Angara orders nationwide rollout of orientations on key learning systems reform policies

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QUEZON CITY, 8 April 2026 — The Department of Education (DepEd) has begun a nationwide series of orientation sessions for school leaders and teachers to guide the implementation of key learning reforms, including the shift to a three-term school calendar starting School Year 2026–2027.



The rollout follows the directive of Education Secretary Sonny Angara to ensure that school officials and educators clearly understand the new policies as preparations for the next school year begin.



Angara said the orientations are meant to provide clear guidance to schools and ensure that the transition to the new policies is orderly and well supported.

“Magiging matagumpay lamang ang mga repormang ito kung lubos na mauunawaan ng ating mga guro at school leaders kung paano ito ipatutupad sa aktuwal na sitwasyon,” Angara said. “Sa pamamagitan ng mga orientation na ito, nais nating matiyak na handa at suportado ang ating mga paaralan para sa darating na school year.”



One of the first orientation sessions was held on April 8 at Miriam College in Quezon City. The session gathered education officials and stakeholders for an overview of reforms under DepEd’s Learning Systems strand.



"These policies aim for a humane system for teachers, learners, families that protects the conditions for real learning to happen,” Assistant Secretary for Learning Systems Jerome Buenviaje said.



Among the policies discussed were the three-term school calendar, revised guidelines on classroom assessment and grading, and the strengthened Senior High School curriculum. The session also covered flexible learning programs, learning continuity during emergencies, work immersion and off-campus learning for Senior High School students, and updated guidelines on lesson planning.



The policy reforms are part of a broader effort to improve the quality of basic education, strengthen instructional planning, and ensure that schools are better supported in delivering the K to 12 curriculum.



The orientation rollout will continue across the country, starting with regional and division officials and school heads who will help cascade the reforms to schools.



Orientation sessions for master teachers and classroom teachers are scheduled in May. DepEd emphasized that teachers will not be required to report during their 30-day break in April.



DepEd added that the phased orientation approach is designed to help schools prepare early while minimizing disruption to teaching and learning.

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