Inclusive Education Videoconference

	PHILIPPINE COUNCIL OF CHESHIRE HOMES FOR THE DISABLED
	DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
	ST. PAUL UNIVERSITY PHILIPPINES TUGUEGARAO CITY
	THE WORLD BANK KNOWLEDGE FOR DEVELOPMENT CENTER

INCLUSIVE EDUCATION VIDEOCONFERENCE
“Tungo sa Katuparan ng Karapatan ng PWDs”
July 27, 2009

The Philippine Council of Cheshire Homes for the Disabled (PhilCOCHED) in partnership with World Bank – Knowledge for Development Center (KDC),St. Paul University Philippines and Department of Education (DepEd) conducted a videoconference on Inclusive Education in observance of the 31st National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) week with a theme “Tungo sa Katuparan ng Karapatan ng PWDs” on July 27, 2009 at the 3rd Floor KDC, Learning Resource Center, St. Paul University Philippines, Tuguegarao City.

The participants were composed of district supervisor, principals, SPED coordinator, SPED teachers, elementary teachers, parents and immediate family member of children with disabilities. The activity aimed to provide participants with a new perspective on the Philippine Education system, while exchanging current practices and issues in education, particularly for children with disabilities and other students in the vulnerable sector.

The main speaker was Richard D. Arceño, the national coordinator of PhilCOCHED. He discussed about creating awareness on inclusive education among stakeholders, strengthening of local organizations and partners, improving access to inclusive education, health management and rehabilitation, and improving economic opportunities for the parents and immediate members of children with disabilities.

KDC Central Philippine University of Iloilo, KDC St. Paul University Philippines of Tuguegarao, and KDC University of Southeastern Philippines of Davao were the participating sites of the said videoconference. DepEd Manila and PhilCOCHED were based in the main site KDC Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

Dr. Rosalinda Tanguilan, KIRN Director together with Ms. Manuelita Balisi, SPED Teacher and Dr. Estela Cabaro, Tuguegarao East District Supervisor

The participants during the off-line discussion

Mr. Richard Bacud, Principal of Cataggaman Elementary School and Dr. Rosal (on screen) of DepED Manila during the online discussion

Richard Arceño (on the screen) and the participants during the videoconference

Inclusive Education Videoconference

In observance of the 31st National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) week with a theme “Tungo sa Katuparan ng Karapatan ng PWDs”, PhilCOCHED in partnership with the World Bank Philippines and the Department of Education proposes to host a video conference July 27, 2009 discussing Inclusive Education among representatives from the academe, NGOs working on disability, disabled persons organizations, parent associations of children with disability, civil society, local government units, and other national government agencies

The activity aims to provide participants with a new perspective on the Philippine Education system, while exchanging current practices and issues in education, particularly for children with disabilities and other students in the vulnerable sector. The activity will be of huge benefit especially to those working in the academe and the education sector.

KDC will be the venue and will provide the facilities/equipment for the said videoconference

Booklatan sa KDC Cagayan

Knowledge for Development Center	National Book Development Center	St. Paul University Philippines

National Book Development Board
http://www.nbdb.gov.ph/
in partnership with
World Bank – Knowledge for Development Center, St. Paul University Philippines

Booklatan sa KDC CagayanMay 13-15, 2009 • Tuguegarao City

A total of 181 participants from the province of Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela Quirino, Nueva Vizacaya and Kalinga attended the Booklatan sa KDC Caagyan, Readership Enhancement and Advancement (READ) Program for Trainors & Story Telling and Workshop on May 13-15, 2009. The participants were composed of district supervisors, representative from DepEd, principals, college faculty, librarians, preschool teachers, elementary teachers, high school teachers, and education students coming from the university.

The resource speakers were Ms. Anna Rhea Manuel for the READ Program for Trainors, and Mr. Tony Yanza for the Story Telling & Workshop. Ms. Manuel talked about “Every Child a Reader and Book Lover”, “Developing Love for Reading” and “Corrective Reading. Mr. Yanza talked about “The Art of Story Telling”.

Ms. Manuel talks about reading appreciation-building a community of readers and the value of literature.

Ms. Manuel initiated a workshop on approach of pre-reading, during reading and post reading wherein the participants were tasked to identify the words from the story to be unlocked, the strategies in unlocking such words and finally the evaluation.

