26/06/2026
Look ! SDO Program Head Conducts Monitoring and Technical Assistance on Reading and Numeracy Programs
As part of the Department of Education's continuous commitment to improving learners' academic performance, Schools Division of Ilocos Sur Education Program Supervisor in MAPEH, Ma'am Cecille Saldua, conducted school monitoring and provided technical assistance focusing on the implementation of the school's reading and numeracy programs at San Pablo Elementary School, June 26.
The activity aimed to assess the school's initiatives in addressing reading and numeracy gaps among learners and to provide guidance on strengthening intervention strategies. During the visitation, Ma'am Saldua carefully reviewed the school's reading and numeracy programs, emphasizing the importance of data-driven interventions to help struggling learners improve their literacy and numeracy skills.
She examined the school's identified reading and numeracy gaps and discussed appropriate intervention measures being implemented, such as remediation sessions, targeted learning activities, differentiated instruction, and regular progress monitoring. She encouraged teachers to continuously evaluate learners' performance and ensure that interventions are responsive to their individual learning needs.
Furthermore, Ma'am Saldua reviewed teachers' instructional materials, written works, and performance tasks in MAPEH. She emphasized the importance of ensuring the congruency of lessons, learning competencies, written works, and performance tasks to guarantee that assessments accurately measure the intended learning outcomes. She also provided valuable recommendations on aligning classroom assessments with the learning competencies and maintaining quality instructional practices.
The technical assistance session concluded with a productive discussion where teachers and school head actively participated by sharing their best practices, challenges encountered, and plans for further improving the implementation of reading and numeracy interventions. The visit served as an opportunity for professional growth and reaffirmed the school's commitment to delivering quality education through effective teaching strategies and learner-centered interventions.
The school under the leadership of Mrs Rowena G. Hermano, Head Teacher III, expresses its sincere gratitude to Ma'am Cecille Saldua, for her invaluable guidance, constructive feedback, and untiring support in strengthening the implementation of reading and numeracy programs. Her visit inspired the teaching force to remain committed to providing meaningful learning experiences and ensuring that every learner develops essential literacy and numeracy skills necessary for lifelong learning.
