Key Points on the Draft

Guidelines for the Expansion

Phase of Limited F2F Classes
Planning Service
 UPDATES
 Pilot study phase was clearly a success given the high degree of
feeling of safety, overall satisfaction, confidence to implement
expansion phase by learners, teachers, school heads, parents and
community members.

 President Approved the proposed progressive expansion of face to

face (January 17, 2022)

 No expansion earlier than February 2022

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 2
MILESTONES

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 MILESTONES
(Development of the Joint Memorandum Circular)

March – May May May

Data sharing with DOH and
UNICEF to classify risk-level
of the city/municipality where
participating schools are
located
Coordination with
Department of Health
(DOH) in releasing a
possible joint circular on
the safe reopening of classes
Conduct of stakeholder
consultations with
parents/guardians, learners,
teachers, LGUs and barangay
health workers, and CSOs

June-July July Aug-Sept

Continuous Meetings with
DOH and Child Heath
Experts on the firming up of
Joint Guidelines, 2 of the
meetings were presided by
DOH
Presentation to Inter-
Agency Task Force (IATF)
of the proposed design of
Pilot Face to face. Co-
presented by DepEd and
DOH
Finalization of detailed Joint
Guidelines through online
exchange of comments and
inputs from DOH, UNICEF,
WHO and Child Health
Experts

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 MILESTONES
(Pilot Implementation and Towards the Expansion Phase)

Nov-December 2021 January 2022 February 2022

• Start of Pilot implementation of
limited face-to-face:
- 1st batch: Nov. 15
- 2nd batch: Dec 6
• End of Pilot study – Dec 17
• Preparation of evaluation report
of limited face-to-face
• President Approved the Preparation for the
proposed progressive expansion progressive expansion
of face to face (January 17) strategy
• Preparation of Guidelines for
Expansion
• Selection of schools

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
OBJECTIVES OF F2F IMPLEMENTATION
• Deliver quality basic education in a safe learning environment to learners
in low-risk areas
• Address the teaching and learning gaps encountered in the distance
learning modalities
• Strengthen the school-community health and safety support system for all
children

STRATEGY FOR THE PILOT IMPLEMENTATION

1 Implementation
Pilot 2 Expanded
Phase
3 New
Normal

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 6
 OBJECTIVES OF THE EXPANSION
▪ Sustain the positive result of the implementation of limited face-to-face classes
▪ Scale up the implementation of effective practices on health protocols and blended learning
(face-to-face and distance learning)
▪ Address difficulty in monitoring and assessing learning progress remotely (institutionalization of
learning assessment based on experience from the pilot)
▪ Mitigate inequalities and unevenness in access to technology, household resources, and student
skills for self-learning
▪ Allow resumption of activities that cannot be done at home
▪ Address needs of learners with no adult in the family qualified and/or available to perform the
role of learning facilitator (check MLESF data)
▪ Schools can continue helping the enforcement of health standards in school setting
▪ Widen the scope of programs and interventions in easing negative mental health and child
development impact of the lack of face-to-face interaction and socialization among children

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 EXPANSION STRATEGY
Progressive Expansion
 
Progressive expansion means that once the school meets all the standards of the school safety
assessment tool (SSAT), they can start face to face classes provided they are located in areas
under COVID Alert Level 1 or 2. Should the area be recategorized as being under COVID Alert Level
3 or higher, the face-to face classes shall be automatically suspended.
 
The progressive expansion includes:
 
Geographic expansion - upon compliance of SSAT standards, more schools in areas under
Alert Levels 1 and 2 may start face to face classes subject to JMC guidelines. Schools may start
anytime within the school year upon compliance of requirements.
 
Expansion in terms of Grade Levels. Given the success of Phase 1, DepEd will include all
grade levels (K to 12) in the expansion phase.
 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 EXPANSION STRATEGY
Management arrangement

1. The process of approval of schools (Public and Private) for Phase 2 will now be delegated to the office of
regional directors in coordination with their DOH regional counterparts.
2. Participation of international schools shall be at the Central Office through the PEO.

Authorization of DepEd and DOH for decision-making in the expansion phase

 
The President has authorized DepEd and DOH to decide on the scale and mechanics of the expansion, in
consultation with the DILG. The DepEd will submit regular reports on the conduct of the F2F classes to the
President.
 
