School Safety Assessment Tool is included as one of the annexes to the draft DepEd-DOH's Joint Memorandum Circular –Operational Guidelines on the Pilot Implementation of Face-to-Face Learning Modality. Based on the joint memorandum circular signed by the Secretaries of DepEd and DOH, schools that will be included in the pilot phase must satisfy the following conditions: located in minimal risk areas, secured LGU concurrence, passed the School Safety Assessment Tool (SSAT), and secured parent's consent. Which of the following statements are true about SSAT? i. SSAT has 4 main areas namely: Managing School Operations, Focusing on Teaching and Learning, Developing Self and Others, and Home-School Coordination ii. Help schools prepare for the pilot implementation of the face-to-face learning modalities  iii. Help schools prepare in the transitioning to the new normal face to face learning modalities iv. Guide SDOs, ROs, and COs in providing support and technical assistance to pilot schools v. SSAT is the final determinant on the participation to the pilot implementation of face to face learning modality vi. Inform the schools of the required indicators and standards that the schools need to meet in preparation for the eventual reopening of classes while ensuring safety of the learners and school personnel

All public schools nationwide shall conduct a self-assessment using the School Safety Assessment Tool in preparation for the expansion phase and onward transitioning to new normal of face-to-face. Upon release of the School Safety Assessment Tool (SSAT), what are the roles and responsibilities of the schools? i. Disseminate memorandum on the Conduct of School Safety Assessment In Preparation for the Conduct of Pilot Implementation of Face-to-Face Learning Modality ii. Follow minimum public health standards based on the guidelines issued by the IATF applicable to the community quarantine classification on their day/week of visit. iii. Accomplish the SSAT through Google Forms. iv. Conduct necessary preparation to meet required indicators and standards. v. Consult key stakeholders in accomplishing the SSAT vi. Create composite team that will conduct data validation on data submitted by the schools

During the data validation, what are the roles and Responsibilities of the Composite Team from SDOs? i. schedule monitoring visit to conduct data validation of the data submitted by the schools ii. serve as focal persons in the SDO that shall provide technical assistance to the schools (i.e. representative from CID to monitor indicators and standards under main area of Focusing on Teaching and Learning and provide necessary TA to ensure indicators are met) iii. follow minimum public health standards based on the guidelines issued by the IATF applicable to the community quarantine classification on their day/week of visit iv. forward consolidated list of qualified schools in their region to the Planning Service – Office of the Director in Central Office through Education Management Information System Division v. monitor progress of the SDOs and consolidate submitted progress and plan of action to the Central Office through EMISD vi. consolidate the lists of qualified schools for the pilot implementation of the face-to-face learning modality submitted by the SDOs

One of the Pillars of SSAT Managing School Operations is Shared Responsibility. Which of the following standards and indicators are under this subcategory?  i. The school has a proactive COVID-19 local hotline/help desk or any similar local mechanism that connects and coordinates to the hospitals, testing facilities, and LGUs ii. The school has secured support of LGU’s (Barangay, Municipality, City, Province) through a resolution or a letter of support.  iii. The school has prepared an orientation session for learners, parent6, guardians, teaching and non-teaching personnel, external stakeholders, and LGU of the eligibility criteria for participatory existing protocols, mechanisms, and procedures needed in the conduct of the limited face-to-face classes.  iv. The school has secured written consent from parents/guardians who will participate in the limited face-to-face classes.  v. The school has mobilized resources and support from community stakeholders to meet the standards of the health and safety protocols.  vi. The school has developed a communication plan.

One of the Pillars of SSAT-Managing School Operations is Protective Measures, Hygiene Practices and Safety Procedures. Which of the following indicators are under this standard: The school has established safe entrance and exit procedures for teachers, students, non-teaching personnel, and school visitors?  i. Health declaration sheet for school personnel  ii. Health declaration sheet for students  iii. Contact tracing tool for school-goers  iv. Availability of temperature thermal scanner or thermal gun in entrance and/or exit gates  v. Availability of hand sanitizer or alcohol dispenser in school gates  vi. Availability of surgical masks at school entrance reserved for symptomatic individuals

Mrs. Cabrera is able to demonstrate Career Stage 4 in her pursuit to her personal and professional development. Which of the following best describes her practice in relation to Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads (PPSSH)?

