An environmental scan for educational planning should consider various external factors that could impact operations and objectives. These include industry trends, the local economy, tourism, transportation infrastructure, community needs, utilities, telecommunications, housing availability and affordability, public health, social services, recreation, public safety, and any relevant special reports. A thorough scan provides important context to help educational institutions fulfill their missions despite challenges in the external environment.

1. 1. Discuss these three words in relation to educational planning: a. plan, b. program and c. project
a. Plan: A plan is a comprehensive proposal for accomplishing a certain objective or goal. When
discussing educational planning, the term "plan" typically refers to a methodical and well-
planned strategy designed to accomplish particular educational objectives or aims. A plan ought
to incorporate specific actions to be taken in order to achieve those goals, together with
timeframes for their implementation and a strategy for tracking progress and making alterations
as required. An educational plan for a school district, for instance, might include goals for
improving student achievement, particular actions such as hiring additional teachers or
implementing new instructional programs, implementation timelines, and a system for
monitoring student progress and adjusting strategies as necessary.
b. Program: A program is a planned and organized set of activities with the end goal of achieving
a certain educational objective or set of objectives. It is possible to design and implement
programs to address a wide range of educational requirements, beginning with the education of
young children and continuing with the education of adults and the advancement of professional
skills. Examples of educational programs include those that take place after school to tutor
students, during the summer to enrich students' experiences, and during the school year to teach
students for specific careers. In the field of educational planning, programs are usually designed
to respond to particular educational requirements or challenges, and they are frequently
evaluated depending on how effectively they accomplish the goals that have been set for them.
c. Project: A project is a focused, specialized endeavor that is undertaken with the intention of
achieving a particular objective within a predetermined amount of time. It is possible for a project
to be formed in educational planning with the goal of resolving a particular problem or obstacle,
such as increasing the amount of reading that students do or improving professional
development for teachers. Projects normally have a scope, timeframe, and budget that have
been decided in advance, and they may involve a number of stakeholders and resources. When
it comes to educational planning, projects are typically evaluated based on their capacity to
produce specified goals that can be measured within the timeframe and budgetary constraints
that have been established. Many times, in order for educational projects to be successful, it is
necessary for a large number of stakeholders, such as teachers, school administrators, parents,
and community members, to work together effectively and coordinate their efforts.
2. What are the things that we have to consider in a Disadvantaged Depressed underserved
schools. Consider the following: program structure, learning continuity plan, variables- school
site, building, facilities.

2. Schools in disadvantaged, depressed, or destitute regions encounter a variety of problems that
can impede their ability to deliver high-quality education and support to children. Numerous
essential aspects relating to program structure, school site, building, and facilities must be
considered while developing educational programs and learning continuity plans for these
schools. Consider the following:
Program structure: It is critical in impoverished, depressed, and underprivileged schools to
recognize the unique needs of the student population and build programs to fulfill those needs.
This could imply including additional support services within the program structure, such as
counseling or tutoring. It may also need the development of programs that are adaptive and
sensitive to changing student population demands.
A learning continuity plan is essential for ensuring that children in low-income, underprivileged
schools have access to high-quality education regardless of disruptions in their learning
environment. When designing a learning continuity plan, it is critical to consider components
such as technological availability, teacher training and support, and communication tactics with
families and students.
The physical location of a school may have an impact on students' educational experiences. When
choosing a school site in underprivileged, depressed, or underserved schools, factors such as
transportation alternatives, accessibility for children with impairments, and safety concerns must
be considered.
Building: The condition of the building can have an impact on student health, safety, and learning.
When designing or rebuilding school buildings in underprivileged, depressed, or underserved
neighborhoods, it is critical to consider factors such as air quality, lighting, and temperature
control.
Schools in disadvantaged, economically challenged, or underserved locations may have restricted
access to resources and facilities. When developing educational programs and infrastructure for
these institutions, it is critical to take into account factors such as access to technology, suitable
classroom space, and proper equipment.
It is critical to take a holistic approach while establishing educational programs and facilities for
underprivileged, depressed, and marginalized schools. This includes taking into account the
particular requirements and challenges of the student population, as well as the physical and
logistical limits of the school site, structure, and amenities. Taking these aspects into
consideration, educational planners may help ensure that children in these schools have access
to high-quality education and support.

3. 3. Discuss the things to consider in planning the external environmental scan. a. Industry, b.
Commerce, c. Tourism, d. Transportation, e. Needs, f. Power, g. Telecommunication, h. Housing,
i. Health, j. Social welfare, k. Recreation, l. Public Safety, and m. Special reports.
An environmental scan of the surrounding area should be included in the planning process for
any sort of business, including educational institutions. It entails compiling a list of and analyzing
all external elements that could have an impact on the company's operations, aims, and
objectives. When doing an environmental scan of the external environment, it is critical to study
a variety of aspects that may be relevant to the unique area in which the company performs its
operations. When designing an environmental scan of the outside world from an educational
standpoint, the following variables must be considered:
This covers a broad range of topics, including developments and trends in the education industry
as a whole, such as labor market adjustments and worker expectations. sector: This includes,
among other things, labor market trends and worker needs.
The term "commerce" refers to a variety of different economic phenomena, such as consumer
spending patterns, inflation rates, and economic expansion; all of these aspects of the economy
have the potential to influence the amount of funding and resources made available to
educational institutions. Commerce involves a variety of economic phenomena.
Tourism: This term relates to a variety of themes, including the impact that tourism has on the
economy of the surrounding area, as well as the potential for educational institutions to benefit
from involvement in tourist-related educational programs.
The transportation system's infrastructure and the accessibility of public transportation are two
of the numerous transportation-related concerns that might effect a person's ability to attend
educational institutions, whether as a student or a member of the teaching or administrative
staff.
Needs: This takes into account both the general educational needs of the community as a whole,
as well as the unique educational requirements of a wide range of demographic subgroups, such
as students with disabilities, students learning English as a second language, and children from
low-income families.
electricity consists of many distinct components, such as energy infrastructure and access to
electricity, all of which have the potential to impact an educational institution's ability to function
properly.
telecoms: This category contains variables such as access to high-speed internet and various sorts
of telecoms infrastructure. Both of these have the potential to influence educational institutions'
ability to supply online learning and other forms of technology-based resources.

4. Housing: This encompasses a wide range of factors, including the affordability and availability of
housing, all of which might effect a person's capacity to enroll in an educational institution.
Housing can make or break a person's capacity to continue their education.
Health: This includes variables such as public health trends and access to healthcare services, all
of which have the ability to impact the health and well-being of both the teaching staff and the
students. This is because health and well-being are inextricably linked to learning.
The concept of social welfare encompasses a wide range of elements, including social and
economic inequality, poverty rates, and access to social assistance; all of these factors have the
potential to influence educational opportunities and outcomes for a variety of different
demographic groups.
Access to parks and other recreational amenities, for example, might impact the overall quality
of life and well-being of both teaching staff and students at a certain institution.
Both the rate of crime and the availability of emergency services are examples of characteristics
of public safety that have the potential to effect the safety and security of employees and
students in an organization. The term "public safety" refers to a wide range of problems.
unique reports are reports and studies that are judged to be of unique importance due to the
educational institution's one-of-a-kind atmosphere. Special reports include reports from local
governments and reports from educational organizations.
Prepared By:
LIEZEL B. LOZADA
MAED