Specific Functions:

  1. Define the regional educational policy framework with the participation of stakeholders of education which shall reflect the values, needs and expectation of the communities they serve;
  2. Formulate the Regional Education Development Plan (REDP) based on the school, district and schools division plans which must address the unique needs of the Region following prescribed standards set by national and regional office.
  3. Perform oversight functions in the implementation of laws, policies, programs, and rules and regulations within the responsibility of DepED in the region;
  4. Develop regional educational standards through participation in the national and international academic assessments and use results in setting regional standards for planning and regional policy formulation;
  5. Monitor, assess and evaluate regional learning outcomes
  6. Approve the establishment of public and private elementary and high schools, special schools, integrated schools, and learning centers based on existing policies, standards, rules and regulations;
  7. Undertake and manage region-wide research and development projects, which may be funded through official development assistance and/or funding agencies;
  8. Plan and manage the effective and efficient use of personnel, physical and fiscal resources of the regional office, including professional staff development;
  9. Ensure strict compliance with prescribed national criteria for the recruitment, selection and training of all staff in the region and divisions
  10. Hire, place and evaluate employees in the Regional Office, except that of the Assistant Regional Director
  11. Evaluate the performance of Schools Division Superintendents and Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
  12. Exercise appointing and disciplinary authority over all the employees in the regional office, except the Assistant Regional Director, subject to policies and guidelines set by the Department
  13. Determine the organizational structure of the schools divisions and districts and approve the proposed staffing pattern of the schools divisions and districts based on guidelines set.
  14. Maintain and manage the database and management information system of the region
  15. Perform such other functions as may be assigned by proper authorities

Office of the Assistant Regional Director Specific Functions:

  1. Assist the Regional Director in the management of the region and in exercising management functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling; He/she may be assigned specific areas of responsibilities and be delegated the necessary authority to perform the task by the RD.
  2. Assist the Regional Director in the crafting and in monitoring the implementation of the education development plans and programs of the region;
  3. Represents the Regional Director by acting as the chairman in committees and bodies (i.e. the Regional Promotions Board, Investigation and Grievance Committee) as may be assigned

 

Statement of Purpose

The Office of the Regional Director (ORD) leads and engages Regional Office units, Schools Division Offices, partners, and other educational stakeholders in providing quality and accessible basic education through policy and direction setting, partnership building, enforcement of standards, and resource management.
Outcomes Outcome Indicators
  • School Division Offices can manage curriculum implementation effectively
  • Percentage of SDOs that manage and effectively implement the curriculum.
  • Regional Office (RO) units and Schools Division Offices(SDOs) continuously improve their operations
  • Percentage of RO units and SDOs that have accomplished 100% of the targeted performance indicators in terms of access, quality, and governance compliant to standards and policies
  • Partners and other stakeholders continuously and actively support the regional offices’ programs, projects,and activities
  • Number of commitments/pledges and MOA/MOU signed with partners and stakeholders in support of the PPA implementation.

 

Key Result/s Areas Objectives Outputs Output Indicators
Strategic Leadership and Management To translate the National Education Development Plan(NEDP) and framework to Operational Plan that is suited to the context and situation of the region Regional Education Development Plan (REDP) Approved Regional Strategic Directions and Policy Framework
To ensure RO and SDOs are managed and led effectively,efficiently, and collaboratively WFP, AIP, APP, PPMP
Budget Utilization Report
Budget and Financial Accountability Reports		 Number of programs/projects/ activities (PPAs)implemented by the RO per PMIS
Percentage of accomplishment based on the WFP
To establish a mechanism for effective implementation of P/P/As in the region Implementing Guidelines on the implementation of PPAs in the form of regional issuances(Orders, Memoranda,Advisories, etc) RO units and SDOs adapting the mechanism, established guidelines on the implementation of PPAs
Curriculum Management To manage the development and implementation of contextualized curriculum Contextualized learning resources per grade level across all subject areas including ALS Number of developed and contextualized learning resources across all subject areas including ALS
To review and recommend policies on curriculum implementation (CI), Learning Delivery (LD) and Learning Resource Management (LRM) Policy recommendation on CI,LD and LRM Number of policies reviewed and recommended
To manage the development of contextualized learning outcomes assessments Contextualized Learning Outcomes Assessment
Learning Assessment Tools

