'\Republic of the Philippines

Department of EducationRegion Vll, Central Visayas

DIVISION OF CEBU PROVINCESudlon, Lahug, Cebu City

February as, 2018

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SEAMEO INNOTECH 15" INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

To: AssistantsuperintendentsChiefs, CID and SGODDivision Supervisors/CoordinatorsDjstrjct S u perv isors/OI CsElementary and Secondary School Heads

1. Attached is Regional Memorandum No. 0131, s. 2018, entitled, "SEAMEOINNOTECH 15th International Conference."

2. The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) lNNOTECHwill conduct its 15th International Conference with the theme "7lf7#.v/.ng ;.n f#e Many/.ns-/nc/us/-ve Educaffon Re-/.mag/.ned" from March 6-8, 2018 at the SEAMEO INNOTECH,Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City.

3. For more information, contact SEAMEO INNOTECH at (02) 924-7681 to 84 or emailat conference@seameo-innotech.org.

4. Immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is directed.

RHEA MAR A. ANGTUD, Ed.D., CESO VlSchools Division Superintendent

I E£,rfaEtECAo.o#DYTALAN, Ed.D.ivision Superintendenl

Telephone Numbers:Schools Division Superintendent:Asst. Schools Division Superintendent:Accountingsectien:Disbursingsection:Admin/Legal:

(032) 255-6405(032) 414-7457(032) 254-2632(032) 2554401(032) 253-7847

Website : www.depedcebuprovince.comE-mail Add : depedcebuprovince@ya hoo.com

REPUBLIKANG PILIPINASREPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

KAGAWARAN NG EDUKASYONDEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

REHIYON VII, GITNANG VISAYASREGION VII, CENTRAL VISAYAS

Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City

REGIONAL MEMORANDUM

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SEAMEO INNOTECH 15th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

To: Schools Division Superintendents

1. For the information and guidance of all concerned, attached is DepEdMemorandum No. 153, s. 2017 dated October 12, 2017 with the subject "SEAMEOINNOTECH 15th International Conference", which is self- explanatory.

2. For details, please refer to the attached Memorandum and communication.

3. Immediate and wide dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.

A .JULIET A. JERUTA, Ph. D., CESO IV

DirectorOfficer-1 n-Charge

JAJ/EBEJ/QBSCLMD'18

Office of the Director (ORDii), Tel. Nos.: (032)231-1433; 231-1309; 414-7399; 414-7325; Office of the Assistant Director, Tel. No.: (032) 255-4542Field Technical Assistance Division (FTAD), Tel. Nos.: (032) 414-7324 Curriculum Learning Management Division (CLMD), Tel Nos.: (032) 414-7323

Quality Assurance Division (QAD), Tel. Nos.: (032) 231-1071 Human Resource Development Division (HRDD), Tel. No.: (032) 255-5239Education Support Services Division (ESSD), Tel. No.: (032) 254-7062 Planning, Policy and Research Division (PPRD), Tel. Nos.: (032) 233-9030;

414-7065 Administrative Division, Tel. Nos.: (032) 414-7326; 414-4367; 414-7366; 414-7322; 414-4367Finance Division, Tel. Nos.: (032) 256-2375; 253-8061; 414-7321

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Department of EducationRegion VII, Centra! Visayas

RD2018-38707-Feb-18

Inspire of the substantive gains made by Southeast Asian countries in providing access to education for theirciu?ens, learners from the fringes of society continue to face challenges in claiming their right to education tlt& np.irtici ilaHy the case for those in communities which are geographically remote or affected by poverty, conflict, naturalcfoasteri and social, economic, cultural, and physiological access barriers. There are, however, many instances o*learners vvho cave been able to surmount these barriers and achieve success due to innovations in the design anddelivery of inclusive education services, the passion, commitment and creativity of individual educators, the supportof families, communities and other stakeholders, and the motivation, drive and love of learning on the pan of thelearners ihemselves. The possibility of replicating these cases of success is critical for the Southeast Asian region tofully attain Sustainable Development Goal No. 4 of "ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promotelifelong learning opportunities for ali". to support this effort the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education OrganizationRepjonai Center for Educational innovation and Technology (SEAMED 1NNOTECH) is mounting its 15* SEAMEDiNNOTECH international Conference (IS1"' 1C) with a focus on "re-imaginingapproaches to Inclusive education,"

