Cotabato City schools division all set for SY 2015-2016

COTABATO CITY - The Cotabato City schools division is all set for the opening of classes for school year 2015-2016, officials said.Educaiton officials also expect theinflux of new students from nearby towns as a result of armed conflict in Maguindanao as well as the opening of junior and senior high school.As part of the preparation, the city schools division is set to implement theDivision Education Development Plan (DEDP), a comprehensive plan for school year 2015-2016.City Schools
Superintendent Concepcion Balawag said the plan has outlined solutions to education related issues that accompany class opening this June.To be implemented in the next five years, the DEDP aims to improve the quality of education in the city as prescribed by the Department of Education.The DEDP program was crafted with the help of DepEd 12 regional director Dr. Allan Farnaso and DepEd Assistant Sec for Planning and Development Jess Mateo at AlNor Convention Center in Cotabato City.Mayor Japal Guiani Jr and the city council supported the program.