Philippines’ Response to Indigenous Peoples’ and

Muslim Education PROGRAM

PRIME

Is a PROGRAM of DepED

Is IMPLEMENTED by DepED

Is SUPPORTED by AusAID

Is FACILITATED by the MC

3.3 Yrs-March 2011-June 2014

PRIME Program

Luzon cluster - 4 regions

◦Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)

◦Region I Ilocos Region

◦Region II Cagayan Valley

◦Region IV-B MIMAROPA

Program Coverage

Mindanao cluster- 5 regions

◦Region IX Zamboanga Peninsula

◦Region XNorthern Mindanao

◦Region XI Davao Region

◦Region XII SOCCSKSARGEN

◦Region XIII CARAGA

Program Coverage (cont.)

A funding facility which would serve as a budgetary supplement to DepED

Aim◦To improve the quality of and equity in basic learning outcomes of disadvantaged IP and Muslim communities

Program Description

Provide DepED with financing resources and technical assistance to its planning, management and delivery of quality education

Emphasizes the need to address the gaps identified in the basic education sector

◦High drop-out rates◦Poor participation rates◦Low completion rates◦Low NAT achievement levels

Program Description

Highly evidence-based

◦To ensure that DepED

Has access to more reliable data for goal-setting and targeting

Will make well-informed decisions in reaching out to the underserved IP and Muslim communities which have the lowest performance in educational indicators

Program Description

To improve equitable access to and quality of basic education for boys and girls in disadvantaged IP and Muslim communities

Program Goal

To enable DepED to provide better access to an appropriate, policy driven, sustainable and quality education for girls and boys in IP and Muslim communities.

Stimulate demand for educational services from IP and Muslim communities

Program Objectives

1. Indigenous Peoples’ Education

2. Madrasah Education

3. Management and Capacity Building Support

Program Components

Possible Outputs

◦IP policy, strategy and implementation plans

◦SIP development of IP schools

◦Development and distribution of IP Curriculum, Instructional Guides and Student Learning Materials

◦Delivery of Teacher Education and Training Programs for IP and non-IP Teachers’ Training in IP communities

Program Components – IP Education

Possible Outputs

◦Implementation of support program for IP education leaders and managers

◦Establishment of Regional IP Education Centres and of Community Centres Networks

◦Creation of support program for the implementation of Access Programs

Program Components – IP Education

Possible Outputs

◦Development/enhancement of Madrasah Curriculum and Teaching/Learning Materials

◦SIP development of Madaris

◦Implementation of capability-building program for Madrasah teachers (Asatidz) and Educational Leaders

Program Components – Madrasah Education

Possible Outputs

◦Provide support to the

Mainstreaming of Private Madaris

Training/learning programs for OSY and adult learners

Implementation of Access Program for Muslims

Program Components – Madrasah Education (cont.)

Possible Outputs

◦Establishment of

Reliable baseline information on IP and Muslim sector especially in the target areas

Funding facility management structure

Program Components – Management and Capacity Building

Possible Outputs

◦Initiate the development of DepED’s management capacity

◦Prepare and disseminate work plans and other reporting systems

◦Design and set-up a monitoring and evaluation system for the funding facility

Program Components – Management and Capacity Building

Office Tasks

Department of Education (USec Rivera)

Executing Agency*BESRA – EFA - MDG

Office of Planning Service (OPS – PPD, PDED, RSD)

-Program Coordination-Administration of periodic reviews

Educational Development Projects Implementing Task Force (EDPITAF)

-Support OPS (finance and administration)

BEE, BSE and BALS -Implementation of National initiatives

Implementation Arrangements

All activities identified (including grant proposals) must be part of DepED plan either as Region, Division or School

Activities must be supported by data (initially the Rapid Appraisal and the Baseline Survey)

A process for reviewing and approving activities will be developed by OPS

Final approval for funds release for activities will be by DepED OPS

Guidelines and Process by OPS

A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words

A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words

EDPITAF – 3rd Floor

Mindanao – NEAP Offices (Region XI)

PRIME Offices

Supported by the Australian Government, AusAID

Philippines’ Response to Indigenous Peoples’ and Muslim Education (PRIME) PROGRAM