1.

Search a law including its section and articles in the Philippines that support Early
Childhood Inclusive Education. (10 points)

RA 5250 – An Act Establishing A Ten-Year Training Program For Teachers Of Special

And Exceptional Children In The Philippines And Authorizing The Appropriation Of
Funds Thereof.
Republic of the Philippines
Republic Act No. 5250

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TEN-YEAR TRAINING PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS OF

SPECIAL AND EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN IN THE PHILIPPINES AND AUTHORIZING
THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS THEREOF.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION 1. There is hereby established, under the administration and supervision of the Bureau
of Public Schools, in cooperation with the University of the Philippines, the Philippine Normal
College, and the School for the Deaf and the Blind, a ten-year program for the training of special
and exceptional children. (As amended by R.A. No. 6067, August 4, 1969).
SECTION 2. The term special and exceptional children shall include the mentally retarded, the
crippled, the deaf and hard of hearing, the speech handicapped, the socially and emotionally
disturbed and the gifted.
SECTION 3. The institutions of learning chosen by the Department of Education to carry out the
training of teachers for this program shall grant the necessary credit.
SECTION 4. All expenses to be incurred therefore such as tuition and other fees, stipends of
teacher trainees development and training abroad of members of the faculty of the cooperating
institutions and those of the special education staff of the General Office, Bureau of Public
Schools, and other expenses incident to the implementation of this Act shall be charged against
the funds of the program and shall be disbursed by the Director of Public Schools: Provided,
That the expenses for development and training abroad shall not exceed ten per centum of the
total appropriation provided in Republic Act Numbered Five thousand two hundred and fifty.
(As amended by R.A. No. 6067, August 4, 1969).
SECTION 5. The program shall as far as practicable, include the setting up of pilot classes, for
special and exceptional children in regular schools with the end in view of integrating said
children into the regular school program and of encouraging socialization.
The program shall set up projects in such a way that special education shall be conducted within
the facilities of regular schools whenever possible.
The program shall also set up research and survey projects to identify and locate exceptional
children in need of its services.
SECTION 6. A number of scholarships shall be created every year for ten year for prospective
teachers who shall undertake the training courses. The coordinator of the program shall see to it
that scholarship grantees and teacher trainees under the program are intellectually and
emotionally prepared to handle special education.
SECTION 7. The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and regulations and shall employ
such specialists as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this Act.
SECTION 8. The sum of three hundred fifty thousand pesos is hereby authorized to be
appropriated out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated to carry out
the provisions of this Act for the fiscal year nineteen hundred and sixty-eight. Thereafter, such
sums as are necessary for the operation of said training program shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 9. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

2. Find out at least five (5) new trends occurring in the Early Childhood Special
Education in the Philippine Setting. (25 points)

1. Universal preK is an ongoing initiative that would make high-quality

preschool programs available to all families—regardless of income. Leading
economists have found that quality early childhood education is especially
beneficial for children from low-income families, as it helps them stay on track
alongside their peers throughout grade school. Such programs help improve
students’ vocabularies, as well as their social and emotional development.
President Obama addressed the early childhood education issue during his
2013 State of the Union address:1  “In states that make it a priority to educate
our youngest children…studies show students grow up more likely to read
and do math at grade level, graduate high school, hold a job, form more
stable families of their own. We know this works. So let’s do what works and
make sure none of our children start the race of life already behind.”  —
President Barack Obama

2. Closing the achievement gap requires focus on the significant difference in

school test scores between the various ethnic and economic groups. There
are various initiatives—such as the universal preschool movement and the
Every Student Succeeds Act—that specifically target the achievement gap to
further prevent children from falling behind in school.

3. Early literacy involves helping 1- to 3-year-old children understand concepts

such as letter knowledge, word sounds, vocabulary development, and
 awareness of storytelling. The earlier children experience reading, writing,
and storytelling, the more improved their vocabulary and reading
comprehension will be. Early literacy programs are being integrated into
public libraries, schools, and other educational settings across the U.S. to
help parents better prepare their children for literacy excellence.

4. The Reggio Emilia approach helps parents and children during the

transition from home to school. The Reggio Emilia concepts developed in the
1940s are also found in Montessori and Waldorf schools around the world.
This style of early childhood education urges more parent and student
involvement in the program, and the learning environment is tailored to meet
the child’s specific needs and is characterized by an emphasis on
independence.

5. Technology in the classroom involves the intentional and proper use of

technology for learning. Not only is this movement cutting costs for textbooks
and other classroom materials, it also allows for greater access to a wider
range of online educational tools for students. By allowing more access to
early childhood education through technology, we’re also preparing our
children for our technologically advanced society. Additionally, certain
programs and applications can help teachers and administrators track which
resources are working best for their students.