The five domains of the PPSSH Framework constitutes a broad conceptual sphere of leadership practices for all school heads. The placement of learners at the center of the framework emphasizes the important role of school heads for the improvement of learner achievement. What are the domains under People Effectiveness in the PPSSH Framework?  i. Leading Strategically ii. Well Being and Protection iii. Managing School Operations and Resources iv. Focusing on Teaching and Learning v. Developing Self and Others vi. Building Connections

Who among the following school heads shows the highest standards of practice regarding professional development of school personnel or Strand 4.1 of the Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads?

One of the Pillars of SSAT-Managing School Operations is Protective Measures, Hygiene Practices and Safety Procedures. Which of the following indicators are under this standard; the school has ensured regular sanitation and disinfection of school facilities, furniture, and equipment. i. Visuals signages on proper waste management practices near trash bins  ii. Schedule of disinfection of school facilities (e.g., chairs, desk, blackboard, toilet facilities) iii. Availability of sanitation and disinfecting materials  iv. Placement of handwashing facilities in a strategic location (e.i., school entrance) v. Placement of trash bins in strategic locations  vi. Schedule of sanitation of frequently touched surfaces (e.g., table, doorknobs, Iight switches, etc.) every after end of a school shift

Mrs. Santos serves as a learning resource to her fellow school heads during the Mid-Year Performance Review and Evaluation (MPRE) in upgrading their personal and professional competencies aligned with the Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads. Which domain of the PPSSH does she demonstrate and in which career stage does her practice fall?

Ms. Chua, school head of Sapangbato Elementary School is able to demonstrate Career Stage 4 in her pursuit to learner achievement and other performance indicators. Which of the following best describes her practice?

School Head Martinez is able to demonstrate Career Stage 1 in learner achievement and other performance indicators. Which of the following best describes her practice?

The five domains constitute a broad conceptual sphere of leadership practices for all school heads. The placement of learners at the center of the framework emphasizes the role of school heads for the improvement of learner achievement. What domains of PPSSH are included in People Effectiveness in the PPSSH Framework? i. Leading Strategically  ii. Developing Self and Others  iii. Building Connections  iv. Managing School Operations and Resources  v. Focusing on Teaching and Learning  vi. Well-Being and Protection

Mr. Catacutan was able to demonstrate Career Stage 1 in pursuit of his personal and professional development. Which of the following best describes his practice?

Mrs. Faustino demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of the authority, responsibility and accountability expected of her as described in the PPSSH. In what Career Stage of the Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads (PPSSH) does Mrs. Faustino’s practice belong?

Mrs. Fernandez , School Principal of Buguion Elementary School mentors her fellow school heads in sustaining learner achievement and in attaining other performance indicators to promote accountability within and beyond the school context. She belongs to what PPSSH strand and Career Stage?

Mrs. Sambile is able to demonstrate Career Stage 4 in pursuit of her personal and professional development. Which of the following best describes her practice?

Mrs. Villena is able to demonstrate Career Stage 1 in her pursuit to learner achievement and other performance indicators. Which of the following best describes her practice?

In what Career Stage of the Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads (PPSSH) where school heads acquired the minimum qualifications to perform their functions as instructional leaders and administrative managers?

Mobile Teachers and Non-Formal Education or ALS Coordinators are also included in the Guidelines on the Grant of Special Hardship Allowance. What are the required documents for Special Hardship Allowance claims? i. Certification by the Education Program Specialist as to the number of Grade level handle and to be verified by CID head. ii. List of learners iii. Form 48 (DTR) iv. Accomplishment Report v. CSC Form 212 vi. Itinerary of Travel of the mobile teachers and Non-Formal Education or ALS coordinators