Concentrating on the critical question, "How do we create a thriving learning community for all?" theSEAIVSEO INNOTrCH 15:r 1C will use the power of stories to explore inclusive education from the perspective <>? iearners

who are traditionally unseen, unheard and underserved in an effort to engage conference participants to rethink andreflect on innovative, high impact and sustainable approaches to providing quality education for all. The Conferencedeiibeiations will be anchored on three learning themes related to inclusive education: i) inclusive Leadership, ii!Inclusive Learning Culture, and iii) Inclusive Policies and Practices. It will use the power of personal narratives of

remarkable marginalized learnerswork towards improving access tc

In lieu of traditional conference formats involving multiple speakers, panels aconversations will be facilitated using a modified Open Space Technology |OST} approach tto discuss education-related issues as well as exchange and share new ideas and best prociof inclusive teaching and learning strategies in the region. A selection of compelling stories

themes will help frame the conference deliberations supported by synthesis sessions fro IT

join us in the 15"' it on March 6-8, 2018 at SEAMED fNNOTECH, Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezonshare your narrative and discuss issues and opportunities related to providing quality education tcinalked learners with other education stakeholders in the region. Register now at our conferencei ' i - . ' j \» - : . \T , . To support your participation, in the Conference, you may refer to the attachediucation Memorandum No. 1S3, s. 2017. We invite you as well to tsw part in our pre-rventjpening on our Facebook page and voice your thoughts, ideas,, and stories on issues surrounding

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15;l iC Secretariat through •t63?.9?<1.7SBl to 84 Joeecu'-. ••.;•'•,) or Lauren (liU'£:\:;vsea:;'u:e:ij;;in.Lr..e;..;;,- • . )

::h for regular updates.

VVe look forward to your positive response, and interacting with you at the Conference.

Very truly yours,

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RAM ON C. BACANICenter Director

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Department of Cbucatton

DepEd MEMORANDUMNO. 153 > s 2°17

SEAMEO INNOTECH 15th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

To: UndersecretariesAssistant SecretariesRegional Secretary, DepEd-ARMMBureau and Service DirectorsRegional DirectorsSchools Division SuperintendentsDivision Chiefs and Unit HeadsPublic Elementary and Secondary School HeadsAll Others Concerned

1. The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO)INNOTECH will conduct its 15th International Conference with the themeThriving in the Margins-Inclusive Education Re-imagined from March 6 to 8, 2018at the SEAMEO INNOTECH, Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City,

2. Since 1986, SEAMEO INNOTECH has convened its Biennial InternationalConference as a platform for exchanging ideas, networking, and sharing goodpractices among education stakeholders. This year, the 15th SEAMEO INNOTECHInternational Conference will give an opportunity for those in the marginalizedsectors to be heard by the policy-makers amidst competing interests and concerns.

3. All interested participants are invited to attend this activity.

4. For more information, contact SEAMEO INNOTECH at (02) 924-7681 to 84or e-mail at conference@seameo-innotech.org.

5. Immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.

LEONOR MA.GTOLIS BRIONESSecretary

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CONFERENCEOFFICIALS

MCDJ, l.)M SEAMEO INNOTBCH l i i lh CpnfcryncfOHM-Scplembpr lS..'Oclob«r3, 2017"

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15thSEAMEO INNOTECHnternational Conference

Thriving in the Margins: Inclusive Education Re-Imagined

GUIDE FOR PARTICIPANTS

CO-ORGANIZERS:

Location

The conference wil! be held at SEAMEO INNOTECH campus in Quezon City,Philippines. The campus is located inside the UP-Ayala Land Technohub, aninformation technology park jointly developed by the University of the Philippines(UP) Dilirnan and property developer Ayala Land.

Upon entering Technohub from Commonwealth Avenue, in front of SEAMEOINNOTECH is the Microtel by Wyndham UP Technohub and HSBC Philippines.Commonwealth Avenue is the main access to SEAMEO INNOTECH where publicjeepneys, buses and taxis pass.

There is also a smaller rear gate access through Central Avenue, across theentrance of the New Era University, which may be accessed from 7:00 am to 7:00pm only.

The imposing buildings with steeples and spires to the left of Technohub belongto the "Iglesia ni Cristo" (Church of Christ), a Christian religious group. Thecomplex is known as "Iglesia Central" or "Igiesia Cathedral." When a taxi driverdoes not know where SEAMEO INNOTECH is, it usually helps to tell him that itis near the Iglesia Central (or Central) or UP Technohub on the road to Fairview.

