Administrative Practices of School Heads in Relation to the Engagement of Teachers and Parents

This study aimed to determine the administrative practices of school heads and their relationship to the engagement of teachers and parents in a School Division in Negros Occidental during School Year 2026. Specifically, it assessed the extent of administrative practices of school heads toward teachers in terms of monitoring and evaluation, resource management and allocation, personnel management and welfare, and accountability and records management. It also examined administrative practices toward parents in terms of parent involvement strategies, conflict resolution and support, structured communication and engagement, and transparency and accountability. Furthermore, the study determined the level of engagement of teachers and parents and examined the relationship between administrative practices and stakeholder engagement. The study employed a descriptive-quantitative research design using a researcher-made questionnaire to determine the extent of administrative practices and level of engagement. Findings revealed that administrative practices toward teachers and parents were implemented to a very high extent, while stakeholder engagement was also very high. However, no significant relationships were found between administrative practices and teacher and parent engagement. The study recommends strengthening stakeholder engagement initiatives and exploring other factors affecting participation.

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