The document discusses school-based management (SBM) as an education reform initiative in the Philippines. It provides background on SBM, outlines its goals of empowering school leadership, increasing stakeholder participation, and improving learning outcomes. It also discusses tools used to assess SBM implementation, including a revised assessment tool aligned with principles of a child-centered education system. Scoring levels evaluate SBM practices from beginning to advanced levels, with the highest level qualifying schools for accreditation. The overall aim is to decentralize decision-making and improve quality and access to basic education through community involvement.