Though all schools use U-DISE as data base source, yet 11(44%) schools use other data also for plan preparation. All the visited schools have prepared their annual plan and submitted to the higher authorities. Most of the head teachers and SDMC members informed that they try to incorporate all the aspirations and visions in the plan. Guidelines for preparation of School Development Plan were also available in most of the visited schools. 3. Whether disadvantaged groups have been appropriately factored in the Plan. Developed Planning strategy for disadvantaged groups Yes No No. of Schools 21 4 % 84 16 Comments: 21 (84%) schools have adopted separate strategies for students of disadvantaged groups to improve the status of their educational outputs. However, 4 (16%) schools have not developed any separate strategy for such students. The reason for not doing so, told to us by some schools was that no such need has been felt, whereas lack of proper guidelines from authorities and lack of knowledge at their end by other schools. 4. Adoption of Convergence approach with schemes/resources of other Departments in School Plan - Convergence approach adopted No. of Schools Yes No 20 5 % 80 20 Comments: Maximum convergence done in practical by 19 (76%) schools, was found with Health & Medical Department, 16 (64%) schools got converged with water and sanitation Department. Some of the other departments, were also sought for convergence by the schools. While preparing School Development Plan, convergence with such departments help the school in many ways for developing a quality and comprehensive plan.
Though all schools use U-DISE as data base source, yet 11(44%) schools use other data also for plan preparation. All the visited schools have prepared their annual plan and submitted to the higher authorities. Most of the head teachers and SDMC members informed that they try to incorporate all the aspirations and visions in the plan. Guidelines for preparation of School Development Plan were also available in most of the visited schools. 3. Whether disadvantaged groups have been appropriately factored in the Plan. No. of Schools Developed Planning strategy for disadvantaged groups Yes No 21 4 % 84 16 Comments: 21 (84%) schools have adopted separate strategies for students of disadvantaged groups to improve the status of their educational outputs. However, 4 (16%) schools have not developed any separate strategy for such students. The reason for not doing so, told to us by some schools was that no such need has been felt, whereas lack of proper guidelines from authorities and lack of knowledge at their end by other schools. 4. Adoption of Convergence approach with schemes/resources of other Departments in School Plan - No. of Schools Convergence approach adopted Yes No 20 5 % 80 20 Comments: Maximum convergence done in practical by 19 (76%) schools, was found with Health & Medical Department, 16 (64%) schools got converged with water and sanitation Department. Some of the other departments, were also sought for convergence by the schools. While preparing School Development Plan, convergence with such departments help the school in many ways for developing a quality and comprehensive plan.
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