PHILIPPINE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL HEADS

Philippine Professional
Standards for School
Heads
(Deped Order No. 24,
s2020)
EDD 503 – Problems and Issues in
Education and Development
PAUL ANDREI E.
SEREÑO

Rationa
l e
• School heads, as stewards of schools,
play a crucial role in ensuring an enabling
and supportive environment for effective
teaching and learning.
• Teacher quality is vital in raising learner
achievement.
• The changes brought about by various
national and global frameworks such as
the K to 12 Basic Education Program,
ASEAN Integration, globalization, and the
changing character of 21st century
learners.
• The Philippine Professional Standards for
School Heads introduces a continuum of
professional practice

Policy
Statemen
t
• The Department institutionalizes a set of professional
standards for school heads, which articulates the
professional practice expected of a quality school head.
Through the PPSSH, DepEd commits to:
a.
b.
c.
support school heads in the performance
of their mandates and roles in the
regions, schools' divisions and/or schools,
including the improvement of teacher
quality, and, eventually, learner
achievement;
promote the continuing professional
development and advancement of school
heads based on the principles of career-
long learning; and
help school heads reflect on and assess
their own practice as they aspire for and
pursue professional development.

Monitori
ngand
Evaluati
o n
What are the Roles of the
School Heads?

School
Leadersh
i p
Quality
in the
Philippin
e s
a. Set the direction of the
school.
b. Manage the systems and
processes the school.
c. Promote quality teaching
and learning
d. Nurture themselves and
others
e. Engage stakeholders.

Guiding
Principl
e s
PPSSH
• PPSSH is learner-centered.
• PPSSH emphasizes on building and strengthening a network of
stakeholders for school and people effectiveness.
• PPSSH reflects the understanding of problems and issues at the
school and the need to address them.
• PPSSH focuses on developing high-quality instruction,
developing a strong school culture, and ensuring job-
embedded professional development for school personnel.
• PPSSH reflects values and concepts important in promoting
school success.
• PPSSH regards supervision as a crucial organizational behavior
in school management.
• PPSSH highlights the value of accountability and
transparency of school heads.
• PPSSH is anchored on the principles of inclusivity.

Philippine
Professional
Standards
for School
Heads

Career Stages of School
Heads Under PPSSH
Career Stage 1 School Heads (aspiring school
heads)
1. They have acquired the prerequisite
qualifications for the school head
position.
2. They demonstrate basic knowledge
and understanding of the authority,
responsibility, and accountability
expected of school heads as described
in the Philippine Professional
Standards for School Heads.

3. They have also acquired the minimum qualifications
to perform their functions as instructional
leaders and administrative managers.
4. They are equipped with exceptional teaching and/or
leadership skills described by Career Stage 3
and/or Career Stage 4 in the Philippine
Professional Standards for Teachers or other
relevant equivalent qualifications and
experiences.

Career Stage 2 School Heads
1. They apply the required knowledge
and understanding of the
authority, responsibility, and
accountability expected of them
as described in the Philippine
Professional Standards for
School Heads.
2. They are professionally independent
instructional leaders
in performing their functions as
and
administrative managers.

3. They maintain school effectiveness and people effectiveness by
leading strategically, managing school operations and
resources, focusing on teaching and learning, developing
themselves and others, and building connections.
4. They reflect on their practices for improvement and seek to
involve all school personnel in professional learning and
career advancement.

1. They consistently display an in-depth
knowledge and understanding of the
accountability expected of them as
described in the Philippine Professional
Standards for School Heads.
2. They exhibit advanced skills in performing
their functions as instructional
leaders and administrative
managers.

3. They establish shared governance with the wider
school community in the efficient and effective
implementation of school policies, programs, and other
initiatives towards the attainment of institutional goals.
4. They continuously reflect on and take steps to address their
developmental needs and those of other school personnel
and learners.

1. They consistently exhibit mastery in
their application of the
accountability expected of
them as described in the
Philippine Professional Standards
for School Heads.
2. They model the highest standards of
practice in performing their
functions as instructional leaders
and administrative managers.

