Parent Teacher Association Involvement in Sdo-Quirino School Operations: A Process - Based Evaluation

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The great participation of PTAs and other stakeholders in the different programs, activities, and projects of every school in SDO-Quirino have been observed. This study aimed to evaluate the level of awareness of PTAs on the different provisions and extent of implementation of DepEd Orders 54, 77 s. 2009 and 83, s. 2010 implementing guidelines of PTAs involvement in school operations and identify unique challenges, issues, problems in the implementation.

METHODS

A mixed method was utilized to treat, evaluate, and interpret the data. Mean, SD, Pearson r and descriptive explanatory approach were used to treat the quantitative-qualitative data.

RESULTS

The level of awareness and the extent of implementation of the 7 provisions exposed significant correlation which implies a connection. The level of awareness is significant in the process of implementation that for every factor affecting the implementation of one provision it goes with the other provisions. The objectivity in the implementations of the different provisions the level of awareness of PTAs is significant. PTAs should be literate and given adequate orientation about their responsibilities, functions, and limitations.

DISCUSSIONS

PTA is a great partner in providing concrete and alternative solutions to school problems, implementation of programs, organizational support, and learning delivery. The excellent partnership between PTA and school community be institutionalized, sustained, and be included in the SIP and AIP of the schools, districts, and Division.