Strand 5.5

Which key principle best explains the sustainable impact of community engagement in education?

• Strict compliance with policies

• Deep involvement of DepEd officials only

• Ownership by the local community

• Centralized governance in education

Why is the cultural sensitivity aspect crucial in local engagement efforts?

• It promotes uniform curriculum delivery.

• It facilitates external monitoring.

• It ensures policies are followed.

• It increases acceptance and relevance of initiatives.

In implementing the Adopt-a-School Program, which entity must ratify the MOA signed by the school and private sector?

• Barangay Captain

• Regional Director of DepEd

• Parent-Teacher Association

• Chair of the Local School Board

Which incentive is granted to businesses under RA 8525 for adopting a school?

• Tax exemption for the entire business

• Reduction of tuition fees in private schools

• 50% deduction from gross income on expenses

• Lifetime partnership certification

Which best illustrates a long-term outcome of successful community engagement in schools?

• Increased number of MOAs signed

• Completion of Brigada Eskwela

• Strengthened local solutions and accountability

• Higher ranking in division performance metrics

How can schools effectively express appreciation to stakeholders?

• Through annual reports only

• By excluding them in decision-making

• By involving them only during Brigada Eskwela

• Through certificates, cards, and public acknowledgment

Which characteristic disqualifies a private entity from participating in the Adopt-a-School Program?

• Recently established but compliant

• No legal personality

• History of illegal activity convictions

• Operating within the education sector

What makes stakeholder mapping essential in community engagement?

• It limits participation to select groups

• It identifies potential donors exclusively

• It ensures broad, inclusive representation

• It removes inactive partners from the system

Which is a valid reason for early termination of an Adopt-a-School MOA?

• Lack of school budget

• Overlapping of school programs

• Dissolution of the adopting entity

• Non-involvement of barangay officials

What is the purpose of involving socio-civic groups and NGOs in school engagement?

• For budget reporting requirements

• To decentralize leadership accountability

• To support student learning and development

• To replace formal education institutions