3. They
implementation of school policies, programs, projects,
empower the wider school community in the
and
activities towards school community transformation.
4. They commit to inspire all school personnel and fellow school
leaders to continuously pursue excellence and create lifelong
impact in the school and community.

Domains and Strands of
PPSSH
5 Domains and 34 Strands
Domain 1 Leading Strategically 7 Strands
Domain 2 Managing School Operations and
Resources
6 Strands
Domain 3 Focusing on Teaching and 8 Strands
Domain 4 LDeeavrenlionpging Self and
Others
8 Strands
Domain 5 Building Connections 5 Strands

Domain 1: Leading Strategically
– 7 stands
1.Vision, mission and core values
2.Policy review and implementation
3.School planning and implementation
4.Research to improve school performance
5.Programs, projects, and activities
6.Learner’s voice
7.Monitoring and evaluation processes and tools

Domain 2: Managing School
Operations and
Resources – 6 strands
1. Records management
2. Financial management
3. School facilities and equipment
4. Management of staff
5. School safety for disaster preparedness, mitigation, and resiliency
6. Emerging challenges and opportunities

Domain 3: Focusing on Teaching
& Learning - 8 strands
1. School-based review, contextualization and implementation of learning
standards
2. Teaching standards and pedagogies
3. Teacher performance feedback
4. Learner achievement and performance indicators
5. Learning assessment
6. Learning environment
7. Career awareness and opportunities
8. Learner discipline

Domain 4: Developing Self and
Others – 8 strands
1. Personal and professional development
2. Professional reflection and learning
3. Professional Networks
4. Performance Management
5. Professional development of school personnel
6. Leadership development in individuals and teams
7. General welfare of human resources
8. Rewards and recognition

Domain 5: Community Engagement
– 5 strands
1. Management of diverse relationships
2. Management of school organizations
3. Inclusive practice
4. Communication
5. Community engagement

Domain 1: Leading Strategically
Strand Career Stage 1 Career Stage 2 Career Stages 3 Career Stage 4
Demonstrate Communicate the Collaborate with school Serve as a role model in the
knowledge of the DepEd vision, mission personnel in school and the wider
1. DepEd vision, mission and core values to the communicating the DepEd school community in
Vision,
Mission and
Core Values
and core values to
foster shared
understanding and
alignment of school
wider school
community to ensure
shared understanding
and alignment of school
vision, mission and core
values to the wider school
community to strengthen
shared understanding and
embodying DepEd vision,
mission and core values to
sustain shared
understanding and
policies, programs, policies, programs, alignment of school alignment of school
projects and activities. projects and activities policies, programs, policies, programs,
projects and activities projects, activities.
2. Demonstrate Develop and implement Engage the school Share with fellow school
School
Planning
and
Implementa
tion
knowledge &
understanding of the
phases of development
& implementation of
school plans aligned w/
with the planning team
school plans aligned
with institutional goals
and policies.
community in the
development and
implementation of school
plans aligned with
institutional goals and
heads best practice in the
development and
implementation of school
plans aligned with
institutional goals and
institutional goals and policies policies.
policies.

Demonstrate Undertake policy Engage stakeholders in Recommend to higher
knowledge and implementation and improving the authorities the
3. understanding of policy review in the school to implementation of enhancement of policies
Policy
implement
a tion and
review
implementation and
review to ensure that
school operations are
consistent with national
ensure that operations
are consistent with
national and local laws,
regulations and
reviewed policies to
ensure consistency of
school operations with
national and local laws,
relevant to school
operations based on
implementation and
review.
and local laws, issuances. regulations and issuances.
regulations and
issuances
Identify relevant Utilize relevant Collaborate with
school
Promote a culture of
4.
Research
and
innovatio
n
research findings
from reliable
sources in
facilitating data-
driven and
evidence- based
research findings
from
reliable sources in
facilitating data-
driven and evidence-
based innovations to
personnel in the
conduct of research
and utilization of
findings in facilitating
data-driven and
evidence-based
research to facilitate
data-driven and
evidence-based
innovations to
improve school
performance and

