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Orientation to the BLW Manual & Toolkit
EPSAs, DALSCs and MTs
Monday, 18th January 2016
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND MORNING PRAYER
While we are presenting…
Picture Taking for
ALS Website
Question &
Suggestion
Box
www.depedcamsur.com/als.html
INTRODUCTION & WELCOME Mr. Pedro Pelonio
Agenda BLW Manual and Toolkit Document Purpose, Ownership and Update
Program Vision & Benefits
Legal Basis
BLW Management Responsibilities
Planning
Awareness & Advocacy
Funding
Recruitment
Training
Monitoring & Evaluation, and Reporting
MANUAL PURPOSE, OWNERSHIP AND UPDATE
Ms. Rachel Hollis
Why have a manual &toolkit? Standardisation
Reduction in workload for implementation
Everyone is doing things in a similar way
If something doesn’t work, it is easy to update the standard
Sustainability of the BLW Program
Outlines what is required for the program to continue into the future
Reference document for all ALS Implementers to access
Ensures that if there is staff turnover that the program will continue
Continual Improvement of the BLW Program
Mechanism to review at scheduled intervals the performance of the program
If something isn’t working, we can change this in the manual
Ownership & Updates
Accountable: ALS Division Supervisor
Responsible: BLW Coordinator
Review period: Annually
Update dissemination: within one month of approval, updated to BLW Program Page on ALS website
Next review date: February 2017
PROGRAM VISION AND BENEFITS
Ms. Rachel Hollis
Program Vision
Every person in each barangay having the knowledge of, access
to, and opportunity to participate in educational
programs which will allow them to
achieve their personal learning goals and therefore their unique
potential.
Program Benefits & Outcomes
BLW Program Outcomes BLW Program Benefits
DepEd ALS Objectives
Increased Literacy Rate for OSA and OSYs
Increased number of A&E passers
Institutionalise BLW Program
Established positive working relationships
between LGUs and DepEd
Increase in number of people accessing ALS
Improved access to ALS for remote and
disadvantaged learners
Improved awareness of ALS and the BLW Program
in the community
Documented effectiveness of the BLW
Program
Funding allocated by Barangays and LGUs
Increase in number of people accessing ALS
Improved access to ALS for remote and
disadvantaged learners
Improved access to ALS for remote and
disadvantaged learners
Regular and accurate reporting to management
and key stakeholders
All Barangays serviced by a
BLW
Program Capability & Outputs
BLW Program Outputs BLW Program Capabilities
Operating structure and responsibilities defined
Ordinance roll out plan
Ongoing training and feedback structure set
up for ALS Implementers
Awareness & advocacy plan
Monitoring and reporting tools available
PLCC, MLCC, BLCCs all meeting and understand their
responsibilities
ALS Implementers know how to approach LGUs for funding/ordinances
ALS Implementers have knowledge of and skills to be
able to implement BLW processes
ALS Implementers have motivation to implement BLW
Program
EPSA are able to monitor and evaluate BLW Program and
Benefits
BLW Manual & Toolkit
LEGAL BASIS Ms. Caitlin Sparks
Legal Basis 1987 Philippine Constitution
The Constitution obligates the government of the Philippines to “protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels.”
Republic Act 9155 – Governance of Basic Education Act
“It is hereby declared the policy of the State to protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality basic education and to make such education accessible to all by providing all Filipino children a free and compulsory education in the elementary level and free education in the high school level. Such education shall also include alternative learning systems for out-of-school youth and adult learners.”
Republic Act 10122 – amended and updated RA7165, which created the national Literacy Coordinating Council.
Legal Bases, cont. Executive Order – creating the Bureau of Alternative
Learning System (BALS)
Provincial Ordinance No.056 in the 2015 Series “It shall be the policy of the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur to
seek organized means and systematic methods of institutionalizing the Alternative Learning System (ALS) into the regular operations of the Provincial Government, the component municipalities, the City Government of Iriga, and the barangays within the territorial jurisdiction of the Province, in order to expediently and effectively provide education to a large portion of the citizenry.”
“There shall be created in the barangays within the territorial jurisdiction of the Province of Camarines Sur a position for the Barangay Literacy Worker which shall have an Honorarium of at least One Thousand Pesos (PHP1,000.00) to be funded by the barangay fund or the fund of a cluster of barangays, or to be supported by the municipal, city, or provincial fund.”
DepEd CamSur Memorandum Currently in the drafting stage; will be finalised before Manual
publication.