Schedule of the Expansion phase

Progressive expansion to commence not earlier than February 2022, unless the DOH advice DepEd to further
defer the start of expansion based on developments surrounding the Omicron variant surge.
 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 SCHOOLS SELECTION PROCESS FOR
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS
SDO RO CO

• Adjust system for

SELECTION • Revalidate compliance • Confer with DOH
tagging (LIS)
of schools to the counterpart on the Risk
PROCESS standards of School Classification • Conduct random site
Safety Assessment Tool • Conduct site inspection, inspection, if needed
(SSAT) if needed
• Secure LGU • Certify Readiness based
Concurrence on the result of SSAT
• Submit to RO the result (approval)
of revalidation • Grant of safety seal
• Submit report to CO

QUESTION: Do we make Safety seal as a requirement? YES

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 SCHOOLS SELECTION PROCESS FOR
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS
APPROVAL CO through PEO
receives proposals from
PROCESS
International schools
containing the following
• Letter of intent
• Accomplished SSAT
• Implementation Plan
• Contingency Plan
• LGU Concurrence
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
• PEO evaluates the
submitted proposal and
validate the result of
SSAT
• DepEd through PEO
issues certificate of
compliance which
authorizes the school to
commence face to face
classes
 OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK
SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
DepEd & DOH

Other
INCLUDING THE WELL-BEING
LGU / SAFE TEACHING & Concerned
Community MOST AND Government
OPERATIONS LEARNING MARGINALIZED PROTECTION Agencies

POLICY ・ FINANCING
Schools & Families

Based on DepEd Framework of Shared Responsibility and UN Agencies – World Bank Framework for Reopening Schools

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 SAFE OPERATIONS
KEY STANDARDS
ELEMENTS
- Schools located in Level 1 and 2
Participating - Passed the School Safety Assessment Tool (SSAT) standards
- All Grade levels (K to 12)
Schools
- with LGUs Concurrence (Municipality and City)
(public and - with expressed support and consent of parents of students who shall participate in
private) the reopening of face-to-face classes, in the form of a written Consent Form
What about CLCs? - Secure FPIC for schools in IP Communities
- Discussion with BAE on CLCs
- All Grade Levels (K to 12)
- Voluntary with signed consent from parent
Learners

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 SAFE OPERATIONS
KEY ELEMENTS STANDARDS
- Teachers who will be involved in the implementation of limited face to face classes
must be vaccinated
School Personnel - Unvaccinated teachers may perform other duties in the school premises other than
actual teaching, provided they submit negative antigen or RT PCR result

Duration of the Until the end of SY 2021-2022 (to continue in the following SY)
Expansion
- Max of 12 learners for Kinder
- Max of 16 for Grades 1 to 12
Class Size - Max of 12 learners at a time for those activities requiring the use of WS and
Laboratories.
- Blended Learning approach will be applied on alternating schedule (Feedback:
prep of two separate lesson Plans)
Teaching and
- Subjects that require laboratories/workshops for SHS will be prioritized for
Learning
face to face, the rest of the subjects may be delivered remotely
Approach
- Max of 4.5 hours stay in school, except for Kindergarten (max of 3 hours stay
in school) – for recoms from CI Strand
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 TEACHING AND LEARNING
KEY STANDARDS
ELEMENTS
- teacher load/s should be arranged equitably and fairly so that each teacher follows
the maximum 6-hour classroom teaching per day
Teacher - Instructional time may be allotted to (a) teach “least learned/mastered” content, (b)
Workload conduct authentic classroom assessment of learning, (c) review previous lessons and
(d) provide remediation/intervention
- Come up with a workable AWA
- Textbooks and SLMS, whichever are available, will be utilized for face to face
Learning - Self-Learning Modules for Distance Learning (pre-deployed)
Resources - Supplemental learning resources
- Group work which involves close contact shall not be allowed
School Activities - Staggered Break time
- Large gatherings and activities are prohibited

