Authors : Mateo P. Prosia; Raul C. Orongan; James L. Paglinawan

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26May769

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Abstract : This study examined the relationship between resource generation capability and adaptive leadership and educational program implementation among 300 school administrators in DepEd Bukidnon during School Year 2025–2026. A descriptive-correlational design was used, and data was gathered through validated and pilot-tested questionnaires covering resource generation capability, adaptive leadership, and educational program implementation, with Brigada Eskwela included as a major school-based program. The findings showed that school administrators demonstrated very high levels of resource generation capability, adaptive leadership, and educational program implementation. Resource generation capability was very high in terms of setting expectations, focusing on learning, fostering collaboration, and managing resources strategically. Adaptive leadership was also very high in flexibility in decision-making, proactive problem-solving, emotional resilience, and innovative practices. Educational program implementation, which included program planning and organization, resource mobilization and support, and monitoring, evaluation, and empowerment, was likewise very highly practiced. Correlation results revealed significant positive relationships between educational program implementation and all dimensions of resource generation capability and adaptive leadership. This indicates that stronger resource generation and adaptive leadership are associated with more effective educational program implementation. The null hypothesis on no significant relationship was rejected. Regression analysis further showed that emotional resilience was the strongest predictor, followed by setting expectations for resource generation, fostering schoolcommunity linkages, managing resources strategically, proactive problem-solving, and innovative practices. The null hypothesis on no significant predictors was also rejected. The study concludes that adaptive leadership and resource generation capability are essential in strengthening Brigada Eskwela and other educational programs in DepEd Bukidnon.

Keywords : Resource Generation Capability, Adaptive Leadership, Educational Program Implementation, School Administrators

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