5. Display
understanding of
the
Implement programs
in the school that
Design and implement
needs-based programs
Lead and empower
school personnel in
Program
design and
implementatio
n
implementation
of programs in
the
school that
support
support the
development
of learners
in the school
that support
the
development of
designing and
implementing
needs- based
programs in the
the development of learners. school that support the
learners. development of learners
Demonstrate Utilize learner voice,
such as feelings,
views and/or
opinions to inform
policy development
and decision-
making towards
school
Design and apply Systematize processes in
6. knowledge and effective strategies in utilizing learner voice,
Learne
r
voice
understanding of
utilizing learner voice
utilizing learner
voice, such as
feelings, views
such as feelings, views
and/or opinions to inform
to inform policy and/or opinions to policy development and
development and inform policy decision-making towards
decision-making development and school improvement
towards school decision-making

7. Display knowledge
and understanding
of
Utilize available
monitoring and
Design supplemental
monitoring and
Lead in the
institutionalization of
Monitorin
g and
evaluatio
n
processes
and tools
monitoring and
evaluation
processes
and tools to
promote
learner
achievement.
evaluation processes
and tools to
promote learner
achievement
evaluation tools
following
standard
processes to
promote learner
achievement.
effective monitoring and
evaluation processes and
tools to promote
learner achievement.

Domain 2: Managing School Operations and Resources
1.
Records
management
Demonstrate skills
in managing school
data
and information
using technology,
including
ICT
Manage school data
and information
using technology,
including ICT, to
ensure efficient and
effective school
operations
Capacitate school
personnel in
managing school
data and information
using technology,
including ICT, to
ensure efficient and
effective school
operations.
Exhibit best practice in
managing school data
and information using
technology, including
ICT, to ensure efficient
and effective school
operations.
2. Demonstrate knowledge Manage finances Exhibit efficient and Create & implement a checking
Financial
management
and understanding of
policies, guidelines and
adhering
to policies,
guidelines
effective practices in the
management of finances
mechanism to sustain efficient
and effective management of
issuances in managing and issuances in consistently adhering to finances while adhering
finances such as allocation, policies, guidelines and consistently to policies,
allocation, procurement, procurement, issuances in allocation, guidelines & issuances in
disbursement and disbursement and procurement, allocation, procurement,
liquidation aligned with liquidation aligned disbursement & liquidation disbursement and liquidation
the school plan. with the school plan. aligned w/ the school plan. aligned w/ the school plan
.

3
Demonstrate
knowledge and
Manage school facilities
and equipment in
Establish shared
accountability in
Systematize processes in
managing school facilities
School
facilities
and
equipment
understanding of
issuances on recording,
adherence to policies,
guidelines and issuances
on acquisition,
managing school facilities
and equipment in
and equipment in
guidelines and
issuances on
acquisition, utilization, recording, utilization, guidelines and issuances acquisition, recording,
repair & maintenance, repair and on acquisition, recording, utilization, repair and
storage, & disposal in maintenance, storage utilization, repair and maintenance, storage and
managing school and disposal. maintenance, storage and disposal.
facilities & equipment. disposal..
4
Manageme
nt of staff
Demonstrate
knowledge and
understanding of laws,
issuances on managing
school staff.
Manage staffing such as
teaching load, grade
level and subject area
assignment in
adherence
to laws, policies,
guidelines and issuances
Engage school personnel
in maintaining effective
management of staff in
adherence to laws,
issuances based on the
needs of the school.
Empower school
personnel in sustaining
effective management of
staff in adherence to
laws, policies, guidelines
and issuances based on
the needs of the school.
based on the needs of
the school.

5
demonstrate
knowledge and
Manage school safety
for disaster
Work with the
wider school
community in
Institutionalize the
effective management of
School safety
for disaster
preparedness,
mitigation &
resiliency
understanding of laws,
issuances on managing
school safety for
disaster preparedness,
preparedness,
mitigation and
resiliency to ensure
continuous delivery
of instruction
managing school
safety for disaster
preparedness,
mitigation and
resiliency to maintain
continuous
school safety for disaster
preparedness, mitigation
and resiliency to
sustain continuous
delivery of instruction
mitigation & resiliency
in ensuring continuous
delivery of instruction
delivery of instruction.
6
Emerging
opportunities
& challenges
Identify emerging
opportunities and
challenges in
addressing the
needs of learners,
school personnel
Manage emerging
opportunities and
challenges to encourage
equality and equity in
addressing the needs of
learners, school
personnel and other
stakeholders.
Capacitate school
personnel in
managing emerging
opportunities and
challenges to
promote equality and
equity in addressing
Empower school
personnel in
managing emerging
opportunities and
challenges to ensure
equality and equity in
addressing the needs