Learner Reference Number (LRN) is unique and permanent 12 digit number assigned to anyone enrolled into the Philippine Basic Education system. It is Philippines national student identification number. This applies regardless of the learner’s transfer to another school or learning center in the public or private sector, and promotion/moving up to the secondary leve.In the LRN format: 198765157021, which of the following is correct? i. The learners is from a private school ii. The learner is from a SUC and LUC iii. The learner is from a public school iv. 15 is the last two digits of the year when the student was enrolled in the LIS v. 15 is the first two digits of the year when the student was enrolled in the LIS vi. 7021 is a four-digit and sequential number assigned to each learner

Learner Reference Number (LRN) is unique and permanent 12 digit number assigned to anyone enrolled into the Philippine Basic Education system. It is the Philippines national student identification number. This applies regardless of the learner’s transfer to another school or learning center in the public or private sector, and promotion/moving up to the secondary level.In the LRN format: 501141600721, which of the following is correct?  i. The learner is an ALS learner ii. The learner is from a SUC and LUC iii. 50114 is the region and school ID iv. 50114 is the region and national ID of ALS learner v. 15 is the first two digits of the year when the student was enrolled in the LIS vi. 00721 is a five-digit and sequential number assigned to each learner

Learner Reference Number (LRN) is unique and permanent 12 digit number assigned to anyone enrolled into the Philippine Basic Education system. It is the Philippines national student identification number. This applies regardless of the learner’s transfer to another school or learning center in the public or private sector, and promotion/moving up to the secondary level. Which of the following is correct? i. Only the following institutions are authorized to issue LRN to learner (DO 52, s 2016) Public schools, Private schools licensed by DepEd, ALS Community Learning Centers ii. Every learner in the basic education system can posses only one permanent and perpetual LRN. iii. The DepEd Central Office and the Regional Offices cannot issue LRN to new learners, and will not disclose an existing LRN iv. The DepEd Central Office and the Regional Offices can issue LRN to new learners, and will disclose an existing LRN upon request of the parent/learner v. Every learner in the basic education system can possess multiple LRN vi. Creation of LRN shall be charged against the school’s MOOE

Learner Reference Number (LRN) is unique and permanent 12 digit number assigned to anyone enrolled into the Philippine Basic Education system. It is the Philippines national student identification number. This applies regardless of the learner’s transfer to another school or learning center in the public or private sector, and promotion/moving up to the secondary level. Which of the following is correct?i. The learner receives their LRN immediately upon first entry to Kinder, Grade 1 (Kindergarten Catch-Up Education Program / KCEP), and ALSii. LRN issues to learners in Grade 1 (non-KCEP) to Grade 12 require approval from the Division Office thru LIS.iii. Claiming of LRN is free of chargeiv. The DepEd Central Office and the Regional Offices can issue LRN to new learners, and will disclose an existing LRN upon request of the parent/learnerv. Every learner in the basic education system can possess multiple LRNvi. Creation of LRN shall be charged against the school’s MOOE

An issue of multiple LRN happens when the school or other schools created another LRN of a single learner who already had an existing LRN with different data sets. The data of these two or more LRNs pertaining to a single learner should be merged into one.As a school head, how are you going to solve this issue?i. Filling out RF 02 – Request Form 02 Template for Enrolment with Data Issuesii. A birth certificate and Form 137/138 are also required if there are any discrepancies in data like birthdate, name, previous school enrolment., etc.  iii. Let the parent escalate issue on LIS iv. Send the RF01 to respective Division/Regionv. Request for reactivation of LRNvi. The school should fill out RF01 or Request Form 01 –Template for Reporting Multiple LRN

Teachers learned from their colleagues in the nearby school that everyone in their school, located in a coastal area, is not entitled anymore to Special Hardship Allowance (SHA) starting Fiscal Year 2021. Half of them visited the School Principal’s Office to submit a request letter of transfer of station to the school in the city proper. What should be the initial step of the school principal to address the situation?

