DO 35, s. 2016 – The Learning Action Cell as a K to 12 Basic Education Program School-Based Continuing Professional Development Strategy for the Improvement of Teaching and Learning

June 7, 2016
DO 35, s. 2016
The Learning Action Cell as a K to 12 Basic Education Program School-Based Continuing Professional Development Strategy for the Improvement of Teaching and Learning

To:      Undersecretaries
Assistant Secretaries
Bureau and Service Directors
Regional Directors
Schools Division Superintendents
Public and Private Elementary and Secondary Schools Heads
All Others Concerned

  1. In line with the implementation of Republic Act No. 10533, or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, the Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed policy on The Learning Action Cell (LAC) as a K to 12 Basic Education Program School-Based Continuing Professional Development Strategy for the Improvement of Teaching and Learning.
  2. Through this policy, the DepEd fully supports the continuing professional development of its teaching personnel based on the principle of lifelong learning and DepEd’s commitment to the development of teachers potential aimed towards their success in the profession.  This can be done through the school-based LAC, which primarily functions as a professional learning community for teachers that will help them improve practice and learner achievement.
  3. This policy will remain in force and effect unless sooner repealed, amended, or rescinded.  All issuances inconsistent with this Order are hereby rescinded.
  4. Immediate dissemination of and strict compliance with this Order is directed.

 

(Sgd)BR. ARMIN A. LUISTRO FSC
Secretary
Reference: MECS Memorandum No. 74, s. 1985
To be indicated in the Perpetual Index under the following subjects:

POLICY                                     STRAND: Curriculum and Instructions
STUDENT                                  TEACHERS

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