Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Open University
Sta. Mesa, Manila
Philippines

In partial completion of the program ​Administration and Supervision of Schools (MEM 643)
facilitated by ​Rosemariebeth R. Dizon, DEM

Submitted by: ​Soliel M. Samson

MEM C

1. Create a synthesis on the Adopt-a-School Program

The Philippines is a developing country, thus most regions experience poverty. One way of
elevating the condition is by strengthening the Educational system despite the limited resources,
and our Education Bureau is continually improving the system and facing the challenges of the
fast changing world to give hope to the millions of youth an opportunity to help achieve their
dreams and ambitions. In order to aid the governing body on Education, the Philippine
government has created a law the partnering with private entities in upgrading and
modernization of public schools in the country.

The creation of the Adopt-a-school program is contained in the Republic Act 8525 and its
implementing rules and regulation are discussed in the DECS order no. 80 of 1998. The act is
basically translated as a partnership between business, organization, local communities and the
school, they aim to uplift the condition of the public schools in our country. As of date, many
private companies and organization have been deeply involved with the program; and the list
grows on as more companies and individual has expressed their desires to promote education
as a way to improve the current situation of the country. A fairly new player in the
Adopt-a-school program is the Globe Telecom company, in a news article dated on October 13,
2016: ​“We need all the help we can get from the private sector so that our public schools,
especially the less privileged ones, may still receive assistance outside the mainstream funding
and the national budget,” - Tonisito Umali, DepEd assistant secretary for External Partnership
Service. ​Most of the public schools in our country caters the students from the less and the
underprivileged unit of our society, because they receive an ample amount of subsidiary from
the government that sometimes may not be enough for upgrading their condition, thus aid from
private entities will be helpful in uplifting the quality of Education in the public Educational
system (Sec. 3, RA 8525).
How does the AAS program benefit the school?

The problems are constant in all our public schools every year. The problem which gets the
highest share of the aid is of decongesting the crowded classrooms by constructing additional
classrooms, acquiring land to cater a new infrastructure, putting additional furnitures and
improving facilities. A share can also be given to improving the quality of education by giving
seminars and trainings to teachers and students alike, because these can give an intellectual
boost so that teachers will be equipped with up-to-date information that they can share in the
classroom and for the students to be prepared stepping into the higher level of learning or the
workforce. The fund from the private entities may also be allocated in the leaning support
programs like reading programs, Math and Science learning support and the likes. Some funds
are allocated to Health and Nutrition, by supporting the Nutrition we also support how the body
can process and digest information and learning.

The Adopt-A-school program is a fruit of the efforts of NGOs in the US that allows businesses to
donate so that teachers can purchase the materials needed for each class. It started in 1998,
and has influenced a much larger scale of charity work involving private entities and schools
around the World. In the Philippines, we have created an IRR to regulate the law that was
created specifically for this purpose. The main recipients of the AAS program are preferably the
schools located in the 20 poorest provinces identified by a specific governing body, but is not
limited there. While the donors will also receive Incentives like additional deduction from gross
income equivalent to 50% of such expense and recognition (Sec 3). This move will motivate
many entrepreneurs and businessmen/women to donate to educational institutions. It will also
give a significant importance in the development of programs that will improve the workforce,
since that the partnership can develop the school’s ability to adapt with the challenges of the
global community.

In conclusion, the Adopt-A-School program is a formidable force in the development of public

schools nationwide.
The Philippines as a whole is benefiting from this law and it shows the solidarity of the Filipinos
in providing a bright future for our future workers and leader. It is apt that we have included this
program in our discussion of Administration and supervision because this is a prime example of
how people involved on those areas support the vision of the educational system.

References:
1. https://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1998/ra_8525_1998.html
2. www.deped.gov.ph​ (list of partners and press releases)
3. www.adoptaclassroom.org

2. Observe your principal or any person holding a position similar to that and identify two
Administrative and Supervisory functions.
I have never experienced working on a elementary or a secondary school, so I have a limited
idea of their functions. What I have experienced is working with people in the college level. I
have worked as an instructor for 5 years before being promoted to Registrar Supervisor and
later on as a WebCast facilitator. The inputs I will share will be on the Administrative and
Supervisory functions of a School Director in a college branch.

Name of the School Director: Mr. Oliver Tiongco

Name of School: Ama International Institute of Technology

Mr. Tiongco has spent many years handling different companies and colleges included in the
AMA group of companies. He spent almost 10 years in handling the education division of the
aforementioned company.

Administrative Functions:

1. Planning of school programs and activities.

The AMA education system has a definite list of programs that can be funded by the company
itself. His major administrative function is to plan school programs and activities (guided by rules
and memorandums) that will support the educational visions of the school and make it
worthwhile. He has to follow a proper flow of planning though, as every programs and activities
must be approved first by the Head Office before dissemination and execution. He needs to
create a plan (i.e. Cisco training and seminar for 3rd and 4th years students) in coordination
with the Dean or Program Head, work on the proposal or request and personally coordinating
with the HO for its approval.

2. Evaluating Teaching Personnel and school program.

From the Demo Teaching to the semestral evaluation of teaching personnel, our School Director
has a part in hiring and extending our stay in the branch. A proper evaluation tool is created for
this purpose and he is one of the important persons to ensure that we are performing at our
best. The first meeting I had with the School Director is when he sat in my 20 minute Demo
teaching. He followed the guidelines of evaluation, shared insights on my teaching style and
asked pertinent questions to test my intellectual and emotional state. After being hired, the next
meetings aside from regular employee meetings, is the semestral evaluation of teaching
personnel: together with our Dean he will attend a random class in my schedule where he will
evaluate my teaching style, my interaction with the students and such.

Our school director is also hands-on with the evaluation of our school program which he also
planned, and submit reports regarding it to the head office.

Supervisory Functions:
 1. Inspection

Our branch has implemented a regular inspection of the physical facilities, equipment etc. of
every department. The inspection is usually done before and after each semester, the rules
imply that He (SD) and a representation of each department will head the inspection. In my
years of stay in the School, I always see our SD personally inspects every nooks and crevices
of our school as well as every equipment listed in our inventory, he also oversee the
maintenance of the equipments.

2. Guidance

Whenever a problem arises, the SD will be spearheading the formation of solutions to solve it.
Proper coordination is also needed especially when there is a problem in the teaching
personnel. The SD and the Dean actually guides the teacher (we are frontliners) in solving any
problems that will arise in our field. One of the problems I have encountered is when a student
with a learning disability was enrolled in my class, to make it short, it was hard for him to follow
the lessons I was giving to the class. I talked to my Dean and SD and after evaluation, the
student was given special courses catered to his specific needs. The SD and the Dean was able
to guide me in effectively handle the matter and the student was thoroughly guided to get the
proper learning system he needs and avoid any similar problems in the future.

I believe that the non-teaching personnel is equally important in the holistic health of any
educational institution. As we, teachers, do our daily task, the non-teaching people are there to
support and ensure that we perform well and without any worries.