“Make excellence a habit and make it happen in Region I,” Tolentino G. Aquino, Director IV, said in his message during the Regional Literacy Summit held at Regency Hotel in Calasiao, Pangasinan, on June 25-27, 2025.

He emphasized that improving literacy outcomes starts with embedding a culture of excellence in daily classroom practices, guided by evidence-based decisions and a strong commitment to learner achievement.

The summit initiated by the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD) brought together educators, school heads, literacy advocates, and assessment coordinators to share data, innovations, and strategies aimed at improving literacy across all grade levels.

Assistant Regional Director Rhoda T. Razon presented the latest results of the National Achievement Test (NAT) and the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) test, providing participants with crucial insights on learner performance in both the formal and non-formal education sectors. Her presentation highlighted the strengths and learning gaps based on regional data, which served as a springboard for focused planning and intervention strategies.

The summit also showcased innovative assessment practices from Schools Division Offices and featured panel discussions and exhibits that reflected the region’s ongoing efforts to integrate literacy development into curriculum and assessment reform.

With the shared goal of fostering a culture of literacy and excellence, the Regional Literacy Summit affirmed Region I’s commitment to ensure that no learner is left behind in the pursuit of meaningful education.

Text: Ma’am Mary Ann Grace Dulay, CLMD

Photos: Sir Joseph Dela Cruz