(3) Conduct periodic supervision and inspection of elementary educational institutions to ensure that educational standards are met and complied with; and (4) Perform such other functions as may be necessary to ensure efficient implementation of the elementary education programs in the DepEd-ARMM. SEC. 28. Specific Duties and Functions of the Director of the Bureau of Elementary Education. - The Director shall exercise supervision over the Elementary Education programs of the region and other field offices and perform the following duties and functions: (1) Formulate, develop, and evaluate educational policies, plans, programs and standards with respect to pre-schools, elementary, and special education; (2) Evaluate plans, programs and standards for curriculum and staff development, and infrastructure improvement; (3) Provide technical assistance to the Regional Secretary of the DepEd-ARMM on matters pertaining to pre-schools, elementary and special education; (4) Assist in the formulation of guidelines on the conduct of competitive and qualifying examinations for Madaris Teachers pursuant to Section 14, Article XIV of RA 9054, and (5) Perform such other functions as may be required by proper authority. SEC. 29. Bureau of Secondary Education. - The Bureau of Secondary Education shall be composed of a Director and Subject Area Supervisors who shall be appointed by the Regional Governor upon recommendation of the Regional Secretary in accordance with paragraph 6, Section 22, Article II of MMA Act 279 and pertinent Civil Service rules and regulations. It shall perform the following functions. (1) Formulate, develop and evaluate plans, educational standards, curricular designs, textbooks and other instructional materials, and Islamic values; (2) Implement a capacity development program for secondary school teachers; (3) Conduct periodic supervision and inspection of secondary educational institutions to ensure that educational standards are met and complied with; and (4) Perform such other functions as may be necessary to ensure efficient implementation of the secondary education program in the region. SEC. 30. Specific Duties and Functions of the Director of the Bureau of Secondary Education. - The Director shall exercise supervision over the Secondary Education programs of the region and other field offices and perform the following duties and functions: 75