Implementation of School Improvement Plan in Samar and Catbalogan City Divisions

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Maria Annabelle D. Daca, Lanie M. Pacadaljen

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This study determined the extent of implementation of School Improvement Plan in Samar and Catbalogan City Divisions in Region VIII, Philippines. In the implementation of the School Improvement Plan (SIP), school-community partnership is substantial considering that when there is a collaborative effort in the school community it results to various opportunities and help ensure the success of plans and activities.  The study utilized descriptive-developmental research design to find out the extent of implementation of the SIP that will serve as basis for conceptualizing strategic plan and improvement of school-based management.  The researchers employed the Attitude Checklist (AC) contained in the School Based Management Assessment Tool. There were 29 central elementary schools and 29 non-central elementary schools covered in this study representing the Division of Samar and 5 central elementary schools and 5 non-central elementary schools belonging to the Division of Catbalogan City. Results revealed that there was an increase in enrolment, participation rate, cohort survival rate, graduation rate and NAT MPS among respondent-schools before and after the implementation of the SIP. On the other hand, the goals and objectives, performance targets, school improvement process, resource management, school performance accountability, implementation strategies and timelines are moderately implemented by the respondent-schools. All schools are encouraged to organize a committee which would initiate in the framing up of the school improvement plan considering major priorities and resources. School heads may develop plans and strategies to attract stakeholders to extend appropriate financial support and generate income-generating projects to finance the school projects and programs.

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