Three officers of the PTA are having personal issues with one another. They are repeatedly arguing during executive meetings and not cooperative with the ideas and suggested programs of one another, hence, other officers feel so uncomfortable working with them. The planning sessions for various PTA-initiated projects are heavily affected, thus only one small activity was accomplished for the first half of their term. How should the school principal address the issue?I. Set a personal meeting with the three officers concerned and advise them to get rid of their personal issues with one another when doing their tasks as elected officers.II. Advise the three officers concerned to resign from their respective posts in the PTA so as not to impede the smooth operations of the organization.III. Request the other members of the PTA to find possible means that could lead to settlement of personal issues among the three officers concerned.IV. Ask the majority of the officers to issue a PTA Resolution requesting the three officers concerned for suspension for office for an indefinite period until their personal issues have been resolved.V. Let the three officers concerned continue their heated arguments during PTA sessions to ensure checks and balances in the operations of the organization in school.VI. Conduct a reorientation program with all the PTA officers regarding the duties and responsibilities highlighting the value of camaraderie and cooperation for the success of the organization.

Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST) complements the reform initiatives on teacher quality from pre-service education to in-service training. It articulates what constitutes teacher quality in the K to 12 Reform through well-defined domains, strands, and indicators that provide measures of professional learning, competent practice, and effective engagement. Also, it explicit what teachers should know, be able to do and value to achieve competence, improved student learning outcomes, and eventually quality education. The (PPST) aims to: I. set out clear expectations of teachers along well-defined career stages of professional development from beginning to distinguished practice; II. engage teachers to actively embrace a continuing effort in attaining proficiency;  III. provide support for professional learning and development, help identify development needs and facilitate uniform assessment of performance. IV. set out clear expectations of school heads along well-defined career stages of professional development from beginning to exemplary practice V. engage school heads to actively embrace a continuing effort to attain high levels of proficiency VI. apply a uniform measure to assess teacher performance, identify needs, and provide support for professional development

Study the table below. What percent of the population of the Malipayon District Teaching and Non -Teaching Personnel got infected of COVID-19 compared with that of the Padayon District

The following are expenses covered for the Cash Allowance to Teachers in relation to DepEd Order Number 13, series 2021 I. Training expenses for professional development of teachers II. Annual medical and physical examination expense III. Internet and other communication expense IV. Purchase of teaching supplies, tangible or intangible, for the implementation or conduct of various modes of learning delivery. V. Claims for reimbursement for mobile and internet load of those working from home VI. For Teaching aid and Transportation allowance

Which of the following are true about School Safety Assessment Tool (SSAT)? I. SSAT help schools prepare for the pilot implementation of the face-to-face learning modalities II. Inform the schools of the required indicators and standards that the schools need to meet in preparation for the eventual reopening of classes while ensuring safety of the learners and school personnel III. Guide SDOs, ROs, and COs in providing support and technical assistance to pilot schools IV. It has 5 main pillars V. SSAT is the final determinant on the participation to the pilot implementation VI. SSAT has 4 pre-assessment questions

Which of the following are true about Special Hardship Allowance? I. It is a compensation provided to teachers who “are exposed to hardship such as difficulty in commuting to the place of work or other hazards peculiar to the place of employment, as determined by the Secretary of Education”.  II. It amounts to at least 15% of the teacher’s monthly salary (RA 4670 also known as “The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers”). III. A mechanism to encourage experienced teachers to remain teaching in hardship posts. IV. It amounts to at least 25% of the teacher’s monthly salary (RA 4670 also known as “The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers”). V. Teachers received Special Hardship Allowance since 1966 by virtue of RA 4670 VI. Prior to DepEd Order 39 series 2021, teachers received 25% of their basic monthly salary for the payment of SHA

Hardship Index (HI) refers to any number from 0 to 1 representing the degree of hardship of a particular school combining all the aspects identified as hardship factors: time and cost of transportation from school to Division, human violence, availability of temporary learning spaces, level of poverty, availability of basic amenities (e.g. telecommunication, water and electricity services). The following statements are true about hardship index;I. Hardship index of each school was computed using readily available database, that is the Enhanced Basic Education Information System (EBEIS) and PSA data.II. Computation of Hardship Index in reflected in the National Budget Circular 514 series 2007III. There are 7 factors in computing the Hardship IndexIV. Combination of all the aspects identified as hardship factorsV. The closer the value of the index to 1, the higher the degree of difficulty of the school situation.VI. The closer the value of the index to 1, the lower the degree of difficulty of the school situation