SPECIFIC

GUIDELINES
 NLC CAMP GROUPS

A three to five-week voluntary designed to benefit K to 12

learners in all public elementary
learning recovery program
and secondary schools

Enhancement Intervention Camp

Camp
Consolidation Camp
 NLC CAMP GROUPS

Enhancement
Intervention Consolidation
Camp
Camp Camp
2022-2023 EOSY break

Grades 7 and 8 (ESM) expanded to other grade levels & learning areas
Succeeding EOSY breaks

Schools are not precluded from conducting other EOSY

break activities, such as but not limited to enrichment
activities in all grade levels and learning areas excluding
Grades 7 and 8 for English, Science, and Mathematics
(ESM) to support learning recovery.
 OTHER EOSY BREAK
NLC CAMP ACTIVITIES
GROUPS
Shall be made available
for all grade levels,
Intended for including Grades 7 and 8
Grades 7 and learners in learning
8 areas other than ESM.

REMEDIAL CLASS
Enhancement Intervention Consolidatio
Camp Camp n Camp For learners who did
not meet expectations
in one (1) or two (2)
learning areas
OTHER EOSY BREAK
NLC CAMP ACTIVITIES
GROUPS

Enrichment activities may be conducted

for learners whose academic performance
in the previous SY range from fairly
satisfactory or higher to improve their
level of attainment of the prescribed
learning competencies and fully prepare
them for transition to their next grade
level.
 OTHER EOSY BREAK ACTIVITIES

Incoming Grade 12 learners who are required

to undertake work immersion in the upcoming
semester shall have the option to take one
or two advanced subjects during the NLC to
lighten their academic load and give more
attention to their work immersion.
 DURATION OF THE NLC AND OTHER EOSY BREAK ACTIVITIES

School
Head
Class Interested
Advisers Learners

Conducted at least
two (2) weeks before
the end of the school
year.
Official registration shall
be conducted for two weeks
from July 1, 2023 to July
14, 2023.
 NLC Parent/Legal Guardian
NLC Registration Template
Consent Template

PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN CONSENT

 DURATION OF THE NLC AND OTHER EOSY BREAK ACTIVITIES
Enhancement Camp Consolidation Camp Intervention Camp
Provides further practice on and
Enhances learning by
application of previously taught Supports high-need learners who
providing greater depth,
competencies. Opportunities are are yet to grasp Fundamental
Purpose breadth, and complexity of
Mathematics and/or Fundamental
provided to identify links
learner’s knowledge, skills, English Skills
connecting concepts and skills
and understanding
across grade-level competencies.
3 weeks (3 days each week
Duration and
from July 24 to August 11, 5 weeks (3 days each week from July 24 to August 25, 2023)
Specific Dates 2023

Grade Level
Grades 7 and 8 (Schools have the prerogative to offer these to other grade levels)
Coverage

Learning
Area/Domain Grades 7-8 – English, Science, and Mathematics
Focus

Learning
Delivery In-person learning delivery modality
Modality
Class Size maximum of 35 learners in a class
DURATION OF THE NLC AND OTHER EOSY BREAK ACTIVITIES
INTERVENTION & CONSOLIDATION
ENHANCEMENT CAMP
CAMPS
3 weeks 5 weeks
July 24 – August 11, 2023 July 24 - August 25, 2023

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Collaborative Collaborative
Planning & Review of
Preparation Instruction
DURATION OF THE NLC AND OTHER EOSY BREAK ACTIVITIES

Schools have the flexibility to

decide on the number of hours for
each session per day in all camps
provided that the targeted learning
competencies are not compromised.
 SAMPLE WEEKLY SCHEDULE FOR GRADE 7 & 8
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
8:00 8:05 Movement to Class
Lesson Lesson 1 Lesson 1
8:05 8:50
1English English English
Lesson 2 Lesson 2 Lesson 2
8:50 9:35
Science Science Science
COLLABORA
9:35 9:45 COLLABORATIVE RECESS
TIVE
EXPERTISE Lesson 3 Lesson 3 Lesson 3
9:45 10:30 EXPERTISE
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics
10:30 11:15 (PLANNING & Lesson 4 Lesson 4 Lesson 4 (REVIEW)
11:15 12:00 PREPARATION) English English English
Lesson 5 Lesson 5 Lesson 5
11:50 1:00 Science Science Science
LUNCH BREAK
1:00 1:45 Lesson 6 Lesson 6 Lesson 6
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics
Schoolwide Camp Assembly
 DURATION OF THE NLC AND OTHER EOSY BREAK ACTIVITIES

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Collaborative Collaborativ
Planning & e Review of
Preparation Instruction

3-day teacher-learner
LAC engagement LAC
DURATION OF THE NLC AND OTHER EOSY BREAK ACTIVITIES

Collaborativ
e Planning &
Preparation

Open to teachers, school

heads, public schools
district supervisors (PSDS),  Structured
and education program  Focused
supervisors (EPS).  With logical flow
of sessions
 Suggested Timetable
Suggested Timetable for Collaborative
for Collaborative Practice (Friday)
Practice (Monday)
 DURATION OF THE NLC AND OTHER EOSY BREAK
ACTIVITIES
Remedial classes and classes organized for incoming Grade 12
learners with one (1) or two (2) subjects enrolled in advance
shall be allotted three (3) hours per subject from Mondays to
Fridays, for a span of five (5) weeks.
These classes shall be conducted for five (5) weeks with five
(5) days of teacher-learner engagement each week.
However, schools, in consultation with parents and with the
approval of the Schools Division Superintendent (SDS), may
decide to implement a blended distance learning delivery
modality (BLDM).
The distance learning component of the BLDM shall not exceed
two (2) days in a week except during emergencies or crises.
DURATION OF THE NLC AND OTHER EOSY BREAK
ACTIVITIES

