively, from the Barangay Council of ____________, _____________, in the employment of ____________________ as our Barangay Literacy Worker, do hereby agree to the following conditions: 1.Provide honorarium for the BLW to the amount of __________ per month; 2.Facilitate the recruitment of BLWs in consultation with the BLWFP, or DALSC/MT in the months of November and December or as the need arises (if a current BLW ends their contract early); 3.Issue guidelines for the creation of a barangay-based learning center which can comply with basic infrastructure guidelines and personnel requirements; 4.Enforce the submission of quarterly reports on the accomplishments of the learning center to be compiled by ALS learning facilitators/implementers; 5.Undertake planning, programming, and evaluation sessions on an annual basis; 6.Monitor and maintain necessary records on the effectiveness of projects and submit an annual summary report thereof to the Municipal School Board; 7.Meet on a quarterly basis to discuss the status of ALS programs taking place at the learning center; 8.Perform such other activities, necessary and proper, to effect the foregoing powers, duties, and functions; 9.Be responsible for ensuring the BLW carries out their role effectively; 10.In extreme circumstances, where the BLW is found not to be performing their duties effectively, the barangay council can terminate the MoA with consultation with the BLWFP or DALSC/MT; 11.Actively support, endorse and participate in activities of the BLW whenever possible.

6. SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR BLWS There are several support structures to ensure you can meet the responsibilities of a BLW appropriately: The BLW Focal Person, or DALSC/MT: can assist you in developing skills necessary to be a competent BLW School ALS Coordinator: the schools ALS coordinator can help you through professional mentorship and advice Other BLWs and Instructional Managers (IMs): keep in touch with fellow BLWs and IMs to share you experiences and learn from each other

7. THE POWER OF EDUCATION Education is a key to unlocking the cycle of poverty It results in increased income of citizens and helps grow the regional and national economies It promotes health, happiness, and wellbeing… It even helps slows population growth! It encourages people to become productive members of their communities It gives people hope for the future, and helps them avoid depression, drug use, and crime