Domain 3: Focusing on Teaching and Learning
1.
School-based
review,
contextualizat
ion and
implementati
on of learning
standards
Demonstrate
knowledge and
understanding of
school-based
review,
contextualization
and
implementation of
learning standards.
Assist teachers in the
review,
contextualization
and
implementation of
learning standards
to make the
curriculum relevant
for learners
Work with teams in the
conduct of review,
contextualization and
implementation of
learning standards to
assist teachers in making
the curriculum relevant
for learners
Share exemplary practice in
the review, contextualization
and implementation of
learning standards to
effectively assist teachers in
making the curriculum
relevant for learner.
Demonstrate Provide technical Engage school personnel Exhibit best practice in
2.
Teaching
standards
and
pedagogie
s
knowledge and
understanding of
teaching standards and
pedagogies within and
across learning areas to
provide technical
assistance to teachers
assistance to
teachers on teaching
standards and
pedagogies within
and across learning
areas to improve
their teaching
practice..
such as MTs, head teachers
and department heads in
providing technical
assistance to teachers on
teaching standards and
across learning areas to
providing technical
assistance to teachers for
them to develop
exemplary practices
consistent with teaching
standards and
across learning areas
to improve their improve their teaching

SStrand Career Stage 1 Career Stage 2 Career Stages 3 Career Stage 4
3
demonstrate
Use validated
feedback obtained
Collaborate with
school
personnel in
effectively using
validated feedback
obtained from
learners, parents and
other stakeholders to
help teachers improve
their performance.
Exhibit exemplary skills
in effectively using
Teacher
performanc
e feedback
use of feedback
obtained from
learners, parents
and other
stakeholders to
from learners,
parents and other
stakeholders to help
teachers improve
their
validated feedback
obtained from
learners, parents and
help
help teachers
improve
performance teachers improve their
their performance. performance
4
Learner
achievemen
t and other
performanc
e indicators
Set achievable and
challenging
learning outcomes
to support learner
achievement and
the attainment of
other performance
indicators.
Utilize learning
outcomes in developing
data-based interventions
to maintain learner
achievement and attain
other performance
indicators.
Engage the wider
school community in
developing data-
based interventions
to sustain learner
achievement and
attain other
performance
indicators.
Mentor fellow school
heads in sustaining
learner achievement
and in attaining other
performance
indicators to promote
accountability within
and beyond school
contexts.

5
Demonstrate
knowledge and
Provide technical
assistance to teachers in
Work with personnel
involved in evaluating
teachers’ use of
learning assessment
tools, strategies and
results consistent with
curriculum
requirements to
ensure accountability
in achieving higher
learning outcomes
Lead initiatives on the
innovative use of
learning assessment
results consistent with
curriculum
requirements to ensure
accountability in
achieving higher
learning outcomes.
Learning
assessmen
t
understanding of
learning assessment
using learning assessment
tools, strategies and results consistent with
utilization of results curriculum requirements
consistent
with
curriculum
requirements
to ensure accountability
in achieving higher
learning outcomes
6
Learning
environme
nt
Demonstrate
understanding of
managing a
learner- friendly,
inclusive and
healthy learning
environment.
Manage a learner-
friendly, inclusive
and healthy
learning
environment
Engage the wider
school community
in maintaining a
learner- friendly,
inclusive and
healthy learning
environment
Empower the wider
school community in
promoting and
sustaining a learner-
friendly, inclusive and
healthy learning
environment