SEAMED.INNOTECH

University of the PMItppirws(Dintftn Campus)

If you're comingfrom Quezon Circle,make a U-turn under theTandaiKj Sora Fly-Over

j) After making the u-turn.*tay: on the rightmost laneand turn right at the firs!yp Ayala TedhrwHub Gate(next to Mkrotet}

QUEZONMEMORIAL

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Housingi Authority (NHAJ

SEAMED INNCITKCH Location Map

Entry to the Philippines

Nationals from ASEAN-member states and 148 other countries can enter thePhilippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding 30 days*"provided they holdvalid tickets Tor their return journey to port of origin or next port of destinationand their passports valid for a period of at least six months beyond contemplatedperiod of stay." - dfa.gov.ph

Participants with passports from countries listed below are advised to apply for atemporary visitor's visa at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in their respectivecountry of origin or legal residence:

AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaArmeniaAzerbaijanBangladeshBelarusBosnia & HerzegovinaChinaCubaEgyptGeorgiaIndia

JordanKosovo

LibyaMacedoniaMoldovaMontenegroNauruNigeriaNorth KoreaPakistan

Sierra LeuneSerbiaSomaliaSouth SudanSri tankaSudan

Timor LesteTongaUkraine

' Brazilian and Israeli nationals are given 59 days stay based on existing agreements" Holders of passports from the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau

are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding 14 days

Possible Air Routes

The main international gateway for travelers to the Philippines, and Metro Manilain particular, is the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City. NAIAhas 4 passenger terminals, 3 of which serve international flights. Terminals 1 and 3take the bulk of foreign arrivals accommodating international flights of 38 carriers,while Terminal 2 (Centennial Terminal) is exclusively used by Philippine Airlines forboth its domestic and international flights.

The most convinient way to reach the conference venue from NAIA is by taxiwhich would take around an hour and a half of travel time and costs between 600to 800 pesos.

A viable alternative entry point to Metro Manila is Clark Internatinal Airport inPampanga - a province north of the capital. Clark hosts 8 airlines with internationalflights to and from 7 Asian cities: Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Incheon, Busan,Doha, and Dubai. In October of 2017, flights between Shanghai and Clark areexpected to begin with China Eastern Airlines.

Clark International Airport is about 2 hours away from SEAMEO INNOTECH.For transportation services from Clark to Metro Manila, participants may visit:crk.ci arkairport.com.

Accommodation

There are hundreds of hotels all over Metro Manila. The organizers have identifiedsix accommodation options in Quezon City area based on their affordability,quality of service, and distance from the conference venue. When booking fora room in these hotels, participants are advised to mention that they will beattending the 15th SEAMEO INNOTECH International Conference to avail of thespecial rate given to participants.

One Liberty Hotel12 Kalayaan AvenueMalaya, Q.C.Distance from SI - 5.8 kmhttp://www.onelibertyhoteiph.com/

Seda Vertis NorthAstra corner Lux DrivesVertis North, Bago Bantay, Q.C.Distance from SI - 3.8 kmhttp://www.seda hotels.com/

Verjandel Hotel70 Kalayaan AvenueDiliman, Q.C.Distance from SI - 4.3 kmhttp://www.verjandelhotel.com/

Oracle Hotel & Residences317 Katipunan AvenueLoyola Heights, Q.C.Distance from SI - 5.8 krnhttp://www.oraclehotel.com.ph/

Microtel by WyndhamUP-Ayala Land TechnoHubCommonwealth Ave., Diliman, Q.C.Distance from SI - 0.8 kmhttp://www.microtel-uptechnohub.com/

Fersal Hotel130 Kalayaan AvenueDiliman, Q.C.Distance from SI - 3.4 kmhttp://www.fersal.com/kalayaan/

ClimateThe Philippines is a tropical country with justtwo seasons. During the conference, weatherin the country is expected to be hot and dry.Attendees are advised to wear smart casualwith breathable fabric. It would also be wiseto carry an umbrella or raincoat in case of wetweather.

THINGS TO KNOW

LanguageWhile there are over 100 regional languagesin the Philippines, the national languageis Filipino, with English as the most widelyspoken second language. Ail business,governmental and legal transactions areconducted in English.

The 15th SEAMEO INNOTECH InternationalConference will be conducted in English.

utilitiesElectricity is 220 volts A/C. Manyof the major tourist hotels alsohave 110-volt A/C outlets. The water inMetro Manila and the other major cities areconsidered potable. Bottled purified wateror mineral water is often supplied by hotelsand resorts and sold in all grocery stores. Youmay also buy bottled drinking water from theSEAMEO INNOTECH Canteen.

