LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) Regional Office V, through the Human Resource Development Division (HRDD), is successfully conducting the Mock Assessment for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Assessment for School Heads (NASH) – Batch 2 today, signaling the final stretch of preparations for the upcoming actual assessment on May 16-17, 2026.
With around 1,800 aspiring school leaders across the Bicol Region, this comprehensive technical run ensures readiness, platform familiarity, and smooth, secured administration of the online assessment.
Five Assessment Sites were designated: Assessment Site 1- Legazpi City National HS, Assessment Site 2- Tabaco NHS, Assessment Site 3- Nabua NHS, Assessment Site 4- Camarines Sur NHS, and Assessment Site 5- Mobo NHS in Masbate.
Key Preparations:
Mock Assessment (May 10): Participants are actively logging into the Learning Management System (LMS) to test devices and simulate actual assessment conditions, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
Administrative protocols were also conducted to formalize the implementation of the activity.
Actual NASH Administration (May 16 & 17, 2026): Designated Regional Technical Working Groups (RTWG) are finalizing site logistics, internet connectivity, and support staff at designated testing centers.
Message to Takers:
• Ensure your profiles are updated in the DepEd LMS.
• Check with your official NASH Bicol Region Group for your assigned assessment site and room assignment.
Regional Director Gilbert Sadsad extends his full support to all 1,800 Bicolano takers, aiming for a high pass rate that will strengthen school leadership and elevate the quality of education in the region.
Source: DepEd Bicol