(5) Establish linkages with the other GOs, NGOs and other stakeholders; (6) Map and identify donor funded projects which are implemented in the region; (7) Assist the Regional Secretary in the general supervision direction, evaluation, and coordination of academic programs of the DepEd-ARMM; (8) Assist in the implementation of policies, programs rules and regulations of the DepEd-ARMM; (9) Oversee the preparation of plans, annual and other periodic reports on academic matters; (10) Represent the Regional Secretary in programs/activities related to activities involving other agencies/offices; (11) Assist the Regional Secretary in the exercise of the functions on Appraisal Review and Grievance mechanisms; academic Performance (12) Oversee and supervises the Curriculum and Textbook Development Services and its support Materials Development Center; (13) Assist in the preparation of annual school calendar as provided for in Section 51, Article V hereof; and (14) Perform such other functions as may be required by proper authority. Chapter 3 Bureaus in the Deped-ARMM SEC. 26. Bureaus in the DepEd-ARMM. - The DepEd-ARMM shall consist of the Bureau of Elementary Education; Bureau of Secondary Education; Bureau of Alternative Learning System; Bureau of Research and Planning Services; Bureau of Physical Education and Sports Development; Bureau of Administrative and Financial Management Services; and the bureaus under the Madaris Education such as: Bureau on Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education (ALIVE), Bureau on Research and Curriculum Development (R&CD), Bureau on Accreditation and Regulation (AR), and Bureau on Human Resource and Development. SEC. 27. The Bureau of Elementary Education. - The Bureau of Elementary 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 elementary school teachers; 74