The Federation of Associations of Private School Administrators (FAPSA) is gearing up for its 26th annual National Convergence on April 4 and 5, 2024, at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel.
This year’s event, themed “Strengthening the Synergistic Partnerships Among Small and Medium-Sized Private Schools,” aims to unite these institutions to collectively address their concerns to the government.
FAPSA President Dr. Reynaldo Chua Jr. emphasized the significance of collaboration among small and medium-sized private schools to voice their challenges and needs to the government effectively.
The convergence is expected to feature discussions on the latest educational updates, sharing of best practices, and the adoption of technology in academia.
Originally focused on administrators, FAPSA has evolved into a broader educational community, now encompassing teachers, non-teaching personnel, parents, and students across various private educational institutions.
This expansion allows FAPSA to better represent the interests of its members when consulting with the Department of Education (DepEd) and other government entities.
A key issue to be addressed is the provision of government subsidies for students from kindergarten to Grade 10, building on the subsidies already provided to senior high school students in private schools.
This effort is part of FAPSA’s broader objective to enhance the Philippine education system’s quality and global competitiveness.
The event will also feature plenary sessions with notable speakers from DepEd and breakout sessions for school owners, administrators, teachers, parents, and students on various topics, including the use of AI technology in education and developing human capital in the digital economy.
Special messages are expected from Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, Secretary of Education, and Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, highlighting the importance of partnerships among private schools for effective advocacy.
The two-day convergence will conclude with an oath-taking ceremony and the “Haligi Ng Karunungan Recognition” for significant contributors to the private education sector, underscoring FAPSA’s commitment to advancing education in the Philippines. – BusinessNews.ph
