Teachers’ Professional Development and School Leadership Management

The study evaluates teachers’ professional development and school leadership management in Basud District Elementary Schools. It explores teachers’ perceptions of professional development opportunities in instructional practices, job satisfaction, and professional growth, and assesses the effectiveness of these opportunities in contributing to positive changes. Additionally, the study examines the relationship between professional development and leadership management, identifies significant differences between provided opportunities and actual development, and suggests measures to address these needs while enhancing leadership management in elementary schools. Using a quantitative and descriptive-correlational design, the study involved 256 teachers and 26 school leaders from Basud District. Data were collected through a Modified Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers and Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads Questionnaire. The study reveals that teachers in Basud District Elementary Schools perceive positive professional development opportunities, particularly in instructional practices and job satisfaction, though areas like training for non-major subjects and work-life balance need improvement. The effectiveness of these opportunities is high, contributing positively to instructional practices, job satisfaction, and professional growth. School leadership management is also rated highly, particularly in developing self and others, and focusing on teaching and learning. However, no significant relationship was found between professional development and school leadership management practices, though significant differences exist between provided opportunities and actual development. To address these gaps, the study proposes the “TEACH LEAD†workshop and the implementation of the “Cultivating Excellence†policy, aiming to enhance both professional development and leadership management. These measures are intended to ensure continuous improvement and better educational outcomes across the district.