7
Career
awareness
and
opportuniti
es
Demonstrate
knowledge and
understanding of
the integration of
career awareness
and opportunities
in the
Ensure integration of
career awareness
and opportunities in
the provision of
learning experiences
aligned with the
curriculum
Undertake initiatives
in integrating career
awareness and
opportunities in the
provision of learning
experiences aligned
with the curriculum
Institutionalize
integration of career
awareness and
opportunities into the
school curriculum and all
other learning
experiences
provision of learning
experiences aligned
with the curriculum
8
Learner
disciplin
e
Demonstrate
knowledge and
understanding of
existing national
and local policies
related to learner
discipline.
Implement learner
discipline policies
that are developed
collaboratively with
stakeholders
including parents,
school
Ensure that learner
discipline policies
developed with
stakeholders are
integrated into
various school
processes and
Lead concerted
efforts among
stakeholders to
develop and
implement effective
learner discipline
policies to support
student growth
personnel and the

Domain 4: Developing Self and Others
1.
Personal
and
professional
developme
nt
Conduct self-
assessment
of
personal
and
professional
development
needs using the
PPSSH
Set personal and
professional
development
goals based on
self- assessment
aligned with the
PPSSH.
Reflect on the
attainment
of personal
and
professional
development goals
and objectives based
on the PPSSH
Serve as a learning
resource to fellow school
heads in upgrading
personal and
professional
competencies aligned
with the PPSSH.
2.
Professiona
l reflection
and
learning
Demonstrate
understanding
of how professional
reflection and
learning can be used
in improving
practice.
Apply
professional
reflection
and learning
to improve
one’s practice.
..
nitiate
professional
reflections
and promote learning
opportunities with
other
school heads to
improve practice
Model exemplary
leadership practices
within and beyond
school contexts in
critically evaluating
practice and setting
clearly defined targets
for professional
development

m
3 Seek opportunities Participate in Engage actively in
professional
networks within and
across schools to
advance knowledge,
skills and practice.
Lead in organizing
Professiona
l
networks
to improve one’s
practice as a school
professional networks
to upgrade
knowledge
professional networks
to provide colleagues
leader through and skills and to opportunities to
maximize
professional enhance practice their potential and
networks. enhance their practice
4
Performanc
e
anagemen
t
Demonstrate
Implement the
performance
management
system with a team
to support the
career advancement
of school personnel,
and to improve
office performance.
Monitor and evaluate
with school personnel
the implementation
of the performance
management system
to ensure career
advancement for
individual school
personnel and to
improve office
performance
Exhibit exemplary
practice in the efficient
and effective
implementation of the
performance
management system to
ensure career
advancement for
individual school
personnel, and to sustain
improved office
knowledge and
performance
management system in
improving school
personnel and office
performance.

Demonstrate Implement Monitor and evaluate Model exemplary practice
5
Professiona
l
developme
nt of school
personnel
knowledge &
understanding of
professional dev’t in
enhancing strengths &
in addressing
professional
development
initiatives to enhance
strengths and
address performance
gaps
the implementation of
professional
development
initiatives in
enhancing strengths
and in addressing
in the implementation of
professional
development initiatives
to enhance strengths
and address
performance gaps
among
performance gaps among school performance gaps school personnel.
among school personnel among school
personnel personnel.
6
Leadership
developme
nt in
individuals
and teams
Identify strengths,
capabilities and
potentials of
individuals and
teams in performing
leadership roles and
responsibilities
Provide
opportunities to
individuals and
teams in
performing
leadership roles
and responsibilities
Capacitate individuals
and teams to
effectively perform
responsibilities in
fostering shared
governance and
accountability.
Empower individuals and
teams to consistently and
effectively perform
responsibilities in
achieving school goals in
shared governance and
accountability.

