1. In recognition to the importance of research in educational planning, program development, and policy making in basic education, the City Schools Division of Dasmariñas will hold the 2nd City of Dasmarinas Research Educators’ Assembly (C-DREAM) with the theme Engaging Learning Leaders in Research for Improved Learning Outcomes and Good School Governance on December 14-15, 2016 at St. Paul College Island Park, Dasmanñas City, Cavite.
2. This is consistent with DepED Order 43 s. 2015 to promote culture of research in the education department to strengthen evidence-based policy development and decision making; and DepED Order 39,s. 2016 that provides guidance among researchers on topics that will answer the gaps and issues in the basic education.
3. The conference aims to:
a. activate the practice of research in addressing gaps, improving curriculum, cultivating good governance which are aligned to DepEd mission, vision, and core values;
b. deepen the appreciation on the significance of research as input to basic education school transformation;
c. provide avenue that showcases emerging trends and techniques in educational research; and
d. provide opportunities to recognize outstanding research papers in the division.
4. Expenses shall be charged to the Special Education Fund intended for Research and Development subject to usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
5. The attached enclosures 1, 2,and 3 provide detail about the conference
6. Immediate dissemination of the memorandum is sincerely desired.
