PRIMA: A Proposed Teacher Development Program Focused on Expanded Career Progression System (ECPS)

This study titled ”PRIMA: A Proposed Teacher Development Program Focused on
Expanded Career Progression System (ECPS)” aimed to assess the level of awareness and
preparedness of teachers towards Expanded Career Progression System among the public
elementary schools in the Division of Cabuyao during the School-Year 2024-2025. This descriptive
correlational research involved the teachers of the public elementary schools in the division of
Cabuyao who have been identified through the stratified sampling technique utilized by the
researcher. The prime source of data are the survey-questionnaires that have been administered
among the respondents. The data were used to described the level of awareness of teachers towards
the Expanded Career Progression System (ECPS). It was also used to determine the level of
preparedness of teachers towards the ECPS. The data collected were treated by the statistical tools
appropriate to the study. The study revealed that the teachers involved in the study are mostly mid
adults who are with balanced energy and experience on their roles. The teaching profession remains
female-dominated which reflect the ongoing gender trends. Most of the teachers have pursued
advanced studies and possess significant teaching experience. The teachers have demonstrated
strong awareness and preparedness across all components of the ECPS, specifically in competency
based promotion, position classification, tenure, leadership roles, and external recognition. The
teachers’ understanding manifests a well-informed workforce, though further support is still
needed to enhance their preparedness to the specific areas. Preparedness does not significantly
different when grouped according to their sex and age, but difference based on their highest
educational attainment and length of service claim that professional background influences how the
teachers engage themselves to ECPS. Additionally, the teachers with higher level of awareness tend
to make them feel more prepared which underscores the vital role of information in shaping career
advancement. The Teacher Development Program is grounded to these significant findings, is
expected to ameliorate both the level of awareness and preparedness and equip the teachers with
the competencies needed for their future roles.