DISTRICTSJuneJulyAugSeptOctNovDecJanFebMarTotal 1.Tarlac North/// ///6 2. Tarlac East///// //7 3. Tarlac West///// // 7 4. Tarlac South////// // 8 5. Tarlac Central /// / 4 SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT ON INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISION (ARIS) FORMS SY A. ELEMENTARY LEVEL

HIGH SCHOOLS Jun e Jul y Au g SeptOctNovDecJanFebMarTotalREMARKS 1.Alvindia-Aguso Main //////// 8 2.Armenia IS maybe in Elem. 3.Amucao Annex////// / 7 4.Amucao Main// / / 4 5.CAT Main// 2 6.CAT Annex / / 2 7.Maliwalo Main//// /// 7 8.Maliwalo Ann. (Tibag) //////// 8 9.San Manuel Main/// 3 10.San Manuel Annex /// // 5 11.Balibago Primero IS / // / 4 12.Batang-BatangIS maybe in Elem. 13.Burot IS//////// 8 14.Sto.Cristo IS maybe in Elem. B. SECONDARY LEVEL

ANALYSIS/INTERPRETATION: School Heads were more focused on instructional supervision during the first semester than in the second semester, probably attributed to the prevalence of more co-curricular activities from October to December. However, in January most school heads were once again focused on instructional supervision in preparation for the National Achievement Test (which includes review, remedial, enhancement classes). In February and March, the busiest months, majority of the school heads failed to submit the ARIS forms since this period is very close to the NAT schedule and for the Graduation preparations.

AGREEMENT: * ARIS forms should be submitted every 1 st Friday of the month * ARIS form 1 should be accomplished by school heads ARIS form 2 should be accomplished by PSDSs/EPSs * There should be a summary of ARIS Forms 1 in the district * ARIS form 1 should be supported by a Monthly Schedule for Instructional Supervision

COMMON OBSERVATIONS : Merits/Good Points: 1. Some school heads submitted ARIS forms on time/ahead of deadline. 2. There were school heads who submitted ARIS Forms with Monthly Schedule for Instructional Supervision (e.g. Mrs. Tiamzon for the month September) 3. There was notable congruence between the domains observed and the technical assistance extended in most reports. 4. It was also noted that there were school heads who really spent time in accomplishing the ARIS forms as shown by their good personal comments. 5. Generally, there was an improvement in the instructional supervision among school heads compared to the previous school year as evidenced by their ARIS reports.

Demerits/Areas for Improvements 1. Based on records, most reports were submitted late. Some school heads did not meet the target number of teachers to be observed in a day (at least ATAD). 2. Consolidated reports showed that some school heads did not submit ARIS Form 1 in the districts. 3. There were instances when consolidated district reports did not have a summary of ARIS forms 1 4. Some ARIS Forms I were just “copy paste” from the previous reports. 5. One district submitted very early report; ARIS forms to be submitted should be for the month of October, but the PSDS already submitted ARIS form for November (one month advance). Schools visited were not yet indicated.

Suggestions/Recommendations: 1. Constant follow-up for early submission of ARIS forms. 2. Observance of at least one teacher a day for small schools, and two or three teachers for big schools. 3. Inclusion of other areas of concern of instructional supervision like checking of competencies taught for the month/grading period, curriculum/teacher’s/ learner’s guide, periodic test items, facilitation of the preparation for instructional materials etc., and “not purely class observations”. 4. Issuance of a memorandum to those who would fail to submit ARIS forms after one month of delay in submission. 5. Honesty in accomplishing the ARIS forms, above all “COMMITMENT” in the performance of our job.

