Upon checking the research findings of certain school-based action research, the school head decided to prioritize the improvement of school facilities and equipment which are conducive to teaching and learning processes.

What leadership practice should the school head apply to realize the objectives of the school priority?

A class adviser at a science high school reported to the school head about a particular learner whose summative test scores in almost all subjects fell below 80 in the fourth grading period. The huge drop from the previous three quarters was attributed to a number of missed classes incurred by the learner in the final quarter. The learner was critically diagnosed with depression.

What action should the school head carry out to help teachers prepare for cases where learners experience depression or other similar mental health conditions?

A 60-year-old school head plans to retire in a year or two. When he/she conducted a self-assessment of his professional development needs, he/she found out that he/she got a satisfactory rating in one of the Philippine Professional Standards for School Head (PPSSH) domains.

Should the school head still address his/her professional needs given his/her circumstances?

In order to implement programs effectively and efficiently, teachers and staff should be involved in the realization of the plans.

How will the school head develop the leadership potentials of the teachers and staff?

A high school science teacher handling TLE-ICT specialization has been consistently recognized as a top-performing participant in national-level trainings and international certification programs in ICT

How can the school head maximize the teachers’ potential to improve the school’s performance in TLE-ICT?

The Supreme Pupil/Student Government advisers play a vital role in the implementation of programs, projects, and activities of the school in order to achieved desired goals

What can a school head grant the SPG/SSG adviser based on DO 47, s. 2014?

During the process of mapping the current state in a Continuous Improvement Project of a school, the following are the identified areas that need improvement.

1. Alumni involvement and participation as stakeholders of the school

2. School’s performance in academic and non-academic contests

3. Student’s academic performance in mathematics

Which of the following data best supports the identification of the third priority improvement area?

Aby is a Grade 10 student. She is smart and she loves to sing. However, she has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair to move around.

Which is the best action that the school head can do to make school life easier for learners like Aby?

The National Adoption and Implementation of the Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads (PPSSH) articulates the accountability of school heads which is to reflect and asses their own practices.

Which of the following statements embodies a school head who aspires to pursue personal and professional development?

Learning Action Cell (LAC) is comprised of a group of teachers engaging in collaborative learning sessions to share challenges encountered in the school. It is led by the school head or designated LAC facilitator. 

What key indicator measures the effectiveness of LAC?

I. Critical reflection among teachers leading to change in classroom practice

II. Sustained relationship between and among colleagues in the department

III. Increased undertaking and knowledge of the curriculum

IV. Changes in teachers’ pedagogy or practices that are aimed at improving learners’ participation and achievement in school

V. Improved teacher quality and career development

What are the mandatory requirements in applying for a permanent senior high school teacher position?

I. CSC Form 212 revised 2005

II. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance

III. Certified photocopy of ratings obtained in the Licensure Examination for Teachers

IV. Omnibus certification of authenticity and veracity of all documents submitted and signed by the applicant

V. Certified photocopy of transcript of records with at least 15 units of specialization in relevant strand/specialized subject

DepEd institutionalizes an effective data management system, including Enrolment Data Management, necessary for daily operations. This is integral in planning, resource allocation, policy formulation, and development interventions

Which of the following should be observed in the management of the DepEd Learner Information System?

During a health emergency, the safety of learners, parents, and stakeholders must be given prime consideration when carrying out different school processes.

How can a school head present his/her State of the School Address (SOSA) if the school is situated in a community with COVID-19 Alert Level 4 Status

The School Improvement Plan (SIP) is developed in partnership with the community to draw a roadmap for the school’s particular solutions to priority improvement areas 

What is the involvement of the School Community Planning Team (SPT) in the SIP process?

I. Identify and analyze priority improvement areas (PIA)

II. Conduct Focus Group Discussion (FGD) interviews with learners, parents, and other stakeholders to validate views and concerns on the identified PIAs

III. Analzye school processes relating to the identified PIAs

IV. Develop project designs

V. Prepare the Annual Implementation Plan

VI. Monitor the progress of SIP implementation

Based on a survey on learners household and community profile, a certain school has learners who have no household members to provide instructional support for distance learning. To carry out its Learning Continuity Plan and Delivery Modalities, the school head requested the Schools Division Office for an additional workforce.

Aside from the number of learners and households to be covered, what other considerations need to be addressed by the school head in the request?

A teacher filed a letter of complaint to the school head against the School Research Committee for awarding the Best Action Research Award to a group of teachers who allegedly copies action research ideas. It was found out in the investigation that the novelty or originality of research was not given due percentage. All the action research entries passed the anti-plagiarism test.

How should the school head manage the situation best?

A Grade 11 gay student of an integrated high school asked permission from the school head to wear a female uniform. Despite the refusal from the PTA officers and members, the school head granted the student’s request

What guided the school head to come up with this decision?

A teacher is recommended to attend a region-wide training in curriculum contextualization on official business. This can enhance the relevance of the learning experience according to the learners’ context.

What benefits can the teacher receive while attending this regional learning and development opportunity?

I. Training on record management

II. Webinar on program design and implementation

III. Seminar on financial management

IV. Training on the management of diverse relationships

V. Workshop on school safety for disaster preparedness, mitigation, and resiliency

Career Guidance Program is designed to help learners explore their career choices and make responsible decisions for career pathing. In the absence of budget allocation for materials and other related expenses of the program, how should a school head implement the program?

The Supreme Student Government (SSG) Officers of a school requested from a School Head if the SSG programs, projects, and activities for School Year 2021-2022 can be covered by the school MOOE. Should the school head allow such expenses?

A strong typhoon hit a barangay, and a kagawad requested a school head to occupy the school as an evacuation center immediately. With school’s limited water supply, how would the school head appropriately respond to the situation?

During a classroom observation, while teacher is animatedly explaining the lesson, the school head notices a slight commotion and murmuring among his/her learners, one of the learners raises a hand and complains about her confusion about the topic the teacher is discussing. What action should the school head recommend for the teacher to do before delivering the lesson?

I. Cite the learning objectives

II. Introduce the lesson

III. Discuss the topic as a whole

IV. Use graphic organizers

V. Administer a short quiz

The perspectives of the concept of shared leadership in school is distributed leadership. Which of the following demonstrates this standpoint?

To fulfill the Department of Education’s mission to deliver quality, equitable, cultured-based, and complete basic education, students should learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating environment. Which of the following demonstrates a child-friendly school?

I. School A enhances learners’ health and well-being.

II. School B gives all learners equal learning opportunities.

III. School C does not tolerate physical punishment towards the children.

IV. School D encourages learners to ask questions and express their opinions sometimes.

V. School E collaborates with some parents to encourage their children to practice what they learn in school at home.

Which guidelines stipulate the specific mechanisms, criteria, and processes for the performance target setting monitoring, evaluation, and development planning for schools and offices?