As part of the continuing implementation of the 2K+1 Program, St. Michael’s College of Iligan, Inc. (SMCII), through the Mother Ignacia Center for Social Responsibility (MICSR) and the Graduate School, conducted CSWD Sessions 2 and 3 on November 19 and 27, 2016, at the SMC Main Campus, during the First Semester of Academic Year 2016–2017.

The sessions featured a series of capacity-building discussions led by dedicated resource speakers who addressed key areas in early childhood development. Ma’am Ivy Daligdig discussed Personal, Spiritual, and Social Development for Young Children, emphasizing holistic formation; Ma’am Nieves Cutab presented Technology in Pre-School Education, highlighting age-appropriate digital integration; Prof. Perlie Jumalon facilitated a session on Preparation of Instructional Materials; and Prof. Terencia Arnejo discussed Language, Numeracy, and Science–Math, strengthening foundational learning competencies for young learners.

Building on the initial consultation and formal launching of the 2K+1 Program, these sessions further strengthened collaboration between the City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD), the Graduate School, and institutional partners. The activities emphasized participatory planning, capacity-building, and shared accountability, ensuring that extension initiatives remained relevant, sustainable, and responsive to community needs. Through structured dialogue and collaborative exchanges, participants aligned institutional goals with local priorities, laying the groundwork for targeted interventions in education, social services, and community empowerment.CSWD Sessions 2 and 3 reflect SMCII’s commitment to values-driven leadership and responsive education, where graduate-level expertise is applied to real social contexts. The initiative reinforces the institution’s mission of faith, excellence, and service, while promoting socially engaged scholarship and professional responsibility.