Telephone service is available and you candirect dial to almost anywhere in the world.Various SIM and prepaid phone cards forboth local and international calls are alsoavailable in different denominations, andcan be used for either landlines or mobilephones. SIM and phone cards are availableat groceries, supermarkets, conveniencestores and malls.Currency

The local currency is Philippine Peso. Notes are issued in denominations of P20, P50, P100, P200,P500, and P 1,000, while coins are issued for 5, 10, and 25 centavos; and 1, 5 and 10 pesos. Foreigncurrencies can be exchanged at banks, hotels, authorized money changing shops, and largedepartment stores.

This coming March 06-08, 2018, listento the accounts of how those living in

succeeded not only for themselves butalso for others.

LEARNING THEMES

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INCLUSIVEEDUCATIONRE-IMAGINED

It aims to provide an opportunity for the conferenceparticipants to rethink and reflect on the current anclgood pracnc-:-:-':> in inclusive qu^hcy eduction an;:! howlessons learned from the conference csn be applied intheir individual contexts and reahi:ies.

InclusiveLeadership

InclusiveLearning Culture

Inclusive Policiesand Practices

The 15th 1C is a mi it of plenary presentations, synthesis sessions, andconcurrent breakou;: discussions on sndusive educaticn and h:srelationship to the learning themes. It will use the power of personalnarratives or remarkable marginalized learners that can stir connectionson how the region can work towards improving access to qualityeducation. For learners in the periphery

The Conference will be held for two-and-a-half days with discussionsanchored on three teaming ths-mes related to Inclusive education:i ) Inclusive Leadership, ii) inclusive Learning Culture and = i i } InclusivePolicies and Practices A selection of compelling stories acjclressmgi:hesfi rhree learning theme:? vviSI frame the coiiference rleiiberat.ionsLearning conversations will be fgciiitated usino 3 modified Open SpaceTechnology (OST)appjeach that will erio/ige participants to discusseducation-related issues as well as exchange and shar^ new idea^ andbes-t practices in the implomental'ion of inclusive teachng and kerning?trr>tegies in the region

"Conversation weavers" wsil fdcHitat^ l.he rreanon of a tapestry of" k-ssorslearned ov a synthesis suppoited by a shared action agenda thai!^,-ar*!cip:ints can apply in ihesr own ^otcings. This synthesis will helpthe participants make sense of the shaded stories and discussions toredefine Lheirown Lis'iderstancling of insitision and how they can helpsupport and nnprove? access to qualify erk^r-^tjon for all.

INDICATIVECONFERENCESCHEDULE

DAY 01MARCH O6. 2O1S

O&OO Context Settingand OpeningMessage

09:15 Keynote AddressEducation ReliefFoundation {ERF}

1O:OO PLENARY3 Stones on Inclusiveleadership

TfcOQ Opening the Circle

T4u5O LearningConversation 2

15;3O LearningConversation 3

163O Story Weaving

17:00 Evening f*iews

DAY 02MARCH 07, 2018

09:00 Morning News

O9:3O PLENARY3 Stories onPractices, Policiesand Culture inInclusive Education

1D:OO LearningConversation 4

11:0G LearningConversation 5

13:50 LearningConversation 6

1430 LearningConversation 7

16:30 Evening News

DAY 03MARCH OS. 2018

Q9:OO Morning News

O9-.3O Priority Setting andAction Planning

1O.30 Story Weaving/Tapestry

l!:iO Ciosing the Circle

12:OO Lunch

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TO REGISTER

Co to https;//sea(Tteo-innotech.odoo.com

Click on Events and choose 15th SEAM6OINNOTECH International Conference.

Fill out the registration page and pay theconference fee.

OR

Flii out the registration form enclosed in

this brochure.

Submit the form and pay the conferencefee.

CONFERENCE FEEPHP 10.000/USD 2OO

PHP 12.500/ USD 25!

EARLY BIRD(until February 2018}

REGULAR RATE

SPECIAL RATE(Dep£d, CHED, TESDAt

You may choose to pay online via Paypal orthrough bank deposit. Details are provided onthe registration form.

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ORGANIZER

Southeast Asictn Ministers of Education OrganizationPegiona) Cenver for Educationai innovation and Technology

Commonwealth Avenue. Ditiman. Quezon City 11 Gl PNIippmes

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