Mr. Yanza discussed the tools for effective story telling (e.g. book, voice, facial expression and body movement). He also emphasized the importance of the story telling process.

An orientation on National Book Development Board (NBDB) was also conducted during the program by Mr. Glenn Malimban, OIC-Projects Division, NBDB. He presented the goals of NBDB which is to promote the development of a competitive book publishing industry and enhance market growth by promoting lifelong learning and readership. Mr. Malimban highlighted as well the programs and projects of the NBDB.

Mr. Glenn Malimban, OIC-Projects Division of NBDB and Sr. Remy Angela Junio, spc., President of St. Paul University Philippines during the awarding of certificate of appreciation.

Ms. Eva B. Brillo, the KIRN Director/KDC Coordinator oriented the participants concerning the services offered by the Knowledge for Development Center. She explained the function of KDCs as a knowledge hub with a collection of materials on development issues and as a venue for knowledge sharing activities such as focused group discussions, videoconferences, dialogues, and partnerships with local government and private sectors organizations. She gave a brief orientation on the resources and services available at the SPUP KDC managed by the KDC Information Staff Mr. Ronaldo P. Sumait who also served as organizer of this fruitful event.

Mr. Glenn Malimban giving an orientation on NBDB

The participants during the storytelling workshop


The SPUP Education Students with Mr. Yanza, Mr. Malimban & Dr. Erlinda Abiva, Alcala West District Supervisor

The Certificate Program for Teachers (CPT) Participants coming from the province of Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Kalinga & Apayao

The SPUP Grade School Faculty together with the SPUP Librarians

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UPCOMING TRAININGS/SEMINARS/FORA OF SPUP KNOWLEDGE FOR DEVELOPMENT CENTER

For INQUIRIES, please call (078) 844-1863 local 214 or 119; 09189309181; 09156241079 or e-mail us at brillo_eva@yahoo.com, romeom_ong@yahoo.com.


EVENT 1: “Project Sweep Training for Trainers”
DATE: April 20, 2009, Monday [8:00AM-12:00NN]
PARTICIPANTS: BARANGAY OFFICIALS
VENUE: ST. PAUL UNIVERSITY PHILIPPINES KNOWLEDGE FOR DEVELOPMENT CENTER, Mabini St. Ugac Norte, Tuguegarao City


EVENT 2: “KDC 101 Videoconference”
DATE: April 20, 2009, Monday [1:00PM-3:00PM]
PARTICIPANTS: BARANGAY OFFICIALS
VENUE: ST. PAUL UNIVERSITY PHILIPPINES KNOWLEDGE FOR DEVELOPMENT CENTER, Mabini St. Ugac Norte, Tuguegarao City



EVENT 3: “Mini-Panibagong Paraan Para sa Pag-unlad ng Cagayan Valley”
DATE: April 20-22, 2009, Monday-Wednesday
PARTICIPANTS: BARANGAYS OFFICIALS
VENUE: Learning Resource Center Lobby, St. Paul University Philippines, Mabini St. Ugac Norte, Tuguegarao City

EVENT 4: “Livelihood Skills Training for Trainers”
DATE: April 21, 2009, Tuesday [8:00AM-5:00PM]
PARTICIPANTS: BARANGAY OFFICIALS
VENUE: St. Paul University Philippines Knowledge for Development Center. Mabini St. Ugac Norte, Tuguegarao City



EVENT 5: “2009 PHILGEPS Discussion-Forum”
DATE: BARANGAY OFFICIALS
VENUE: St. Paul University Philippines Knowledge for Development Center, Mabini St. Ugac Norte, Tuguegarao City



EVENT 6: “2009 Inclusive Education Regional Orientation-Workshop”
DATE: April 28, 2009 – 8:00AM -6:00PM
PARTICIPANTS: TERTIARY EDUCATION INSTITUTION ADMINISTRATORS
VENUE: 3rd Floor, Learning Resource Center, St. Paul University Philippines, Mabini St., Ugac Norte, Tuguegarao City

NOTES:

The series of events above are guided by the theme “Economic Development, Good Governance and Evinromental Sustainability Towards Community Empowerment” aim to: (1) promote collaboration between LGUs in promoting good governance; (2) discuss issues and opportunities that will help LGUs in promoting good governance; (3) promote project SWEEP to households; (4) equip households with innovative skills in entrepreneurial activities; (5) establish active networking and partnership of SPUP Knowledge for Development Center and various agencies and stakeholders in uplifting the living conditions of communities; and (6) promote to communities the use of the resources of the Knowledge for Development Center in good governance, economic development and environmental sustainability undertakings.