Process to pass ordinances / resolutions
Provincial Ordinance
• Sangguniang Panlalawigan
Resolution/ Ordinance to
Adopt Provincial Ordinance at
Municipal Level
• Sangguniang Bayan
Resolution requesting
Barangays to adopt Provincial
Ordinance
• Sangguniang Bayan
Resolution to Adopt Provincial Ordinance and
for BLCC
• Sangguniang Barangay
Legal Basis Summary Republic Act 9155
Governance of Basic Education Act
Republic Act 10122
Strengthening the Literacy Coordinating Council
Executive Order
Renaming of BALS
Provincial Ordinance No.056 in the 2015 Series
Institutionalisation of ALS in the Barangays
DepEd CamSur Memorandum
Commitment of DepEd CamSur to implement the Provincial Ordinance
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Ms. Rachel Hollis & Mr. Audric Co
ALS Structure
Literacy Coordinating Councils (LCCs)
Key Result Areas We have developed a list of KRAs and a MoA for the following positions:
BLW Coordinator
MSC Coordinator
EPSAs
BLW Focal Person
DALSCs & MTs
HOMEWORK: Take away these drafted KRAs and send us feedback at [email protected]
BLW Coordinator Coordinate the BLW program at the provincial level
Provide direction and assistance to EPSAs, BLWFP, DALSCs, and MTs to help realise the goals of the BLWP
Conduct periodic monitoring visits to various districts to review the implementation of the BLWP
Conduct annual review process for the BLW Manual and Toolkit
Participate as a member of the PLCC Secretariat and fulfil relevant duties
Develop Division Office Annual Plan for the BLW Program
Consolidate Division Office Progress Report for the BLW Program
Update the ALS BLW Program page and act as Administrator for the BLW Program Facebook group
Instigate and coordinate advocacy and awareness activities for the BLW Program at the provincial level
Orient new EPSAs to their responsibilities in relation to the BLW program
Conduct capacity building workshops for EPSAS as needed
Support the ALS Division Supervisor in developing reports and other documents for the PLCC
MSC Coordinator Instigate the process of collection, review
and selection of MSC stories
Responsible for the random selection of learner participants for the MSC technique
Liaise with ALS Division Supervisor, BLWC and EPSAs for selection and compilation of MSC stories
Prepare MSC reports and distribute them to the appropriate stakeholders annually
EPSAs
Provide support to DALSCs and MTs in the implementation of the BLW program
Orient new DALSCs and MTs to the BLW program
Provide technical support to DALSCs/MTs and provide assistance in the development of a District Annual Plan
Monitor and report on the progress of the BLW Program plans and performance, through surveys. Quarterly.
Provide technical assistance to DALSCs/MTs on the development and roll out of local awareness and advocacy events
Support DALSCs/MTs in the roll out of Municipal Resolutions
Implement and collect Most Significant Change stories from respective districts
Provide recommendations to the BLW coordinator to improve and update BLW Manual
Provide feedback to the BLWC in relation to developments of the BLWP in various districts
BLW Focal Person
Responsible for the implementation of the BLW Program at the district level
Fulfill duties as the secretariat head of the MLCC
Manage relationship with the MLCC and Municipal Mayor
Work with the MLCC to secure funding for BLW Program
Work with BLCCs on an ongoing basis to ensure that suitable BLWs are recruited per each Barangay
Ensure BLWs are appropriately trained
Conduct further enhancement trainings for BLWs
Provide mentorship and work shadowing opportunities for BLWs
Provide recommendations to the BLW coordinator to improve and update BLW Manual
Advocate for BLWs in their barangays to ensure appropriate honorarium and conditions are given
DALSCs / MTs Supports the implementation of the BLW Program at district
level
Fulfill duties as the council secretariat of the MLCC
Manage relationship with the MLCC and Municipal Mayor
Work with the MLCC to secure funding for BLW Program
Work with BLCCs on an ongoing basis to ensure that suitable BLWs are recruited per each Barangay
Ensure BLWs are appropriately trained
Conduct further enhancement trainings for BLWs
Provide mentorship and work shadowing opportunities for BLWs
Provide recommendations to the BLW coordinator to improve and update BLW Manual
Advocate for BLWs in their barangays to ensure appropriate honorarium and conditions are given
PLANNING Ms. Rachel Hollis
Why plan?
Establishes the key strategic priorities of DepEd that are related to ALS and the BLW Program
Allows ALS to set goals for the BLW Program
Allows ALS to identify the key initiatives required to be implemented to achieve those goals
Sets out the tasks required to be completed, by who and when. This sets accountability and responsibility for the BLW Program.
Types of plans
BLW Program Provincial Plan
BLW Program District Plan
Individual Plan
AWARENESS & ADVOCACY Ms. Kate Gilkison
Logo & Slogan
“Kada tao sa kada barangay”
Slogan Competition Winners
3rd Place – 100PHP
Ivy from Pasacao
2nd Place – 200PHP
Allan Juarez from Ragay
1st Place – 300PHP
James Resara from Ocampo
Key Components of A&A Facebook Page
District ALS Facebook Page
CamSur BLW Facebook Group
Regular Advocacy & Awareness Events
Literacy mapping
Recruitment of learners
Engaging with Stakeholders (LGU, Barangay Council, potential learners etc.)