UPDATES ON ARIS FORMS 1 SY Elementary for the month of June Tarlac Central =6 schools submitted/ PSDS visited 6 schools Tarlac East= none / PSDS visited 4 schools Tarlac North = 17 schools submitted Tarlac South = none Tarlac West = none Secondary for the month of June Amucao HS Main = 6 cases of class observation (Mrs. Ma. Linda Cayabyab) For the month of July Tibag HS = 20 cases of observation (Mrs. Rebecca Sotto)

UPDATES ON CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) Tarlac Central submitted on July 7= complete (8) Tarlac North submitted on July 8= complete (20) Tarlac East submitted on July 23 =complete (12) Tarlac South = 1 submitted on Aug.1 (San Miguel CES) Tarlac West =NONE San Manuel HS Main : July 28 (Mrs. Helen Laus) San Manuel HS Annex: July 8( Mrs. Marian Tiamzon)

SECRETARY’S HOUR 17 th National MANCOM Meeting

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A CLASROOM Excerpts from the Schools Our Children Deserve by Alfie Kohn (1999) SECRETARY’S HOUR

Keep in Mind  To what extent does a given school meet the basic psychological needs shared by all the students? SECRETARY’S HOUR

Keep in Mind  To what extent does it meet every child’s unique needs? SECRETARY’S HOUR

Keep in Mind  To what extent is it likely to promote the long term goal of our mission? SECRETARY’S HOUR

Keep in Mind  To what extent does it reflect a general sense of the purposes of education? SECRETARY’S HOUR

Good Signs Possible Reasons to Worry Furniture Chairs around tables to facilitate interaction Comfortable areas for learning, including multiple “activity centers” Open spaces for gathering Chairs all facing forward or (even worse) desks in rows

SECRETARY’S HOUR Good Signs Possible Reasons to Worry Faces Eager, engage Blank, bored

SECRETARY’S HOUR Good Signs Possible Reasons to Worry Sounds Frequent hum of activity and ideas being exchanged The teacher’s voice is the loudest or most often heard Frequent periods of silence

SECRETARY’S HOUR Good Signs Possible Reasons to Worry On the walls Covered with students’ projects Evidence of student collaboration Sign, exhibits, or lists obviously created by students rather than the teacher Information about, and personal mementos of the people who spend time together in the classroom Nothing Commercial poster Students’ assignments displayed are: a) suspiciously flawless, b) only from the “best” students, or c) virtually are alike List of rules created by an adult or punitive consequences for misbehavior Sticker chart- or other evidence of student ranking

SECRETARY’S HOUR Good Signs Possible Reasons to Worry Location of Teacher Typically working with students so it takes a few seconds to find him/ her Typically front and center

SECRETARY’S HOUR Good Signs Possible Reasons to Worry Teacher’s Voice Respectful, genuine, warm Controlling and imperious Condescending and saccharine- sweet

SECRETARY’S HOUR Good Signs Possible Reasons to Worry Student’s Reaction to Visitor Welcoming, eager to explain or demonstrate what they’re doing or to use visitor as a resource Either unresponsive or hoping to be distracted from what they’re doing

SECRETARY’S HOUR Good Signs Possible Reasons to Worry Class Discussion Students often address one another directly Emphasis on thoughtful exploration of complicated issues Students ask questions at least as often as the teacher does All exchanges involved (or directed by) the teachers; students wait to be called on Emphasis on facts and right answers Students race to be first to answer teacher’s “Who can tell me…?”queries

SECRETARY’S HOUR Good Signs Possible Reasons to Worry Stuff Room overflowing with good books, art supplies, animals and plant, science apparatus; “sense of purposeful clutter” Textbooks, worksheets and other packaged instructional materials predominate; sense of enforced orderliness

SECRETARY’S HOUR Good Signs Possible Reasons to Worry Tasks Different activities often take place simultaneously Activities frequently completed by pairs or groups of students All students usually doing the same thing When students aren’t listening to the teacher, they’re working alone

SECRETARY’S HOUR Good Signs Possible Reasons to Worry Around the School Appealing atmosphere: a place where people would want to spend time Students’ projects fill the hallways Library is well stocked and comfortable Restrooms in good condition Faculty lounge is warm and inviting Students helping in lunchroom, library, and with other school functions. Stark, institutional feel Awards, trophies, and prizes displayed, suggesting an emphasis on triumph rather than community

As a closing statement… “Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” Dwight D. Eisenhower