MWO LAUNCHES EDUCATORS TRAINING IN DMV AREA

PRESS RELEASE
WDC-79-2025

03 December 2025

Embassy Press and Information Section

info@phembassy-us.org

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO), successfully launched the capability-building training series for Filipino educators in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) on 22 November 2025 at the Embassy’s Quezon Hall. Conducted in partnership with the Association of International Dynamic Educators (AIDE), Inc., the training aimed to enhance the capability of Filipino teachers in managing classrooms and facilitating learnings through the use of technology and more adaptive teaching strategies. Twenty (20) teachers from the DMV area attended the training dubbed as “Baliksaliksik Series Empowered Project: Teaching with Purpose, Tools, and Heart”. 

In her welcome remarks, Welfare Officer Mae D. Codilla underscored the MWO-WDC’s continuing commitment to empower and build the capacities of the Filipino workforce in the United States. “For educators, the Baliksaliksik series is a professional development initiative which seeks to equip them with appropriate skills to respond to the evolving demands of the teaching profession,” she said. 

Meanwhile, AIDE, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Dr. Lynne D. Ciocon, in her opening statement, thanked the participants for their interest in the training as she encouraged them to join the succeeding sessions to gain a fuller understanding of the program and explore more strategies that will contribute to their professional growth as educators.

The first of the training series was divided in three sessions. The first session, Technology Tools for 21st-Century Classrooms, was facilitated by Dr. Ingrid Cruz, Program Coordinator of Project Lead the Way (PLTW) of Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS). It was a practical session on the use of educational technology applications that enhance lesson delivery, student engagement, and assessment. Dr. Cruz emphasized that while artificial intelligence is a valuable tool that can make teachers’ work easier, it must be used responsibly and with caution in both classroom application and student interactions.

The second session, How to Adapt Your Teaching Strategies to Student Needs, was delivered by Ms. Julieta Perez, Induction Coach of the Office of Professional Learning and Leadership of PGCPS. The discussion focused on special education (SPED) modifications and accommodations, offering guidance on designing and delivering instruction that supports all learners, particularly students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan.

The training was capped by the session on Reading Strategies Across the Curriculum, which was facilitated by Dr. Alona Pura Lleno-Nunez, an English Language Teacher at PGCPS. She shared techniques that can help strengthen students’ comprehension in various subject areas as she emphasized the importance of integrating reading support into everyday lessons. She also demonstrated practical approaches that teachers can apply to help diverse learners better understand and engage with texts.

The second and third installments of the Baliksaliksik Series are scheduled on 24 January 2026 and 21 February 2026, respectively. MWO invites all educators in the DMV area to attend the future sessions. The registration link will be posted on the MWO and OWWA Washington, D.C. Facebook pages.

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