Deployment Plan for DepEd ARAL
Program (Academic Recovery and
Accessible Learning)
1. Program Title
DepEd ARAL Program (Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning)
2. Rationale / Background
The DepEd ARAL Program is an initiative aimed at mitigating the learning losses
experienced by students due to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The
program emphasizes both recovery and accessibility, ensuring that learners—especially
those who are most at risk—receive adequate support to improve their foundational skills
in literacy and numeracy.
3. Objectives
- Bridge learning gaps in reading, writing, and arithmetic
- Provide accessible and inclusive interventions
- Empower teachers with strategies for differentiated instruction
- Engage families and communities in the learning process
- Improve learning outcomes through targeted remediation
4. Target Beneficiaries
Grades 1 to 10 learners in public schools who are identified as having learning difficulties or
who are at risk of falling behind, especially in key subject areas such as English, Filipino, and
Mathematics.
5. Scope and Coverage
The ARAL Program will be implemented across all public elementary and secondary schools
under the Department of Education. The focus will be on learners in need of academic
support as identified through diagnostic assessments and teacher observations.
6. Strategies and Key Activities
a. Identification of learners needing intervention
b. Training of teachers and learning facilitators
c. Development and distribution of ARAL modules and learning kits
d. Implementation of learning sessions before/after class or during weekends
e. Monitoring and mentoring
f. Conduct of post-assessment to measure progress
7. Timeline
The program will be implemented from August to March of the school year. Diagnostic
testing and orientation will take place in August, followed by the start of weekly learning
sessions in September. Monitoring, mentoring, and monthly evaluations will be conducted
throughout.
8. Deployment Matrix
A separate matrix will include detailed components, activities, timelines, responsible
persons, resources needed, and expected outputs.
9. Roles and Responsibilities
- Teachers: Deliver remediation sessions and monitor learner progress
- School Heads: Provide oversight and ensure scheduling
- Division Coordinators: Offer technical assistance and ensure compliance
- Parents and Guardians: Support learner attendance and home learning
- Community Stakeholders: Assist with materials and volunteer support
10. Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
- Weekly learning session logs
- Monthly learner progress reports
- Pre- and post-test comparisons
- Teacher and parent feedback
- Quarterly evaluation and reporting to division offices
11. Budget / Resource Requirements
- Learning materials (modules, kits, paper)
- Printing and distribution costs
- Snacks and logistical support for learners
- Incentives for teacher facilitators (if available)
- Partnership support from LGUs and NGOs
12. Sustainability and Exit Strategy
To ensure continuity, ARAL strategies will be integrated into regular classroom instruction.
Peer tutoring systems, ongoing teacher training, and stakeholder partnerships will be
strengthened to support long-term learning recovery and accessibility.
13. Annexes / Attachments
- Sample Diagnostic Tool
- ARAL Weekly Schedule Template
- Monitoring and Progress Report Forms
- Deployment Matrix Table