One of the events is “Mini-Panibagong Paraan Competition Para sa Pag-unlad ng Cagayan Valley”. This competition invites ideas for projects in the form of concept papers that help improve citizens’ quality of life through effective local governance.
Proposed projects should build and utilize multi-stakeholder partnerships to: (1) improve transparency and accountability in governance, (2) broaden and improve quality of citizen participation in governance, (3) strengthen collaboration among stakeholders, and (4) improve responsiveness and efficiency of public services.
The Mini-Panibagong Paraan Competition Para sa Pag-unlad ng Cagayan Valley shall serve as an avenue for an exchange of ideas among LGUs as well as promotion and selling of products produced in their respective communities. The exhibit will happen at the SPUP Learning Resource Center Lobby on April 20-22, 2009 and the opening ceremony will be on April 20 at 8:00AM to 9:00AM.

The best project/concept paper shall be chosen by the SPUP KDC Team from the entries. Winners shall receive plaque of appreciation from the World Bank Panibagong Paraan Project Team and Panibagong Paraan souvenir items.

The activities are funded by the World Bank and St. Paul University Philippines exclusive of accommodation. No fees will be charged. For more information, please call us at (078) 844-1863 local 214 or 119 and 09189309181 or e-mail us at brillo_eva@yahoo.com.


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EVENT 7: “Booklatan sa KDC: Readership Enhancement and Advancement (READ) Program for Trainers”
REGISTRATION FEE: P500.00 only [The event is supported by World Bank & NBDB]
DATE: May 4-5, 2009
RESOURCE PERSON: Dr. Elena Cutiongco, former President, Reading Association of the Philippines
PARTICIPANTS:
Ø College Teachers
Ø College Students Taking Courses in Teacher Education
Ø NSTP Public Information Officers
Ø Community Extension Officers
VENUE: Mere Madeleine Hall, St. Paul University Philippines, Mabini St. Ugac Norte, Tuguegarao City
OBJECTIVES:
1. Train storytellers and trainors who will help develop love

for reading among young people; and,
2. Introduce World Bank reading materials for young people.



EVENT 8: “Booklatan sa KDC: Storytelling Sessions Training and Workshop”
DATE: May 6, 2009
REGISTRATION FEE: P500.00 only [The event is supported by World Bank & NBDB]
RESOURCE PERSON: Manolo Silayan, President, Alitaptap Storytellers of the Philippines
PARTICIPANTS:
Ø Teachers in High School and Grade school
Ø Librarians
Ø Daycare Volunteers
VENUE: Mere Madeleine Hall, St. Paul University Philippines, Mabini St. Ugac Norte, Tuguegarao City
OBJECTIVES:
1. Train storytellers and trainors who will help develop love for

reading among young people; and,

2. Introduce World Bank reading materials for young people.



NOTES

Booklatan sa KDC aims to help ensure access and availability of books to all sectors in all provinces. The program is done in partnership with publishers, authors, government agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs) and local government units. The Booklatan sa Bayan program endeavors to reach out to the countryside communities to heighten book readership, book development, and promotion on the use of libraries and/or barangay reading centers

The Booklatan sa KDC is a World Bank KDC version of the Booklatan sa Bayan of the National Book Development Board where similar activities will be undertaken. The Booklatan sa Bayan, which simply translates to Open a Book, is the flagship program of NBDB geared towards readership awareness and promotion. The program includes series of trainings on readership and literacy. It aims to help ensure access and availability of books to all sectors in all provinces. The program is done in partnership with publishers, authors, government agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs) and local government units. The Booklatan sa Bayan program endeavors to reach out to the countryside communities to heighten book readership, book development, and promotion on the use of libraries and/or barangay reading centers. Usual activities of Booklatan sa Bayan project are now being carried out simultaneously by World Bank KDC Network in the Philippines in cooperation with the Staff of the National Book Development Board with support from the World Bank Philippines.



SPUP KDC PARTNER AGENCIES/ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE EVENTS

World Bank, National Book Development Board, United Nations Information Center Philippines, Breaking Barriers for Young Adults with Disabilities, Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office II

Health Financing and Delivery in Vietnam

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· The World Bank, 2009
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Distortions to Agricultural Incentives in Asia

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· xxvii, 573 p.; 24 cm.