Annual Event
Karaoke competition, advocacy forum, fun run etc.
Scenario: Your BLW program is running pretty well in your district, but there’s room for improvement. How do you maintain support from the LGU
and barangay councils?
How do you encourage regular attendance from your learners?
How do you increase awareness of ALS and the BLW Program?
Some advocacy and awareness activity ideas:
Karaoke competition
Fun run
King and Queen of ALS
Tree planting
ALS-lympics
Advocacy Forum
Bake sale
You should run an event in your district!
Scenario: You have a rural barangay that has never had a BLW before. You want to implement the BLW Program in this barangay.
How will you gain support and funding from the Barangay?
How will you recruit a suitable BLW?
How will you recruit learners?
Activity
In groups of two or three, you will be given an advocacy and awareness
activity to complete.
5 minutes!
FACEBOOK NA LANG! Special Guest - Ms. Jessica Powell
FUNDING Mr. Audric Co
Provincial Ordinance Securing funding is essential for the operation of the BLW Program.
The provincial BLW ordinance outlines the responsibility that the LGU and the Barangay have in relation to funding of the BLW Program
The provincial ordinance states that and that 1% of each Barangays IRA must go towards ALS programs and projects
The ordinance also states:
(A) Barangay which does not comply with this particular provision shall be declared inoperative in its entirety by the reviewing Sangguniang Bayan/Panglunsod and such ordinance shall be returned to the Punong Barangay for proper adjustment/revision; likewise, the concerned barangay treasurer who has the custody of the funds shall not make any further disbursements from the inoperative budget.
Funding Sources
FUNDING SOURCE
ACCESSED THROUGH SPECIFIC FUNDING SOURCE
BARANGAY THE BLCC General Fund Barangay Development Fund Sangguniang Kabataan Fund
MUNICIPAL THE MLCC General Fund Municipal Development Fund Special Education fund
PROVINCIAL THE PLCC,
VIA ALS SUPERINTENDENT
Aid to Barangay fund
Personal Services Ceiling
Does not apply to Barangay Literacy Workers
The Personnel Services Ceiling only refers to permanently employed workers of the Barangay
As a BLW is under a 10 month or 12 month contract, they are not considered a permanent employee
Under the general fund, BLWs fit under the category of maintenance and other operating expenses
BLW Honorarium Funding
Recommended honorarium of at least 1,000PHP per month
Main source of funding should be from the barangay IRA, and can be supplemented by municipal or provincial funds if necessary
If a Barangay has an honorarium smaller than 1,000 they have an option to: cluster with a neighbouring Barangay
appeal for more funding from the municipal or provincial government
Case Studies
5 minutes!
Case Study A
Barangay X has an Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) of 800,000php. Since the passing of the Provincial Ordinance, they are required to hire a BLW. Barangay X is located next to Barangay Y, who has an IRA of 700,000php. Is the IRA enough to hire a Barangay Literacy Worker? What can Barangay X do to ensure that they have a BLW?
Case Study B
You are asked by the PSDS to submit a proposal to the MLCC and LGU for funding requirements for the Barangay Literacy Worker Program. Create a sample proposal, with a break down of costs and discuss what sources of funding may be used for the proposal.
Case Study C
In your district of 19 barangays, 17 barangays are allocating funds towards the BLW Program. The two remaining barangays are reluctant to allocate funds towards the BLW program, saying they have no spare funds. What can you do to ensure these barangays support the BLW Program?
Case Study D
The municipality you work in does not have a municipal BLW Ordinance or Resolution. Now that the Provincial Ordinance has passed, what are the next steps to implementing the BLW program in your municipality?
Case Study E
Barangay Y has an Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) of 650,000php. Since the passing of the Provincial Ordinance, they are required to hire a BLW. Is the IRA enough to hire a Barangay Literacy Worker? What are some solutions to hiring a BLW with appropriate honorarium?
