Author

Sheraly M. Sanchez*
Sabang Elementary School, Sabang, Sibonga, Cebu, Philippines

Abstract

This study evaluated the implementation of the School Improvement Plan during the School Year 2022 – 2025 cycle in the selected elementary schools in Sibonga District, Cebu. It used the Context, Input, Process, and Product (CIPP) Evaluation Model as an evaluation approach. The research targets aimed to examine the extent of SIP implementation, compare the intended objectives with actual implementation, and explore the implementers’ experiences. After the researcher also developed a strategic action plan based on the findings. The data collection used a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design. Data cases include school heads, teachers, SELG Presidents, PTA Presidents, Barangay Captains, and Barangay Councilors Committee on Education. The researcher developed an instrument comprising a four-point Likert scale and semi-structured interview guides, which were first validated and pilot-tested before distribution. After collecting all data, the quantitative results were analyzed using weighted means and standard deviations, while the qualitative results were examined using a comparative matrix and thematic analysis. Findings revealed that SIP Implementation across the four domains was generally perceived as highly implemented, with a weighted mean of 3.52 and a standard deviation of 0.54. In terms of the intent of implementation, the gaps identified were broader target, resources, stakeholder participation, workload, time constraints, monitoring procedures, and delays in implementation. Moreover, thematic findings showed that SIP implementation was viewed by implementers as a shared responsibility, demonstrating collaboration, adaptability, and resourcefulness despite implementation challenges. Based on the findings, the SIP-PRIME Strategic Action Plan was proposed to strengthen planning, resource mobilization, stakeholder engagement, implementation, and monitoring.

Keywords: School improvement plan (SIP), CIPP evaluation model, SIP implementation, sequential explanatory mixed-methods design, implementation gaps, implementers’ experiences, SIP-PRIME strategic action plan.

*Corresponding author / Email: sheralysanchez8@gmail.com

DOI: https://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS05031344

Recommended citation:
Sanchez, S. (2026). Through the lenses of CIPP model: An evaluation of the implementation of school improvement plan. Pantao (International Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences) 5 (3), 1491-1506. https://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS05031344

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