DepEd SDO Iloilo City

The Schools Division of Iloilo City (SDO Iloilo City) is the official local administrative unit of the Department of Education (DepED) responsible for overseeing and managing public basic education in Iloilo City, Philippines. As a government education division, it coordinates and implements national education policies, programs, and standards across public schools within its jurisdiction. The division's primary functions include issuing official directives and memoranda to schools, conducting career guidance programs for learners, organizing training workshops for school heads and personnel, managing recruitment and selection processes for teaching positions, and administering various educational contests and assessments. It also handles the submission of reports on nutritional status, learner rights and protection, and school site development plans. The division serves as the central administrative body connecting the national DepED office with local public schools, ensuring compliance with educational regulations and facilitating professional development for educators. Its operations cover kindergarten, elementary, junior high school, and senior high school levels, with a focus on public education system management rather than direct classroom instruction.