Number of developed contextualized learning outcomes assessment
Number of Learning Assessment Tools/Tests Developed
Number of utilized Learning Assessment Tools
Number of SDOs that utilized the Learning Assessment Tools
To develop implementing guidelines on Curriculum Implementation, Innovation,Contextualization, Learning Resource Development and Management, and Learning Outcomes Assessment Regional Orders, Memoranda,Advisories Number of Regional Orders,Memoranda, and Advisories issued
Quality Assurance To implement the institutionalized Regional Monitoring &, Evaluation Framework M&E Framework Functional and Operational Regional M&E Framework
Number of RO units and SDOs implementing the Regional M&E Framework
To ensure effective utilization of the QAME result to improve functional divisions and SDOs performance Regional Policy on the utilization of QAME results Number of RO units and SDOs which adopted the Regional Policy on the utilization of QAME results
Percentage of RO units and SDOs implementing
unctional and Operational
&E Framework
To ensure the approval for the establishment, renewal, and recognition of private schools Government permit to operate
Recognition issued		 Number of approved applications for the establishment of Private schools
Number of schools compliant to standards
To ensure the approval for the establishment, conversion,naming, and renaming of Public Schools Issuance of School ID and UACS Number of newly established schools with School ID and UACS
Number of newly approved integrated school
To ensure the proper implementation of P/P/As for continuous improvement and sustainability Policy gap analysis
nd recommendations for improvement and sustainability		 Number of P/P/As per PMIS and WFP monitored,evaluated, and results analyzed
Partnership Building To identify resource needs and potential local and international donors Signed MOA/MOU
List of resource needs with the profile of potential local and international donors		 Number of identified local and international donors of education-related program/project
To craft localized policies and standards for partnership building Regional Memoranda
Localized policies and standards prescribed for partnership building such as Regional Orders, Memoranda,Advisories		 Number of localized policies and standards prescribed and adapted
Number of signed MOAs/MOUs
To create opportunities for partnership in relevant areas Signed MOAs/MOUs Number of stakeholders’ convergence/partnership engagements conducted
Support/Assistance received with applicable support documents (e.g. contracts,pledges, etc.) Number of Local/International partnerships established
To establish effective M&E for partnership sustainability Progress report
M & E Tool for sustained partnership
Organized information system		 Number of standard tools for effective M&E and sustained partnerships
People Development To ensure that the recruitment,selection, and placement system is implemented effectively and efficiently List of employees hired
Contextualized Policy on RSP		 Number of employees promoted
Number  of  qualified  and competent  employees  hired within  the  allowable  turn-around time
Percentage  of  vacant  items filled up without delay
To institutionalize a comprehensive employee welfare program on wellness, rewards and incentives, and gender and development, etc. Localized Policy on Employee Welfare with EOP
Contextualized Policy on GAD		 Number of policies on comprehensive employees’
rogram formulated and implemented.
To provide continuous professional learning and development for RO and SDO personnel Localized Human Resource Development (HRD) System
Localized L&D Policy		 RO & SDOs L & D Plans implemented
List of employees capacitated Number of L & D activities for RO and SDO personnel
Number of localized L & D policies implemented
Percentage of employees capacitated
Office Administration and Performance Management To establish and maintain systems and processes geared towards administrative effectiveness and efficiency Operations Manual and/or Citizens Charter
Document Tracking System		 Streamlined Processes/Services and Procedures as declared in the Operations Manual and Citizen Charter
Operational document tracking system
Administrative and Financial Reports Number of pertinent forms and documents accomplished and submitted on time (e.g. WFP, PPMP, APP)
To promote a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration List of employees given recognition
Citizen/Client Satisfaction Survey (CCSS) Results and Analysis
Report on Actions taken relative to the CCSS results (if there’s any)		 Number of recognition initiatives conducted
CCSS rating received
Number of satisfied clients/customers based on feedback received
To conduct periodic monitoring and evaluation of office/staff performance for the provision of relevant learning and development programs IPCRF/OPCRF Accomplishments
Capacitated staff
Training Completion Reports		 Percentage of achievement of IPCRF/OPCRF
Number of staff who attended learning and development programs
Report on performance coaching Number of performance coaching activity conducted
Number of Performance reviews conducted