100% onsite reporting an opportunity to improve learning delivery modalities – DepEd

Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones, on Tuesday, April 19, said that the 100 percent onsite reporting required for all DepEd offices in areas under Alert Level 1 is an opportunity to improve the implementation of multiple learning delivery modalities through supervision and monitoring.

“With this, we can facilitate school-level activities such as learning action cells, coaching and mentoring, remedial classes, and parent-teacher conferences,” said Briones.

The statement came along with DepEd’s issuance of updated and alternative work arrangement in compliance with the Resolution No. 163-A of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases.

Under IATF Resolution No. 163-A also known as Guidelines on the Nationwide Implementation of Alert Level System for Covid-19 Response, all government agencies under Alert Level 1 are required to adhere to the 100 percent onsite workforce.

DepEd’s Memorandum No. 029, on the other hand, states that 100 percent onsite reporting capacity is “required” for all its offices under Alert Level 1 status.

“This will cover teaching and non-teaching personnel, including contracts of service and job orders in all offices, schools, and community learning centers (CLCs), both adopting face-to-face classes and learning modalities,” said DepEd.

Along with this, DepEd vowed to ensure the safety of its officials by providing necessary “support” and resources including internet connectivity.

“As our personnel go back to our schools and offices, we want to ensure their health and safety. We enjoin field officials to provide necessary support that they need for the success of our learning delivery to our children,” added DepEd.

Furthermore, the Department also underscored that remote and flexible work arrangements may be adopted depending on the prevailing Covid-19 alert level in an area.