RECRUITMENT Ms Caitlin Sparks & Ms. Kate Gilkison
Experience & Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age and physically fit
Must be a registered resident of the barangay and/or municipality/city where he/she will be appointed
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent qualification or college diploma of any course
Must have a good command of the dialect of the barangay(s) he/she will be appointed
Must be computer literate and conversant on science, mathematics, English, Filipino and other subjects concerned basic education
Must have knowledge and enthusiasm in performing survey mapping and basic education and literacy development services for OSYAs
Must have some experience in teaching, training, or community organising
Must not be an immediate relative of the DALSC, Mobile Teacher, Punong Barangay, or Barangay Kagawad Chairperson of the Committee on Education
Key Competencies
Confidence in the delivery of learning modules and facilitation of classes comprising both youth and adults, using appropriate methods and strategies
Good community organization skills, including advocacy and program coordination
Good problem-solving skills, particularly in relation to the resolution of practical real-world problems
Demonstrated capacity to work both as part of a team and autonomously
Demonstrated proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking both Filipino and English
Personal Attributes Passionate about serving the community as a volunteer
Passionate about education as an agent of social change
Possess excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to adapt and be flexile, and to forego the methods of formal teaching in order to cater to the diverse learning needs of OSYAs
Maintain a positive attitude in the face of challenges and obstacles
Ability to take the initiative and develop creative solutions to problems
Ability to empathize and relate to a diverse range of community members
No pending cases in the barangay, and no derogatory record in the municipality/city
Demonstration! Please can we have some volunteers to participate?
Example Interview Questions
How old are you and where do you live? Have you ever been in trouble with the police
or the barangay tanod? Describe your work experience and
qualifications. Why do you want to be BLW? Give me an example of a time when you have
been involved in a community event. Some of your learners aren’t turning up to
learning sessions. What would you do to improve attendance?
Recruitment Process
Sign Memorandum of Agreement
Select BLW, advise others of unsuccessful application
Conduct Interviews with shortlisted candidates
Short list candidates with Barangay Captain and Education Kagawad
Place advertisements for BLW Position
TRAINING Mr. Audric Co
Training for ALS Implementers
At least on a yearly basis there should be refresher training held for the BLW Program. This should include EPSAs, DALSCs and MTs – and anyone else with BLW Management responsibilities.
The BLW Program Coordinator will be responsible for instigating this training.
The training should cover:
performance of the BLW Program
changes to be made to processes
refreshers for current processes, and
for ALS Implementers to share their positive experiences and challenges.
Municipal Training
Barangay Literacy Worker training should aim to equip BLWs with the knowledge and skills they need to serve their community’s literacy needs through ALS.
There are various methods of improving the knowledge and skills of BLWs. These include:
Formal BLW training
Work shadowing
Mentoring
Tools for Training
These tools will be included in the BLW manual, in hard copy, and can also be accessed online:
Initial training pack for BLWs
Sample training schedule
Work shadowing log
Mentoring agreement form
Essential Components of Training
Orientation to ALS
BLW Program Background
Roles and responsibilities of a BLW
Awareness & Advocacy
Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation
Basic Literacy Program
Accreditation and Equivalency Program
Conducting a Functional Literacy Test
Teaching Methods
Guest Speakers
What type of training have you recently carried out?
How did you secure funding for the training?
What topics did you focus on?
Did you have any guest speakers?
How did you ensure your participants attended?
MONITORING & EVALUATION, AND REPORTING
Ms. Rachel Hollis
Why monitor and evaluate?
For continual improvement of the BLW Program implementation
To assess whether we are meeting our targets
To assess whether the targets we set are having an impact on our goals
To identify any issues in implementing the BLW Program
To correct issues!
What are we trying to evaluate?
To what extent has the BLW Program been effective in increasing literacy rates in Cam Sur?
What are the impacts of the BLW Program within the community?
Monitoring Mechanisms
General ALS Monitoring Mechanisms
Management Information System (MIS)
ALS Implementer Surveys
ALS Implementer Profile
ALS Implementer Teaching Performance
ALS Implementer’s Community Involvement
Learners Feedback Form
Monitoring Mechanisms
Monitoring Mechanisms Specific for BLW Program
Most Significant Change (MSC)
Shows impact of BLW Program through
BLW Monitoring Database
Reporting Process (Quarterly Report)
Provincial Quarterly report distributed to PLCC
BLW Coordinator consolidates information from District reports into Provincial Quarterly report
Quarterly Report distributed to the MLCC
EPSAs and ALS Implementers create Quarterly District Report
ALS Implementers Complete MIS and BLW Databases
Reports
PLCC (Governor, Superintendent)
Annual Provincial BLW Program Report
Quarterly Provincial BLW Program Report
MLCC (Mayor, ALS Implementers)
Annual District BLW Program Report
Quarterly District BLW Program Report
After this workshop
Read through the soft copy of the manual found on the ALS website
www.depedcamsur.com/als.html
Send any feedback to the BLW Program email address
Talk to your SB members about the adoption of the Provincial Ordinance and formation of an MLCC
www.depedcamsur.com/als.html
Make sure you have all of your MIS and BLW information up to data
Next workshop
Will be facilitated by the EPSAs!
Creation of BLW Program District Annual Plans
Development of BLW Program District Quarterly Reports
PLEASE BRING YOUR COMPUTER NEXT TIME
NEXT MEETING WILL BE LATE FEBRUARY / EARLY MARCH
Salamat po saindo gabos for your attention and participation today!
