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Validation Workshop on the Philippine Deaf Education Roadmap

 

The Bureau of Education Assessment (BEA) spearheaded the conduct of the Final Roadmap Validation Workshop for the Philippine Deaf Education held at the National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP), Marikina City on August 14-16, 2019.

The said activity aimed to confirm the Multi-literacy for Filipino Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Learners (DHHLs) Roadmap’s content and appropriateness wherein the Programs, Activities and Projects (PAPs) were systematically identified, aligned and finalized based on the strategic directions indicated in the long-term plan. The Literacy Coordinating Council Secretariat, together with the other selected representatives from bureaus/offices of DepEd Central Office, contributed to the roadmap formulation to help finalize the priority needs in the three (3) thematic areas, which include Access, Quality and Governance, of the Strategic Deaf Education Plan. The LCC Secretariat had also provided comprehensive inputs on partnership with local government units (LGUs) and other government agencies (GAs) as expected contributions from the said office.

TWG Meeting on the Call for Research on Literacy for 2019 NLC

 

The LCC Secretariat, together with the Technical Working Group (TWG) Members, discussed the initial findings on the submitted entries for the “Call for Research on Literacy” relative to the conduct of the 2019 National Literacy Conference (NLC) to be held on September 3-6, 2019 in Iloilo City.  Dr. Heidi B. Macahilig, PNU representative, presided over the LCC body on selecting qualified research papers incorporating to the concepts of the theme, “Aligning 21st Century Literacies to Industry 4.0 through Research” to be presented on the said conference during the sixth plenary session facilitated by the Philippine Normal University (PNU). They also discussed the technicalities relative to the specifications of the papers for exhibit, identifying the number of entries to be considered for oral presentation and exhibit, and other relative matters regarding the proper conduct of the activity. The pre-selected entries were given a schedule for final revisions to improve their papers either for oral presentation or exhibit, ensuring to input pertinent literacy policies aligning with the current theme.

The said planning meeting was held on July 29, 2019 at the Bureau of Curriculum Development (BCD) Conference Room, Bonifacio Building, DepEd Central Office.

LCCS attends the Competency Modelling: Data Gathering with Incumbents-Batch 1

 

The Bureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development, through the Human Resource Development Division (BHROD-HRDD) facilitated the first batch of the Competency Modelling: Data Gathering with Incumbents on July 23-26, 2019 at Swiss-Belhotel Blulane Hotel in Sta. Cruz, Manila. Participants to this workshop were selected representatives from bureaus/offices of DepEd Central Office and Schools Division Offices (SDOs) from different regions. Key Informant Interviews were conducted to gather information from incumbents of DepEd non-teaching positions on their duties and responsibilities. The necessary knowledge, skills, attitudes and key behaviors were derived from this information.

 

LCCS supports the celebration of the National Disaster Resilience Month

In line with the celebration of the National Disaster Resilience Month, the LCC Secretariat joined and supported the DepEd Central Office-Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS), in partnership with different national government agencies (NGAs), nongovernment organizations (NGOs) and the private sector, on its conduct of different activities on disaster preparedness and resiliency held on June 23-25, 2019 at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan, DepEd, Pasig City.
              
DepEd Undersecretary for Administration, Alain Del B. Pascua, and Undersecretary for Legislative Affairs and External Partnerships Service, and Project Management Service, Tonisito M.C. Umali, Esq. shared different intensified DepEd initiatives on ensuring the disaster preparedness of the schools and personnel across the country during the event. It also featured a series of forum focusing on disaster preparedness and resiliency during earthquakes, especially “The Big One,” and fires; and showcased relative partners’ efforts through interactive display booths. The 3-day activity aimed to educate the DepEd central office staff with the national government’s harmonized efforts and contingency plan on the said matter, and equip them with essential disaster preparedness skills and protocols.
 
As emphasized by the Undersecretary for Disaster Risk and Reduction-Climate Change Adaptation (DRR-CCA), Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Officer-in-Charge of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), Dr. Renato U. Solidum, Jr., “We must follow 3Rs. Remember (the lessons from major disasters), Reinvent (or change the way we think and act towards disasters) and Resiliency (recover, if applicable)… Preparedness and response go together… As DepEd, you have the role to help others.” He ended his speech by reiterating to everyone Benjamin Franklin’s quote, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”
                         

LCC conducted its 2019 Midyear Performance Review

 

The Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC) conducted its 2019 Midyear Performance Review on July 16-18, 2019 at DepED ECOTECH Center, Lahug, Cebu City. The three-day review served as a venue for its performance assessment for the first two (2) quarters of 2019, as well as planning for the remaining semester. The topics covered in the workshop include presentation and discussion on the proposed Revised LCC Law; report on the Consultative Workshop on the Development of the LCC Database Management System; Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of the LCC Support Funds; ALS version 2.0; revalidation of the LCC Roadmap; and review of the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) of council member agencies, among others.

