The inclusion of Alternative Learning System (ALS) in School-Based Management strengthened the program implementation. The inclusion is being emphasized in a more participatory and learner-centered approach, and encouraging deeper analysis of the school/CLC context through evidence-based problem analysis. The intervention generated from analyzed data is plotted in the School Improvement Plan (SIP). The SIP is a roadmap that lays down specific interventions of the school. With the help of the community and other stakeholders, the interventions shall improve the three (3) key result areas in basic education: access, quality, and governance. The SIP is prepared by the School-Community Planning Team (SPT) and is the basis of school AIP.
Through the involvement of teachers (in the regular and ALS), parents, and community members in key decisions, the school can create a more effective learning environment for learners including ALS learners. Beyond effective learning environment for ALS learners is the ownership of the ALS program. Owning the program encourages creativity and innovation, overcome prejudices, and builds trust in the workplace.
As an outcome of heightened inclusion of ALS in the School Based Management, School-Based ALS Learning Centers are now developing from Type 3/C to Type 4/D; Two (2) secondary schools are now implementing ALS Senior High School-the Tarlac National High School and Corazon C. Aquino Senior High School; and an enhanced literacy activities involving Literacy Coordinating Council are now being implemented in the division.
The strong support of school personnel, parents, learners, and Local Government Unit ( LGU) and other external stakeholders effect high level of SBM practice.