DepEd issues new guidelines for NQESH Category B aspiring School Heads

DepEd issues new guidelines for NQESH Category B aspiring School Heads

The Department of Education (DepEd) announced new guidelines for the National Qualifying Examination for School Heads (NQESH) aspirants under Category B. DepEd Memorandum No. 046, s. 2023 outlines the conduct of coaching and mentoring sessions, focusing on fortifying the readiness and enhancing the skills of these aspiring school heads.

To bolster the appointment and deployment process, DepEd previously emphasized the importance of the NQESH results with their memorandum DM No. 25, s. 2023. As specified in Sec. 3b of the said memorandum, Category B candidates must undergo coaching and mentoring sessions with an experienced or outstanding School Principal before retaking the examination.

This newly released memorandum is a concrete guide for the NQESH Category B examinees and their respective mentors. The details include qualifications, requirements, and procedures to ensure the sessions' effective conduct.

Those seeking further details or clarifications can contact the National Educators Academy of the Philippines-Professional Development Division at their office in Pasig City or drop an email at neap.pdd@deped.gov.ph.

DepEd reiterates the significance of these guidelines in ensuring the quality of school leaders, aiming to improve the education system. Immediate dissemination of this directive is urged to reach all concerned parties.

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AUG 11 2023
GUIDELINES ON THE CONDUCT OF COACHING AND MENTORING SESSIONS

DepEd MEMORANDUM No. 046, s. 2023

FOR THE NATIONAL QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR SCHOOL HEADS 2021 CATEGORY B ASPIRING SCHOOL HEADS
To:
Undersecretaries
Assistant Secretaries Bureau and Service Directors
Regional Directors All Others Concerned
Schools Division Superintendents
1. The Department of Education issued DepEd Memorandum No. 25, s. 2023 titled "Amendment to DepEd Memorandum No. 100, s. 2022 and Clarification on the Use of the National Qualifying Examination for School Heads (NQESH) or Principal's Test Results in Relation to DepEd Order No. 007, s. 2023 (Guidelines on Recruitment, Selection, and Appointment in the Department of Education)," which emphasized the significance and use of the NQESH results for the purposes of appointment and deployment of school heads. It stipulates under Item 3.b. of DM 025, s. 2023 that:
3.b. Takers who fall under Category B may take the NQESH after the provision of coaching and mentoring sessions with an experienced or outstanding School Principal. (Sec. 3b)
2. To guide the NQESH Category B takers, their coaches, and mentors in the coaching and mentoring sessions, these enclosed Guidelines on the Conduct of Coaching and Mentoring Sessions for NQESH 2021 Category B Aspiring School Heads is issued.
3. Qualifications, requirements, and procedures stipulated in this DepEd Memorandum (DM) shall guide the NQESH B aspiring school heads and coaches/mentors in the conduct of the coaching and mentoring sessions prior to taking the NQESH again, as required by DM 25, s. 2023.
4. For clarifications or further information, please coordinate with the National Educators Academy of the Philippines-Professional Development Division, 2nd Floor, Mabini Building, Department of Education Central Office, DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City, through email at neap.pdd@deped.gov.ph.
5. Immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.
By Authority of the Secretary:
GLORIA JUMAMIL-MERCADO

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