LCC Chairperson Diosdado M. San Antonio, DepEd Undersecretary for Curriculum and Instruction, shared an invaluable inspirational message and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the LCC members and the Secretariat for their collaborative support on creating a country populated and inhabited with Filipinos who are functionally literate, “We all share a belief that we must move forward to allow every Filipino become authentically literate, especially in this time of Fourth Industrial Revolution when people who are not very literate will be the ones to suffer most. Meanwhile, during this Knowledge Age, those who will prevail, thrive and survive are those who are ready to learn for life.” To satisfy this vision, he assured that LCC will always have the support of his office to find ways on creating synergy and continue searching for more effective and challenging initiatives that will enhance literacy.

LCC Board of Judges and the Secretariat head to Bukidnon for SULADS’ on-site validation

 

On July 3, 2019, the Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC) Board of Judges headed to Mountain View College in Bukidnon to facilitate the conduct of the on-site validation of SULADS’ literacy programs. SULADS, a three-time first place winner for the Outstanding Literacy Program, is a contender for the 2019 Hall of Fame Award of LCC. The validators were Ms. Aurea Jean A. Abad (TWG member), Ms. Susan M. Carandang (NEDA), and Mr. Addie T. Unsi (E-Net). Ms. Czarina D. Abellonar was the LCC Secretariat Coordinator during the validation.

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LCCS joins the DepEd’s 121st Founding Anniversary

 

On June 21, 2019, the LCCS joins the 121st Founding Anniversary of the Department of Education held at the DepEd Complex in Pasig City. DepEd key officials and employees marched together around the complex which made the parade even more vibrant and unified. Afterwards, a short opening program was held at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan followed by playing of traditional Filipino games, and eating traditional Filipino foods.

All schools, schools division offices, and regional offices also aligned their activities in the theme “DepEd para sa Pilipino” and celebrated it nationwide last Friday in conjunction with the DepEd Memorandum No. 77, s.2019. Moreover, this year, the DepEd partnered with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) on which tickets for the opera show “Noli Me Tangere” were distributed among selected representatives. The said activity aimed to create awareness and strengthen the country’s cultural identity.

Happy 121st Founding Anniversary DepEd!

 

LCCS Staff joins the Public Seminar on Education and Human Capital Development in the Philippines

 

(Photo owned by the Philippine  Institute for Development Studies)

Delegates from various Government Agencies, Civil Society Organizations, Academe, and Private Sector, actively participated yesterday, June 19, 2019, in the just concluded public seminar on “Education and Human Capital Development in the Philippines” hosted by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) held in Quezon City. Rich and valuable insights concerning the Philippine Education was shared among the group. The highlighted discussions in the said seminar were: (1) the impact of K to 12 Program on Grade 12 graduating students’ likelihood of employment and the perception of the market place towards it; (2) the status of out-of-school children (OOSC) in the country; and (3) the so-called “demographic dividend,” tackling the correlation between the public policy and population ageing, and the household welfare and fiscal balance in the Philippines. This was then followed by an open forum which allowed the participants to drill more on the said topics.

PIDS regularly organizes relevant fora to provide various researchers an avenue for sharing, discussion and dissemination of their research findings on the country’s vital issues and concerns. Most importantly, to create an awareness, strengthen the partnership, and mobilize various agencies and institutions, especially the policymakers, in realizing the said goals.

 

 

Newly designated LCC Chairperson presiding the 138th LCC Meeting

On June 14, 2019, Diosdado M. San Antonio, Director IV, Officer-in-Charge, Undersecretary for Curriculum and Instruction of the Department of Education, and LCC Chairperson officially met the Council Representatives and presided over the 138th Council Meeting held at the Philippine Information Agency in Quezon City. Vital discussions on the preparation for 2019 National Literacy Conference, Development of LCC Coffee Table Book, procedural guidelines relative to the future conducts of Functional Literacy, Education and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS) as raised by the Council Representatives, and updates on LCC undertakings were the highlights of the said meeting.
The said event was successfully concluded as the new LCC Chairperson, Council Representatives and the LCC Secretariat posed together during the Photo Opportunity.