CCDC–CTE Participates in the 2nd National Teacher Education Summit

The Cordillera Career Development College – College of Teacher Education (CCDC–CTE) actively participated in the 2nd National Teacher Education Summit themed “Bantug, Bannuar, Bayanihan: Quality-Driven Teacher Education Leadership in Focus” held on December 15, 2025, in Quezon City.

The summit convened heads, presidents, and officers-in-charge of public and private higher education institutions nationwide that offer pre-service teacher education programs. The event served as a platform for collaboration, dialogue, and knowledge exchange aimed at strengthening teacher education leadership in the Philippines.

The summit underscored the importance of quality assurance, innovation, and shared responsibility in preparing future educators who are responsive to both national and global demands. It aimed to:

Reinforce quality assurance mechanisms in undergraduate and graduate Teacher Education Programs (TEPs);
Strategize curriculum innovation and ensure alignment with national development priorities and international benchmarks;
Strengthen institutional governance and enhance data utilization for evidence-based decision-making; and
Promote holistic teacher formation by integrating institutional values with national and global standards.

Participation in this national summit strongly aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, which advocates for inclusive, equitable, and quality education and the promotion of lifelong learning opportunities for all. The discussions on curriculum innovation, teacher preparation, and governance also support SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, emphasizing effective, accountable, and inclusive educational institutions. Moreover, the spirit of bayanihan and collaborative leadership highlighted during the summit reflects SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, fostering cooperation among higher education institutions and stakeholders to achieve shared educational objectives.

Representing CCDC–CTE in this significant national engagement were Dean Juvy O. Baso and Program Coordinators Arelene A. Palasico and Marfrelyn A. Angyatao. Their participation demonstrates the college’s continued commitment to advancing quality-driven teacher education, strengthening institutional leadership, and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals through transformative education.

Through its active involvement in national initiatives such as this summit, CCDC–CTE reaffirms its dedication to producing competent, values-oriented, and globally competitive educators who can meaningfully contribute to nation-building and sustainable development.

J.O.B.