Personal - Appropriate face mask

Protective - Face shield and barriers are not required
Equipment

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 WELLBEING AND PROTECTION
KEY ELEMENTS STANDARDS
- Physically redesign the classroom to ensure physical distancing (1 to 2 meters
Classroom Layout apart)
& Structure - Suitable alternative learning spaces other than classrooms within school grounds
or in students’ immediate community may be identified
- Establish safe entrance, exit, drop-off, and pick-up points, and contact tracing
School Traffic
procedures for all those entering the school premises
Management
- Set-up visual cues (i.e. hallway ground markings, etc.)
- Setting up of proper sanitation and hygiene facilities (i.e. handwashing station)
Protective - Availability of face masks to learners, teachers, and school personnel
measures, hygiene - Availability of emergency health kits
and sanitation - Provision of health monitoring tool
practices and - Designate school health safety officers to take charge of health and safety
respiratory protocols
etiquette - Stakeholders, PTA, or barangay can assist the school in enforcing protocols
- Hiring of LSA to provide assistance (awaiting guidelines from BHROD)

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 WELLBEING AND PROTECTION
KEY ELEMENTS STANDARDS

- Availability of hand soaps, sanitizers, and alcohol-based solutions in key areas of the school and
School Disinfection,
Sanitation and Waste mechanisms to properly sanitize and disinfect the schools
Management - Routine sanitation of frequently touched surfaces
- In coordination with DOH, identify mechanisms to properly sanitize and disinfect the schools
- Setting up of proactive COVID-19 local hotline/helpdesk that connects to and coordinates with
Communication
hospitals/LGUs
Strategy
- Establishment of mechanisms for feedback mechanisms and engaging media on f2f issues
- Following a decision model and preparing a contingency plan for closing and reopening the
Contingency Plan school in case of COVID-19 resurgence

- Ensuring proper ventilation of classrooms and maximize natural airflow (i.e. open windows)
Proper Ventilation

- Temperature checks before entering the school premises

- Discourage visitors and external stakeholders to enter the school
Detection and Referral
- Conduct of daily rapid health check inside the classroom
- Setting up of school clinic for health emergencies and COVID assessment
- Setting up of isolation room within school premises while coordination is being conducted

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 WELLBEING AND PROTECTION
KEY ELEMENTS STANDARDS
- Cooperate with local health authorities in contact tracing activities if there is a
Contact Tracing and
suspect/probable/confirmed positive case in the school
Quarantine
- Set up transition mechanisms from limited face-to-face to full distance learning if suspension of
classes is needed (include mechanisms for suspension other than alert levels)
- Mental health support shall be conducted by advisers in the first days (i.e. kumustahan)
- Maintain guidance service to provide counselling
Psychological Support
- SDOs shall set up basic mental health support services (e.g. hotline)
- Engage parents and guardians in providing mental health support to learners
Vaccination of - Close coordination with their respective LGU to accelerate vaccination of unvaccinated
Teachers, School teachers, school personnel and learners
Personnel and - Continuous advocacy on vaccination
learners
Vaccination of - School shall support and sustain the regular immunization program for other diseases
Learners for Other - Close coordination with their respective LGU / private pediatrician to complete routine infant
Diseases vaccines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 WELLBEING AND PROTECTION
KEY ELEMENTS STANDARDS
- Coordination with Barangay Health Emergency Response Team (BHERT) of the
Local Government Unit (LGU) in ensuring health protocols are observed properly
- Operationalize the Preventive Alert System in Schools (PASS), teachers routinely
conduct health inspection.
Coordination - Ensure health personnel or designated “clinic teacher” are physically present at
Mechanisms the school clinic during school days
- Orientation of parents/guardians in health and safety protocols in school and at
home (i.e. pick-up and drop-off, minimum health and safety requirements, reinforcing
health and safety protocols at home)
- Home-school coordination on health status of learners

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Tools Indicators
Preparation • The Quality Assurance Division (QAD) in the region in coordination with SGOD shall
Survey deploy the Preparation Survey; receive report, analyze report and prepare
consolidated report
Weekly School • The Quality Assurance Division (QAD) in the region in coordination with SGOD shall
Report deploy the Weekly School Report; receive report, analyze report and prepare
consolidated report
End SY • The Quality Assurance Division (QAD) in the region in coordination with SGOD shall
Survey deploy the End of SY survey or endline survey; receive report, analyze the report and
(Endline) prepare consolidated report for submission to Regional Director
• RDs will be required to present the result of the expansion in the management
committee meeting

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 20
Thank you!
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 21