The document outlines the objectives, principles, content areas and task levels of the Division Monitoring and Evaluation framework. The key points are: 1. The objectives of the framework are to provide management information to improve education service delivery, implement projects and programs effectively, allocate resources appropriately, and assess organizational performance. 2. Principles of the framework include ensuring quality information, strengthening existing systems, achieving results efficiently, transparency, synergy between entities, and using M&E for continuous learning and accountability. 3. Content areas of focus for M&E in the division are delivery of education services, educational programs/projects, curriculum implementation, technical assistance, resources, and organizational effectiveness and support.

1. Division Monitoring and
Evaluation ( M & E)
Framework

2. SESSION
OBJECTIVES

3. A T THE END OF THE SESSION THE
PAR TICIPANT S SHALL
BE ABLE TO:
 Explain the assumptions of Division M & E
framework:
 Purpose & objectives of M & E at the division level;
 Principles of Monitoring and Evaluation;
 Analyze the scope of division M&E in terms of focal
content areas.
 Integrate the content areas with the M&E task levels

4. M&E
MISCONCEPTIONS

5. 
M&E is about forms and reports

Meet the information requirements of
stakeholders

M&E is EN-M-E (enemy)

6. 
M&E activities are to be undertaken only
by the M&E unit

M&E is year round activity

Gather as much data as we can

7. 
We are already delayed, No more
time for M&E activities

Everything is going fine. Okay
lang! Same as usual!

M&E as an after thought

8. Monitoring is the continuing and systematic process
of collecting, analyzing, interpreting and reporting
information relevant to planning, implementation,
evaluation and adjustment of plans, policy, programs
and projects in support of decision making of
management and key stakeholders to improve delivery
of outputs and sustainability of results.

9. Evaluation is the process of
determining the worth or significance of
the outputs and results in terms of
efficiency, relevance, effectiveness and
sustainability consistent with the goals
and objectives set.

10. Purpose of Division M&E
The Division M & E seeks to establish a systematic
and continuous gathering, processing, interpreting,
analyzing and storing data for management
decision towards continuous improvement of the
delivery of education services to achieve the desired
outputs and sustainability of education outcomes
and division organizational performance for efficient
and effective fulfillment of the division mandate.

11. Specific operational objectives:
 Provide the division management
information on the delivery of education
services as basis for Technical
Assistance.

12.  Provide the division management
information on the implementation of
the division programs and projects
as bases for plan adjustment as well as
adopting / replicating / institutionalizing
programs and projects based on the
merit of the results.

13.  Provide the division management
information to determine and adjust
approaches and strategies that will
ensure appropriate allocation, just
and equitable distribution, efficient
and effective downloading and
optimal use of Education
Resources for districts and schools.

14.  Provide the division management
information on division organizational
health/ performance as basis for
determining appropriate approaches /
interventions - to improve organizational
effectiveness and organizational
resource support.

15. M & E PRINCIPLES

16. 1. Quality Information
It is important that M&E information to be
collected is appropriate, sufficient and accurate
to insure reliable and objective reports that can
be used as bases for planning and decision-
making at all levels.

17. 2. Systems Strengthening
Strategies, processes, and tools to
be used for M&E can make use of
available systems that have been
tried and effectively used in the
department.

18. 3. Efficiency
Results are achieved with minimum
input resources but not compromising
quality in all levels and stages of M&E,
this includes the ability to report in a
timely manner.

19. 4. Transparency of Information to Key Stakeholders
M&E subscribes to open, full and credible
information.
It encourages timely disclosure of information and
methodology to stakeholders which are aligned to M&E
objectives and processes.

20. 5. Synergy
M&E encourages participative and
collaborative decision-making processes
among the different entities for an
integrated approach to the attainment of
its objectives.

21. 6. M&E for Learning and
Accountability
M&E provides opportunities for
continuous improvement of
practices/performance through
identification of issues and lessons
learned. It requires trustworthy,
competent and impartial M&E staff.

22. 7. Focus
M&E calls for careful planning and
purposive prioritization of activities
guided by the organizational goals
and objectives.

23. M&E CONTENT AREAS IN THE
DIVISION
Focus oF SBM
Implementation
Division M&E and Assessment
Technical Curriculum
Assistance Implementation
Delivery of Educational Teaching
Education Programs and Learning
al Services Projects And Assessment
M&E Educational
Content Resources
Areas
Organizationa
Division l Effectiveness
Organizationa
l Health &
Performance Organizationa
l Resource
Support

24. HIERARCHY OF M&E TASK
LEVELS