Display knowledge of Implement laws, Integrate laws, policies, Advocate the general
7
General
welfare
of
human
resource
s
laws, policies,
guidelines and
issuances on the
rights, privileges
and benefits of
school personnel to
promote
policies, guidelines
and issuances on
the rights,
privileges and
benefits of school
personnel to ensure
their general
welfare.
guidelines and
issuances on the rights,
privileges and
benefits of school
personnel in school
programs, projects
and
welfare of school
personnel by gaining
support from the wider
school community in
strengthening the
implementation of
relevant
their general welfare. activities to ensure their local and national
policies.
general welfare.
8
Rewards
and
recognitio
n
mechanis
Reward and
recognize learners,
school personnel
and other
stakeholders for
exemplary
Implement a school
rewards system to
recognize and
motivate learners,
school personnel
Work with school
personnel to encourage
stakeholders to support
the implementation of the
school rewards system in
recognizing and
motivating learners,
school personnel and
Institutionalize the
school rewards system
with support from the
wider school community
in recognizing and

Domain 5: Developing Self and Others
1.
Management
of diverse
relationships
‘
Demonstrate skills in
dealing with
authorities, colleagues,
parents and other
stakeholders to
encourage an enabling
and supportive
environment for
learners.
Build constructive
relationships with
authorities,
colleagues, parents
and other
stakeholders to
foster an enabling
and supportive
environment for
learners
Support school
personnel in
strengthening
relationships with
authorities,
colleagues, parents
and other
stakeholders to
maintain an enabling
and supportive
environment for
learners
Exhibit exemplary skills in
strengthening
relationships with
authorities, colleagues,
parents and other
stakeholders to sustain
an enabling and
supportive environment
for learners.

2.
Management
of school
organizations
Demonstrate
knowledge and
understanding of
policies and guidelines
on managing school
organizations, such as
learner organizations,
faculty clubs and
parent-teacher
associations, in support
of the attainment of
institutional goals.
Manage school
organizations, such
as learner
organizations,
faculty clubs and
parent- teacher
associations, by
applying relevant
policies and
guidelines to
support the
attainment of
Evaluate the
accomplishment of
school organizations,
such as learner
organizations, faculty
clubs and parent-
teacher associations, to
determine their impact
on the attainment of
Exhibit exemplary
practice in managing
school organizations,
such as learner
organizations, faculty
clubs and parent-
teacher associations, to
support the attainment
of institutional goals

3.
Inclusiv
e
practice
Demonstrate
knowledge and
understanding of
inclusive practices,
such as gender
sensitivity, physical
& mental health
awareness &
culture
responsiveness, to
foster awareness,
acceptance and
respect.
Exhibit inclusive
practices, such as
gender sensitivity,
physical and
mental health
awareness and
culture
responsiveness, to
foster awareness,
acceptance and
respect.
Engage the wider
school community in
promoting inclusive
practices, such as
gender sensitivity,
physical and mental
health awareness and
culture responsiveness,
to strengthen
awareness, acceptance
and respect.
Create a culture of
inclusivity in the school
and the community
through practices, such
as gender sensitivity,
physical and mental
health awareness, and
culture responsiveness,
to promote and
strengthen awareness,
acceptance and respect

4.
Communication
Demonstrate
competent skills
in speaking and
writing, as well
as in utilizing
communication
platforms, in
communicating
with teachers,
learners, parents
and other
stakeholders.
Communicate
effectively in
speaking and in
writing to teachers,
learners, parents
and other
stakeholders,
through positive use
of communication
platforms, to
facilitate
information sharing,
collaboration and
support
Mentor school
personnel in
communicating
effectively in
speaking and in
writing, as well as in
the positive
use of
communication
platforms, to
facilitate
information sharing,
collaboration and
support
Exhibit exemplary
skills in
communicating
effectively in speaking
and in writing to
teachers, learners,
parents and other
stakeholders to
facilitate information
sharing, collaboration
and support, and to
ensure positive use of
communication
platforms within and
beyond the school.

5.
Involve the
community, such
as
Initiate partnerships
with the community,
such as parents,
alumni, authorities,
industries and other
stakeholders, to
strengthen support
for learner
development, as
well as school and
community
improvement.
Empower the
community, such as
parents, alumni,
authorities, industries
and other
stakeholders, to
participate in
addressing concerns
on learner
development, as well
as school and
community
improvement.
Lead the community,
including parents,
alumni, authorities,
industries and other
stakeholders, in creating
collaborative actions in
solving complex issues
on learner development,
as well as school and
community
improvement
Communit
y
engageme
nt
parents, alumni,
authorities,
industries
and other
stakeholders, in
school programs,
projects and activities
to gain support for
learner
development,
as well as school and
community
improvement..

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