About Us
Office of the SDS - Proper
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To ensure access to, promote equity in, and continuously improve the quality of basic education in the schools divisions under his/her care by leading in the development and implementation of the division's education development plans (DEDP), programs, and standards (consistent with the national educational policies, plans and standards), building partnerships and networking with stakeholders of education, as well as by effectively and efficiently managing the financial, human, and physical resources of the schools division.
Legal Services
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Provide legal advice and render legal opinions to the SDS, ASDS, officials of the schools division in relation to the performance of their functions;
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Interpret laws and rules affecting the operation of various programs of the schools division;
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Handles legal and investigation matters concerning the schools division office and its employees, including those delegated by the Regional Office;
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Services
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Manage and maintain the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Systems and Infrastructure of the schools division to effectively support operations;
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Manage and implement ICT programs and projects in the schools division to ensure data validity and effective utilization of the systems;
Administrative Services
Administrative Services shall be composed of the following : Cash, Personnel, Records, Asset Management, and General Services
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To provide management with economical, efficient and effective administrative services on personnel, properties, cash, facilities and materials to support operations of the schools division
Finance Services
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To provide SDO management with economical, efficient, and effective accounting and budgeting services to ensure the cost-effective utilization of financial resources of the schools division.
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To ensure full implementation of the articulated basic education curriculum (pre-school, elementary, secondary & ALS), through localization/ indigenization and innovations in teaching the various subject-areas towards improvement in the quality of learning outcomes.
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To improve provision and availability of quality learning and teaching resource materials for students and instructional support materials for teachers in the division.
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To conduct research studies and utilize research findings.
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To provide technical assistance to schools in the areas of:
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curriculum implementation
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instructional supervision
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resource generation and social mobilization
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SIP implementation
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To improve access to basic/ functional literacy skills and raise the level of literacy in the deprived, disadvantaged and underserved areas.
School Management Monitoring and Evaluation
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Primarily accountable for the implementation of standards and policies relevant to managing schools and to ensure that the following are provided to / implemented in schools for the purpose of effectiveness:
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Quality Management System Implementation
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Assessment
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technical Assistance
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Social Mobilization and Networking
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To ensure the provision of resources needed by the schools division office, schools and learning centres, and compliance to standards towards good governance and effective operations
School Health and Nutrition
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To serve the Division and School Populace through the implementation of health programs, provision of basic health and nutrition services, and establishment of a healthful school environment.
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Build and sustain partnerships for resource generation and social mobilization towards the development of physically and mentally healthy school children who are ready to learn.
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Develop healthy lifestyle habits and practices among teachers and non-teaching personnel for them to become more efficient and effective workers.
Educational Facilities
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To provide services to ensure structurally and physically safe buildings, grounds, and facilities for the Division Office, schools and learning centers to maintain a conducive physical environment.
Human Resource Development
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To implement efficient and effective Human Resource Development Systems to ensure availability of competent education leaders, teaching and non-teaching personnel for the schools, learning centers, and schools division office at all times
Planning and Research
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To facilitate the formulation and implementation of education plans, standards, policies, and guidelines in all areas of basic education in the division; and
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To develop and maintain Division Education Planning and Data Management Systems and conduct research studies to provide critical inputs as bases for management's strategic and operational decisions.
*Source: DepEd Order No. 52, s. 2015