Enrichment activities may be

conducted three (3) days a week
over a span of three (3) weeks.
LEARNER PLACEMENT IN THE CAMPS AND OTHER EOSY BREAK ACTIVITIES

Basis: Pre-assessment Results or the

learners’ academic performance in the
previous SY
Intervention
Learning
Gaps? Camp
Consolidation
Enhancement Camp
Camp

Remedial
Class
Basis: Learners’
academic
performance in the
previous SY
LEARNER PLACEMENT IN THE CAMPS AND OTHER EOSY BREAK ACTIVITIES

Learners in other grade levels who did

not meet expectations in one (1) or two
(2) learning areas based on their
academic performance in the SY 2022-
2023 shall be placed in Remedial
Classes.
 TEACHING
TEACHING AND RESOURCES
AND LEARNING LEARNING RESOURCES
Enhancement and
Consolidation Intervention Camp
for Grades 7 and 8 Remedial Class
Camps for Grades 7
and 8 ESM
 Schools shall have
 Integrated Lesson
the flexibility to
 Lesson Plans Plans and Teacher
decide on the
Notes
 Teachers’  Learners’ Workbooks
learning resources
that meet the needs
Notes  Teacher-Learner of learners and align
 Learners’ Resource Book with the most
appropriate teaching
Workbooks *For approaches and
Fundamental strategies.
Mathematics and English.
 TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES

Schools shall be provided with a Lesson Format and

Design for Grades 7 and 8 that aligns with the
objectives of the NLC. A strength of this lesson format
and design is that teachers are afforded resources,
time, and practice involving learners, to further extend
their own skills, knowledge, and understanding of
teaching and learning.
TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES

Before the commencement of the NLC,

schools shall prepare:
 class programs
 classrooms and other learning
spaces
 teaching and learning resources
Sample:
 Textbooks
 Activity Sheets
 Assessment Tasks
 Video Lessons
 Other materials
ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT
ENHANCEMENT, CONSOLIDATION, AND INTERVENTION CAMPS

Pre-Assessment Post-Assessment
between June 20 and July 8, after NLC
2023
ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT
REMEDIAL CLASS AND IN CLASSES ENROLLED IN ADVANCE BY INCOMING
GRADE 12 LEARNERS

DO 8, s. 2015, Policy Guidelines on Classroom Assessment for the

K to 12 Basic Education Program or any future policy on assessment
and grading shall apply.
ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT
FUN AND ENGAGEMENT COMPONENT

Teachers shall ensure that the teaching-

learning process inside the classroom
integrates fun and a sense of fulfillment
whenever learners experience success in
learning.

Teachers are highly encouraged to harness

learners’ creativity and resourcefulness to
make learning compelling and engaging while
working towards the attainment of learning
competencies and standards.
FUN AND ENGAGEMENT COMPONENT

Schools shall intensify

learner engagement by
organizing camp
assemblies.
camp-like atmosphere
exciting games and
activities
mental health and
psychosocial support
activities
suitable spaces on school
grounds
Schools shall observe due diligence to ensure the
safety and security of learners during the conduct of
indoor and outdoor camp activities.
 CONDUCT OF ORIENTATION ACTIVITIES

 Clustered National Orientations of Key Officials

on the Implementation of the NLC shall be
conducted.

 ROs, in turn, shall orient SDOs and school key

officials in their respective regions.

 Schools shall include an orientation on the

implementation of the NLC into the agenda of
their last quarterly meeting with parents/legal
guardians during the SY 2022-2023.
 CONDUCT OF ORIENTATION ACTIVITIES

A general orientation with

parents/legal guardians shall be
conducted within the week before
the first day of the NLC.

Advocacy materials shall be

prepared at the national, regional,
division levels, and school levels.
 CAPABILITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES

Training of Trainers for the implementation of the

NLC for Grades 7 and 8

 To be participated by the CLMD and CID Chief,

EPSs, PSDSs, and school heads
 MONITORING AND EVALUATION

School heads
ROs and SDOs
supervise the
monitor school’s
implementation and CO utilizes M&E
compliance with
ensures that the results for policy
the Policy and
Policy is evaluation
consolidate M&E
communicated to
reports
stakeholders

MONITORING AND EVALUATION

National Learning Camp Assessment for
Grade 7 and Grade 8
NATIONAL LEARNING CAMP (NLC) ASSESSMENT
The Bureau of Education Assessment in coordination with the
Research Center for Teacher Quality – SiMMER shall administer the
National Learning Camp (NLC) assessment for Grades 7 and 8
learners for SY 2022-2023 in all public schools. Primarily, the NLC
Assessment shall be administered through an online computer-based
platform.

The results of the pre-test will be used to:

1. Collect baseline-data for the evaluation of the National Learning
Camp as an intervention program aimed at increasing learner
proficiency;
2. Group learners in grades 7 & 8 for the NLC
 There are two important dates vital to the successful
implementation of the NLC Assessment:
The Preliminary Meeting with Regional and Division
Testing Personnel and IT Officers on
June 9, 2023
and the National Orientation for NLC Assessment on
June 14, 2023
where testing schedule, scheme, and other related
concerns will be discussed.
ACCESSING THE MOODLE PLATFORM
In preparation for the online assessment, all Grades 7 and 8
learners should activate/access their Moodle LMS accounts
using their official DepEd accounts before the NLC
Assessment.
ANNEXES
Suggested Daily Suggested
Class Program Weekly Class
Program
 Lesson
Format &
Design