LINKAGES AND NETWORKING WITH ORGANIZATIONS  Founded in 1943.

It has 150 members in more than 145

countries who are professional educators from all levers.
“We cannot live for ourselves alone. Our lives are connected www. ascd.org
by a thousand invisible threads, and along these sympathetic
fibers, our actions run as causes and return to us as results” 2. National and Local Linkages
a. Linkages could be established between universities
 The school and its community, in collaboration with and colleges offering identical degrees. Cross-enrolment for
public and private institutions and organizations are subject needed for graduation is allowed.
indeed inseparable if they are to create an impact on b. Joint researches could be conducted by two or
the lives of the students and members of the three universities depending on their respective expertise. The
community they are committed to serve. dissemination of findings t other universities in the area is a big
 The school can enjoy linkages and networking help.
activities with international, national, and local
organizations in the community for mutual benefits Networking
and assistance needed. • Is a grid/ web whose members actively demonstrate
- Prepare a list of projects and activities it plans to how they can work together to attain common
undertake including the much needed assistance objectives, undertake innovative practices and update
in terms of human and material resources members regarding breakthrough in different
- Then determine the institutions and organizations disciplines.
with parallel objectives and service.
1. Networking with Professional Organizations
Here are some working linkages between schools nationwide a. Consortium among Universities and Colleges
and associations’ centers with local offices manned by a * Taft Consortium
complete set of officials and active members manned by a * The Mendiola Consortium
complete set of officials and active members: b. With Subjects Specialist
* BIOTA – Biology Teachers from
LINKAGES
universities nationwide
1. International Linkages * MATHED
a. Pi Lambda Theta * The Physics Teachers Association
* The Chemistry Teachers Association
 Pi Lambda Theta is an international honor society and c. Teacher Education Institutions
professional association of women educators. * The Philippine Association for
 Based in its main office in Michigan, chapters are located Teacher Education (PAFTE)
in different universities nationwide. Philippine is the only * State Universities and Colleges
chapter outside the United States. Teacher Educators’ Ass. (SUCTEA)
d. National Organization
* FAAP (Federation of Accrediting
b. INNOTECH Associations of the Philippines)
 INNOTECH is the center for training educational leaders
* PACUCOA (Philippine Association
from Southeast region under the SEAMEO organization.
of Colleges and Universities
 It conducts training programs to upgrade the
competencies of teachers from the region in all disciplines. Commission on Accreditation)
* AACUP (Association for
c. World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI) Accrediting Colleges and
 The council holds conferences in different member Universities of the Philippines)
countries annually which is participated in by members of 2. Networking with Foundations
the local chapter. a. Educational Research and Development Assistance (ERDA)
Foundation, Inc.
d. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development b. Metrobank Foundation, Inc.
(ASCD) c. Network of Outstanding Teachers and Educators (NOTED)
 ASCD is a membership organization that develops d. Ayala Foundation, Inc. (AFI)
programs, products, and services essential to the way e. GMA Foundation
educators learn, teach, and lead.
f. SM Foundation, Inc
g. Foundation for Upgrading Standards in Education (FUSE)
h. Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology (PFST)
i. Books for the Barrio and Asia Foundation
j. Bato Balani Foundation
k. Philippine Business for Education (PBED)

3. Networking with Government Offices

a. Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC) under the Dep
Ed trains trainers who handle literacy training courses among
the youth.
b. The Dept. of Science and Technology (DOST)
supports undergraduate and graduate scholarship programs in
science and mathematics in the Regional Science Teaching
Centers were selected Centers of Excellence by the Panel for
Teacher Education, (CHED).
c. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
organizes Technical Panels for all professions, selects
institutions as Centers of Excellence in their chosen fields
regularly benchmarks the curricula of all degrees with
international standards.
d. The Teacher Education Council (TEC) of the Dep
Ed focuses its program on teacher education policies and
standards. This is the link between DepEd and CHED.

4. Networking with Media

a. Broadcast ABS-CBN and GMA Foundation provide
assistance to school children and teachers through its
educational broadcasts, donation of instructional materials,
and school buildings and conducting interviews of achievers in
various professions.
b. Government and private channels, likewise, include
award – winning entries to national competitions in the fields of
education, sports, and healthcare.
c. Historic and cultural events and celebrations
brought to all homes promote the spirit of nationalism and
pride. Technical know- how and methodical procedures serve
as welcome guides in daily activities.
d. Publication and Prints – publication through the
daily newspapers, magazines and other reading materials are
rich sources of information for purposes. Important events,
international national and local are recorded and filed future
references. Outstanding speeches, papers read in conferences
and literary piece are prints that provide valuable insights and
enlightenment.
e. Projected Materials – Education films and projected
documentaries widen children’s knowledge and outlook for
growth and development. Videotapes on the overview of the K
to 12 curriculum are likewise available.