Collaborative Partnership of the Schools and the Local Government Unit for Professional Development of Teachers

A collaborative partnership is a strategic initiative that helps realize a desired goal. Through the collaborative partnership of the schools and the local government, continuous teacher development is highly attainable. This study explored the perceived level of collaboration between the schools and the Local Government Unit of Barcelona, Sorsogon. Likewise, the perceived potential benefits of collaboration, aspects of teachers’ professional development, and the challenges relative to collaboration of the two entities were identified. Through the use of mixed approaches in research, it was found that there was a high level of collaboration between the schools and the Local Government unit in terms of planning, implementing, and monitoring the professional development of teachers. Administrative barriers and limited community support pose a moderate challenge, while the resource limitations and legal support issues were viewed as considerable challenges that hinder the joint initiative The collaboration facilitated a strong partnership that enhances the professional development of teachers, thus making education more relevant and effective in addressing local educational challenges. The findings propelled the researcher to propose a collaborative partnership framework that outlined the shared roles of the schools and the local government unit in fostering the continuous professional development of teachers.