Holistic Leadership Approach into The Office Performance Commitment and Review Form (Opcrf) of School Heads: An Assessment

Abstract

Background:

                Holistic leadership, encompassing the personal, organizational, and societal dimensions, offers a more comprehensive framework for evaluating school heads. Personal dimension involves qualities like integrity and emotional intelligence, organizational dimension pertains to strategic planning and resource management, while societal dimension encompasses community engagement and social responsibility. In the Philippines, the evaluation and assessment of school heads are conducted within the framework of the Department of Education (DepEd), which sets standardized guidelines and procedures for performance evaluation. This evaluation process, often facilitated through tools such as the Office Performance Commitment and Rating Form (OPCRF), aims to measure school heads' effectiveness in key areas such as academic management, administrative leadership, stakeholder engagement, and student development.

Purpose: To understand factors that contribute to effective leadership in educational settings can be gained and develop more comprehensive evaluation tools that accurately assess school heads' performance. It enables targeted interventions and professional development initiatives that support the growth of holistic leaders who are not only academically proficient but also ethically grounded, socially responsible, and attuned to the needs of diverse stakeholders.

Methods : The study utilized mixed method. A total of 100 respondent who participated in the study in Pobracan District. The design was employed to systematically describe the current practices, challenges, and opportunities related to school leadership and social development within the Division. For qualitative data, focus group discussion has been implement.

Result:  The study shows, the highest domain is  Focusing On Teaching And Learning( M=3.43),Building Connections (M=3.39)Leading Strategically (M=3.31), Developing Self And Others (M=3.30) and the lowest domain is Managing School Operations And Resources (M= 3.20).For qualitative result, there are Three((3) emerging themes which include(1) Interactions Among Stakeholders (2) Community Engagement Initiatives (3) Support Networks.

Conclusion: The findings underscore the importance of fostering holistic leadership among school heads to effectively address the multifaceted challenges and opportunities present in educational settings, ultimately contributing to improved student outcomes and organizational effectiveness.