Development Economics Through The Decades: A Critical Look at 30 Years of the World Development Report

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· The World Bank, 2009
· xiv, 188 p.; 25 cm.

Addressing China's Water Scarcity: Recommendations for Selected Water Management Issues

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· Xie, Jian
· xxxiii, 160 p.; 28 cm.

Reshaping Economic Geography in East Asia

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· Huang, Yukon and Allesandro Magnoli Bocchi, ed.
· xxxi, 369 p.; 28 cm.

Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Optional Control

Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Optional Control

· United Nations [2008]
· 38 p.; 23 cm.

Concern for Filipinos with Disabilities Magazine

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· Vol. 31, No. 2 (2nd Semester 2008)
· 34 p. ; 29 cm.

Newsbreak Special Issue

Newsbreak Special Issue puts faces and stories to human trafficking, the world’s third most profitable organized crime. Asian women and men duped and forced into sex and cheap labor from Hongkong to Italy are introduced.

· Public Trust Media Group, 2001

The Complete World Development Report 1978-2009 [DVD]

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· The World Bank, 2009

Transparency in Public Procurement Training: A Primer

Transparency in Public Procurement Training: A Primer is designed to assist trainees in the World Bank-Knowledge for Development Center Project on Transparency in Public Procurement. It covers the Philippine public procurement processes and systems including the Government Procurement Reform Act of 2003, its implementing rules and regulations, issuances and directives which are adopted by the Government Procurement Policy Board under the PHILGEPS.

· Silliman University, 2008
· 36 p. ; 28 cm.

Change=Pagbabago=Kausaban [DVD]

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· Silliman University
· 2008

Transparency in Public Procurement Module

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· Silliman University, 2008
· 36 p.; 28 cm.

SPUP KNOWLEDGE FOR DEVELOPMENT CENTER JOINS 2009 WORLD BANK KDC NETWORK STRATEGIC PLANNING

SPUP President, Sr. Remy Angela Junio, spc attended the 2009 World Bank KDC Network strategic planning held @ Richmonde Hotel, Ortigas Center Pasig City with SPUP’s Planning and Development Director, Dr. Josephine Campanano on February 26-27 2009. The strategic planning aimed at identifying ways by which the KDCs as a network and the World Bank can work together to improve the following:

- Creating public interest in development issues and demand for good governance,
- Developing, communicating, monitoring & evaluating knowledge products,
- Using ICT for virtual knowledge sharing,
- Other options to be identified by the network.

DISCUSSION HIGHLIGHTS

KDC Mission and Vision
- Consider revisiting the vision and mission, to account for new realities
- Consider thinking of “implementing rules and regulations” or IRR for specific strategies and programs

Strengthening the Network
- Consider how the network can be strengthened further, perhaps a foundation (?)
- See how World Bank and other development agencies can fit in
- The governance structure of the GDLN Asia Pacific could be explored as an option for the KDCs - Come up with joint statement or common stand
- Expand the network - for example, ANSA. Current Partners: ADB, TAN, WHO UNIC, TAF
- Link with partners and projects in regions where there are KDCs
- Consider setting up more KDCs in regions that are not represented in the network

Common Projects of the Network
- Involvement in KALAHI - CIDDS
- Involvement in AAAA: Need to define concrete interfaces, the details the process. Some possibilities are: data gathering and analysis, consultations, appraisals, monitoring, evaluation, information sharing. Immediate next step: create a resource inventory. Make this information available in the KDC website or cross-links. The World Bank Philippines shall share TORs for the projects and information about the programs. A roster of professionals and competencies and school calendar shall be submitted to the World Bank by network members.

