WORKSHOP: MEPA SIMULATION The 10-20-70 or the Principle of Learning Continuum upholds ‘Learning by doing principle.’

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES At the end of the WORKSHOP, the participants are expected to: Make a Completed Staff Work (CSW) for the 1st Quarterly SMEPA using both the qualitative and quantitative tools (School Heads); Prepare a presentation based on the given dashboard; Simulate the conduct of SMEPA by observing the essential processes, Term of Reference (TOR) of the persons involved, and facilitation and synthesizing skills; and Develop deeper understanding on the importance of SMEPA in enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of governance of basic education delivery.

WORKSHOP TASK: BY GROUP Focus on Quality Quarter 1: NAT Group 2 Focus on Access Quarter 2: Enrolment Group 3 Quarter 3: Drop-out

TASK TO DO Make a Completed Staff Work (CSW) for the Quarterly SMEPA using both the qualitative and quantitative tools. Prepare a presentation based on the given dashboard. Simulate the conduct of SMEPA by observing the essential processes, Term of Reference (TOR) of the persons involved, and facilitation and synthesizing skills.

TASK TO DO I. Information Requirements on KPIs for Quality A. Dashboard Presents a three year data on achievement (2011-2014) broken-down per level & subject (Grade 3 & Grade 6 /Year IV). Shows comparative graphs and tables to provide MPS by subject: Aral. Pan. Filipino, English, Math and Science. Performance of school will be presented using the achievement quartile ratio (how many students belong to the following Quartile: 0-25; 26-50; 51-75; 76-100).

TASK TO DO Information Requirements on KPIs for Quality B. Segmentation Make Data map showing the performance and mean percent score (MPS) (ex. by Gender & Tribe) C. Analyses Describes the programs and/or practices implemented leading to improve performance or achievement. Explains the context (environmental factors) contributing to poor pupils/students performance/achievement. Explains why the school is unable to improve achievements despite programs on related to quality education.

TASK TO DO Information Requirements on KPIs for Quality D. Proposed Actions Describes measures to undertake to sustain DepED programs on quality. Provides suggestions on how to improve programs on quality to minimize effects of environmental factors contributing to MPS. Suggests actions or measures that will address the limitations or weaknesses of DepED programs on quality. Suggests new policies and/or enhancements in DepED policies and systems related to quality.

TASK TO DO II. Implementation status of the AIP; 15 Programs, Projects, Activities (PPAs) and Foreign Assisted Projects (FAP) including NGO Projects, if any: Using S-Curve, the school will report the implementation of the following in term of its Physical and Financial accomplishment (Actual vs Target – just make assumption only for the first month of 2015): AIP Implementation, Implementation Status of the 15 PPAs (SPED, MG, Madrasah, etc.) and Any Foreign-Assisted Projects (FAP) including NGO Projects: Save the Children, UNICEF, Pasali, Plan International, etc.

TASK TO DO III. Agenda affecting program design, policy, standard, system and technical assistance needed. Provides suggestions on how to improve programs on quality to minimize effects of environmental factors contributing to KPI on Quality. Suggests actions or measures that will address the limitations or weaknesses of DepED programs. Suggests new policies and/or enhancements in DepED policies and systems related to KPI on Quality.

PRESENTER BY BATCH Batch II-A: Elementary Cluster A: North Cotabato, Sarangani, Cotabato City Cluster B: North Cotabato: Group 1, 2 & 3 Batch II-B: Elementary Cluster A: GSC, South Cotabato, Kidapawan Cluster B: Sultan Kudarat, Koronadal, Tacurong Batch III: Secondary Cluster A: North Cot., GSC, Kidapawan City Cluster B: Sultan Kudarat, Cotabato City, Koronadal, Sarangani, Tacurong, South Cotabato

ROLE OF THE SCHOOL PLANNING TEAM (SPT) & SCHOOL HEAD IN THE SMEPA AS CONVENOR SMEPA DESIGN ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION PERSONS IN-CHARGE 1. Opening Presentation of Objectives, Activity flow and Roll call of attendance EMCEE & Opening Speaker 2. Presentation by Grade Level / Department Heads Each of the Grade Level / Department Heads presents their findings on the KPI , Physical & Financial Accomplishments of (AIP) Curriculum Level / Department Heads 3. Discussion of Presentation Discussion leader pose questions to the presenter to clarify essential points every after presentation. School Discussion Leaders 4. Synthesis of Discussion A synthesizer listens to all presentations and discussions and gives the summary of the main points. The synthesizer list down all the issues and concerns on which decisions need to be made. School Synthesizer & Documenter 5. Agreement The SH discusses the issues listed and leads the group in coming up with agreements on program adjustments, Policy Directions to be flagged to SDO as well as TA needs SH/PSDS

SAMPLE SET-UP OF SMEPA: QUALITY (1st Quarter) SGC Eng. Coord. SGC Math Coord. Legend: PSDS – Public Schools District Supervisor SCH – Secondary Cluster Head BLGU – Barangay LGU SH – School Head SGC – School Governing Council PTA – Parents-Teachers Association GC – Guidance Counselor (Designate) SGC Sci Coord. SGC Fil. Coord. PTA Pres. AP Coord. Special Program Coord. GC SH PSDS/SCH BLGU

SAMPLE SET-UP OF SMEPA: ACCESS ELEMENTARY (Big SCHOOL) Kin-der SGC Grade 1 Level Chair SGC Legend: PSDS – Public Schools District Supervisor SCH – Secondary Cluster Head AP – Assistant Principal AH – Academic Head BLGU – Barangay LGU SGC – School Governing Council PTA – Parents-Teachers Association GC – Guidance Counselor (Designate) Grade 2 Level Chair SGC Grade 3 Level Chair SGC Grade 4 Level Chair PTA Pres. Grade 5 Level Chair Grade 6 Level Chair GC AP/ AH Prin-cipal PSDS/SCH BLGU

SAMPLE SET-UP OF SMEPA: ACCESS SECONDARY Grade 7 Chair SGC Grade 8 Level Chair SGC Legend: SCH – Secondary Cluster Head AP – Assistant Principal AH – Academic Head BLGU – Barangay LGU SGC – School Governing Council PTA – Parents-Teachers Association GC – Guidance Counselor (Designate) Grade 9 Level Chair SGC Grade 10 Level Chair SGC GC PTA Pres. AP/ AH Prin-cipal SCH BLGU

SIMULATION TIME ALLOTMENT: Opening Program ……………………………. 5 minutes Presentation …………………………………… 20 Minutes Part I: Group 1: Quality: NAT MPS by Subject (Subject Coordinator) Group 2: Access: Enrolment Pattern (Grade Level Chairman) Group 3: Access: Drop-out - PARDOs/SARDOs (Grade Level Chairman) Part II: (Only if applicable) * AIP Implementation (School Head) * 15 nationally-funded PPAs: SPED/SPA/SPS (Coordinator) * Other PPAs from FAP or NGOs (School Head) Part III: Agenda affecting program design, policy, standard, system and technical assistance needed (School Head) 3. Interpellation/Discussion…………………………. 7 minutes 4. Synthesis ……………………………………………… 2 minutes 5. Agreement …………………………………………….. 3 minutes

ANALYSIS How did you find the activity? What went well in the simulation activity? What did not go well? What needs to be improved? Why? What learning insights have you gained from the activity?

TIME TO REFLECT

In DepEd XII we uphold the Principle: One Message, One Character, One Direction!