“Moving Forward the Reform Agenda” 11 September 2008

The Philippine Basic Education Highway ECE ELEM SEC Tech-Voc College/ University Career/ Job

Goals for Improving Basic Education Improve the participation rates by bringing in children who are not in schools Improve the retention rates of learners who are already in schools Raise school performance and improve academic achievement

Strategic Directions (1) A.Expand opportunities for preschool education Increasing the number of DepED preschool classes Increasing resources for Service Contracting Scheme Providing financial assistance to PTCA-organized preschools Tightening standards for private preschools Continue the implementation of existing and new programs that will improve the participation rate of 6- year old children The successful implementation of E.O. 685 will contribute to achieving the 90% PR for elementary education by 2010

Strategic Directions (2) B. Increase learners’ participation by reaching the unschooled Strict implementation of “no collection” and “no uniform” policies Alternative Learnings/Drop-Out Reduction Program Implementation of Balik-Paaralan Para sa Out of School Youth and Adults (BP-OSA)

Strategic Directions (3) B. Increase learners’ participation by reaching the unschooled  Basic Madrasah Education  Dropout Reduction Program  Family Mapping/Student Tracking System Early registration of prospective high school students

C. Raise the proficiency level of those in school Implementation of the refined Basic Education Curriculum Every Child a Reader Program (ECARP) Project Turning Around Competency-Based Student Assessment Strategic Directions (4)

D. Improve academic achievement (1)  Expand the use of mother tongue in more schools as the language of instruction in preschool to Grade 3 through the development of - instructional materials in the major languages - teacher training programs Strategic Directions (5)

D. Improve academic achievement (2)  Expand the use of ICT - implement the 5 year ICT for Education Strategic Plan (ICT4E) to achieve the vision of an enabled education system that transforms students into dynamic lifelong learners and values centered, productive and responsible citizens Strategic Directions (5)

D. Focus on human resource development (1) Certificate and Diploma programs for Non- Major Teachers Adoption of National Competency-Based Teacher Standard Expand teacher training programs in English, Science and Math Teachers Continue and expand teacher mentoring programs or the utilization of Master Teachers Strategic Directions (5)

D. Focus on human resource development (2) Local and International Training Program/Scholarships Continue the development and implementation of professional training programs designed for educational managers Strategic Directions (6)

E. Address crucial resource requirements Expansion of Education Service Contracting & Education Voucher System Rationalization of MOOE allocation to schools, divisions and regions Construction of classrooms, and provision of furniture, teachers, principal items and textbooks Optimizing various sources, including Official Development Assistance Strategic Directions (7)

F. Provide new resources for learning  Provision of School Grants  Additional MOOE for Specialized Schools  Drilling down of MOOE to elementary and secondary schools without fiscal autonomy  Science and Tech-Voc Equipment, Laboratories and Workshops Strategic Directions (8)

G. Strengthen public-private and LGU partnership Adopt-A-School Program - based on a menu of possible assistance - can be DepED-defined or donor-desired institutionalize the School Maintenance Week (Brigada Eskwela) LGU partnering to improve utilization of SEF Strategic Directions (9)

H, Tighten System Governance  Institute Quality Assurance and Accountability at al levels  ICT-based Monitoring and evaluation - standardized school info system - enhanced BEIS  Division and Regional Plans supporting the school improvement plan Strategic Directions (10)

A. Continue advocating the passage of amendatory laws R.A (Governance of Basic Education Act)\ R.A (Magna Carta for Teachers) R.A (Fair & Equitable Allocation of DepED Budget for Capital Outlay Mandatory taking of National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) R.A (Local Government Code) Amending/Revising Education Laws (1)

C. Seek Senate/Congress approval of measures already passed by the House of Reps/Senate - Institutionalization of Preschool in the Basic Education System - Governance of Private and Public Preschool Bill - Open High School System Bill - Bill providing additional allowance to public school teachers Amending/Revising Education Laws (3)

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