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The Schools Division Office I (SDO I) Pangasinan is situated at Alvear St., Capitol Complex, Lingayen, Pangasinan, covering a land area of 2,771 square meters. Before the formal separation initiated by the Regional and Central Offices, the Provincial Superintendent, as the head of the division, oversaw the administration of schools across the province, including those in Alaminos, Dagupan, Urdaneta, and San Carlos. The office was responsible for managing school facilities in each municipality, formulating plans for the establishment of schools, recommending teachers, and handling other essential administrative functions.

In response to the increasing student population, a significant expansion of school facilities commenced under the leadership of Governor Perfecto Sison. Notably, the division office was located just a short distance from the province's first secondary school, the Pangasinan Provincial High School, now known as Pangasinan National High School.

The Schools Division Office of Pangasinan was officially divided into two through an Office Order issued by then-Regional Director Gloria Z. Lasam and approved by Secretary Isidro Cariño of the Department of Education, Culture, and Sports (DECS). This division was also reinforced by Resolution No. 5, series of 1991, from the Provincial Development Council of Pangasinan. The newly established division, known as Schools Division I Pangasinan, encompassed 26 municipalities and two cities—Alaminos and Urdaneta. Primo A. Mina served as its Provincial Superintendent from 1991 to 1994, with Romana O. Fabregas as the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent (ASDS).

Office of the SDS - Proper

To ensure access to, promote equity in, and continuously improve the quality of basic education in the schools divisions under his/her care by leading in the development and implementation of the division's education development plans (DEDP), programs, and standards (consistent with the national educational policies, plans and standards), building partnerships and networking with stakeholders of education, as well as by effectively and efficiently managing the financial, human, and physical resources of the schools division.

Legal Services

Provide legal advice and render legal opinions to the SDS, ASDS, and officials of the schools division in relation to the performance of their functions;
Interpret laws and rules affecting the operation of various programs of the schools division;
Handles legal and investigation matters concerning the schools division office and its employees, including those delegated by the Regional Office;

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Services

Manage and maintain the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Systems and Infrastructure of the schools division to effectively support operations;
Manage and implement ICT programs and projects in the schools division to ensure data validity and effective utilization of the systems;

Administrative Services

Administrative Services shall be composed of the following: Cash, Personnel, Records, Asset Management, and General Services

To provide management with economical, efficient, and effective administrative services on personnel, properties, cash, facilities, and materials to support operations of the schools division

Finance Services

To provide SDO management with economical, efficient, and effective accounting and budgeting services to ensure the cost-effective utilization of financial resources of the schools division.

To ensure full implementation of the articulated basic education curriculum (pre-school, elementary, secondary & ALS), through localization/ indigenization and innovations in teaching the various subject-areas towards improvement in the quality of learning outcomes.
To improve provision and availability of quality learning and teaching resource materials for students and instructional support materials for teachers in the division.
To conduct research studies and utilize research findings.
To provide technical assistance to schools in the areas of:
- curriculum implementation
- instructional supervision
- resource generation and social mobilization
- SIP implementation
To improve access to basic/ functional literacy skills and raise the level of literacy in the deprived, disadvantaged and underserved areas.

School Management Monitoring and Evaluation

Primarily accountable for the implementation of standards and policies relevant to managing schools and to ensure that the following are provided to / implemented in schools for the purpose of effectiveness:
- Quality Management System Implementation
- Assessment
- technical Assistance

Social Mobilization and Networking

To ensure the provision of resources needed by the schools division office, schools and learning centres, and compliance to standards towards good governance and effective operations

School Health and Nutrition

To serve the Division and School Populace through the implementation of health programs, provision of basic health and nutrition services, and establishment of a healthful school environment.
Build and sustain partnerships for resource generation and social mobilization towards the development of physically and mentally healthy school children who are ready to learn.
Develop healthy lifestyle habits and practices among teachers and non-teaching personnel for them to become more efficient and effective workers.

Educational Facilities

To provide services to ensure structurally and physically safe buildings, grounds, and facilities for the Division Office, schools and learning centers to maintain a conducive physical environment.

Human Resource Development

To implement efficient and effective Human Resource Development Systems to ensure availability of competent education leaders, teaching and non-teaching personnel for the schools, learning centers, and schools division office at all times

Planning and Research

To facilitate the formulation and implementation of education plans, standards, policies, and guidelines in all areas of basic education in the division; and
To develop and maintain Division Education Planning and Data Management Systems and conduct research studies to provide critical inputs as bases for management's strategic and operational decisions.

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