TY - BOOK AU - Bulata, Cherry Lita D. ED - Foundation University (Dumaguete City). TI - Exploring the role of monitoring and evaluation in the effective implementation of DepEd programs and projects T2 - GS-MAED-AdmSp-Th AV - GS (MAED-AdmSp-Th) LG 221 D35 G73 A6 E38 A36 . 2026 B85 KW - Educational evaluation KW - Rating of. KW - Philippines KW - School management and organization KW - Educational accountability KW - Philippines. KW - Educational planning KW - Department of Education (Philippines) KW - Thesis Writing 2 (Pre/Final Oral Defense KW - Administration and Supervision, Master of Arts in Education KW - MA 101 N1 - Includes bibliographical references and appendices N2 - Abstract This study sought to assess the implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) to track the effectiveness and sustainability of the Department of Education (DepEd) programs and projects. The researcher employed a descriptive-correlational research design. Survey questionnaires were distributed to all school heads and selected teachers from a sample of 25 public schools in Dumaguete City. The statistical tools used in this study included the mean, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient, and the t-test. The study revealed that the extent of M&E implementation was perceived as "very high" by both school heads and teachers across all dimensions considered. Moreover, the effectiveness and sustainability of DepEd programs and projects were assessed by both school heads and teachers to a "very high" extent. Additionally, the results indicated a statistically significant relationship between the implementation of M&E and its perceived effectiveness within the School Governance and Operations Division (SGOD). Furthermore, there was a statistically significant difference between the assessments of the two respondent groups regarding the extent of M&E implementation throughout the division. Lastly, the results of the study revealed a significant difference in how school heads and teachers perceive the effectiveness of M&E activities. While both groups share similar perspectives on the effectiveness of these activities under the SGOD, they express these views with varying degrees of magnitude. Keywords: DepEd programs, effectiveness, M&E, monitoring, evaluation, school heads, teachers ER -