ISSN: 2782-893X
eISSN: 2799-0664
ISSN: 2782- 893X
— The study delved into the level of implementation of the Gender and Development (GAD) Program in SDO Urdaneta City. It determined the profile of the schools, the level of GAD program implementation by the school heads, the challenges encountered by school heads in the GAD program implementation, the significant relationship between the profile of the school and the level of GAD program implementation and the significant difference between the profile of the school and the level of GAD program implementation. The descriptive method of research was used in this study. The findings revealed that most of the schools in SDO Urdaneta City are medium-sized in the barangay and have a limited number of GAD corners, GAD self-learning materials, gender-neutral restrooms, and GAD training conducted in school. The level of implementation of GAD programs in SDO Urdaneta City is high, indicating that GAD policies and programs are widely adopted. There are limited studies conducted on GAD. Further, there needs to be more integration of GAD concepts in the lessons among teachers. The school’s size correlates to the number of GAD learning resources produced in schools. Likewise, the number of school-based GAD training affects the learning assessments conducted by teachers. Thus, the researcher recommended prioritizing GAD implementation throughout all school profile characteristics, particularly in learning resources, learning environment, and learning delivery, allocating sufficient funds and resources to implement GAD programs and school activities successfully. Schools should increase the number of gender-neutral restrooms and guarantee they are accessible to all students, regardless of gender identity or expression. Lastly, schools should evaluate the success of their GAD programs and activities regularly to ensure they reach their goals and identify improvement areas. Keywords — Gender And Development, Gender Sensitivity, Gender-Neutral, Gender Equality