Creating Public Interest in Development Issues and Demand for Governance
- Share information with LGUs, CSOs on: procurement rules and regulations, project financing and expected outcomes, and good governance.
- Improve transparency
- Enhance citizen’s participation
- Encourage higher participation of CSOs in WB activities, e.g. roads, education.
- Develop local systems of monitoring and evaluation
- Clarify the demand and issues
- Get suggestions for improving development activities using new financing tools, new sector involvement and new project design
- Get the right support for better coordination of local stakeholders
- Consult and communicate (KDC involvement in project consultations in the context of safeguards

Developing, communicating, monitoring & evaluating knowledge products (specifically, Youth Project & procurement deliverables)
- Work for replicability and sustainability
- Use the KDC to pilot-test the materials among young people
- Get input from Transparency and Accountability Network (TAN), other educators, other organizations
- Submit materials for certification by GPPB and schools for integration in curriculum, government trainings, and NGO trainings
- Develop a core of young people; train as observers
- Consider community-based research Possibilities: facilitation, technical, capacity development, funds, patience, impact evaluation, experimental design, case studies
- Involve KDCs in monitoring World Bank-supported projects
- Develop auditors who will evaluate performance, ex. How conditional cash transfer reduces vulnerability of households
- Tap KDCs as institutional consultants
- Involve KDCs in data gathering and analysis (not to let go of data gathering, because there’s a dearth of professionals who can do this)

Using ICT for virtual knowledge sharing
- Already doing point-to-point videoconferencing
- Use this to connect to CPBD, central planning and policy making bodies of government, media outlets
- Use this to share experiences in the KDC Network
- Tap the private sector in helping set up the necessary ICT infrastructure, for example, Globe, Smart, Ayala Foundation, etc.

Immediate next steps
- A working group has been formed to do follow-through tasks. This group is composed of the following:Father Rod Salazar, Henry Grageda of AIM, Sheila Algabre of NDU, Miles Arroyo of Ateneo de Naga, Mark Garcia of SU. Nor and Moira also part of the group.
- Based on the discussions during the KDC strategic planning, the working group will complete the following tasks:
Revise the KDC vision and mission
Identify common areas to be pursued by the network, and identify the strategies
Define how the KDC network should be organized moving forward
- The following is the timeline for the immediate next steps: Week of March 2: The working group holds online discussions Week of March 9: The working group holds an audioconference/videoconference Week of March 16: The working group submits the following documents to the KDC Group, for comments and suggestions
- Revised KDC vision and mission
- KDC network programs and strategies
- KDC network organization
- Resend the result of the PhilGEPS baseline survey
- Send information about social safeguards and have an online session on project cycle

Participants
- Henry Grageda, Asian Institute of Management Executive Managing Director
- Mila Raquid-Arroyo, Ateneo De Naga KDC Director
- Dimpna Castigador, Central Philippine University Director
- Teodoro Robles, Central Philippine University President
- Novel Bangsal, Congressional Planning and Development Director
- Rodolfo Vicerra, Congressional Planning and Development Director General
- Sheila Algabre, Notre Dame University Vice President for Identity and Mission
- Teresita Salva, Palawan State University President
- Erlinda Ganapin, Palawan State University Executive Vice-President
- Mark Garcia, Silliman University Director for Information and Publications
- Ben Malayang III, Silliman University President
- Josephine Campanano, St. Paul University Philippines Director for Planning and Development
- Sr. Remy Angela Junio, spc, St. Paul University Philippines President
- Dionisio Miranda, SVD, University of San Carlos President
- Ferdinand Boncayao, University of San Carlos Dean
- Roderick Salazar, SVD, University Presidential Assistant for Planning and Development
- Perfecto Albin, University of Southeastern Philippines President
- Daniel Ugay, Jr., University of Southeastern Philippines Vice-President for Academic Affairs

For more information, visit http://sites.google.com/site/ngapala/Home/projects/kdc-strategic-planning

Reshaping Economic Geography

“Reshaping Economic Geography reframes the policy debates on urbanization, territorial development, and regional integration. It analyzes the early experience of developed countries and draws practical implications for urbanization policies in today’s developing countries.” – Robert B. Zoellick
· The World Bank
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China's and India's Challenge to Latin America

“China’s and India’s Challenge to Latin America offers the first comprehensive analysis of the complex and heterogeneous impacts of emerging China and India on the countries of Latin America. It is a must read for those navigating the dramatically changing contours of the international economic landscape”. – Pravin Krishna
· Lederman, Daniel, Marcelo Aloarreaga, Guillermo E. Perry, ed.
· 331 p.: ill. ; 24 cm.

Innovation for Development and the Role of the Government

Innovation for Development and the Role of Government is organized in three themes: the relationship between innovation, competitiveness, and development; innovation and financial sector development; innovation and government policies in China.
· Qimiao Fan, ed.
· 204 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.