DepEd Memorandum No. 012, s. 2023 : Moratorium on the Implementation of DepEd Order No. 001, s. 2020 (Guidelines for NEAP Recognition of Professional Development Programs and Courses for Teachers and School Leaders)

DepEd Memorandum No. 012, s. 2023

Moratorium on the Implementation of DepEd Order No. 001, s. 2020

(Guidelines for NEAP Recognition of Professional Development Programs and Courses for Teachers and School Leaders)

 

 

MAR 02 2023

 

DepEd MEMORANDUM

No. 012, s. 2023

 

MORATORIUM ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DEPED ORDER NO. 001, S. 2020

(Guidelines for NEAP Recognition of Professional Development Programs and Courses for Teachers and School Leaders)

 

To:      Undersecretaries

Assistant Secretaries

Bureau and Service Directors

Regional Directors

Schools Division Superintendents

All Others Concerned

 

1. With reference to the ongoing review of the existing systems and processes to streamline and strengthen professional development (PD) programs and courses for teachers and school leaders, the implementation of the Guidelines for National Educators Academy or the Philippines (NEAP) Recognition or Professional Development Programs and Courses for Teachers and School Leaders pursuant to DepEd Order (DO) No. 001, s. 2020 shall be held in abeyance.

 

2. This moratorium is issued in line with the new directions of this administration through the MATATAG Agenda which envisions to implement resilient reforms in the curriculum implementation, quality basic education services, maximum provision of education facilities, protection of learner well-being, and development of teacher support programs.

 

3. During this period, the Department of Education (DepEd) Service Providers shall prioritize the implementation of the Curriculum and Teaching strand PD programs such as but not limited to K-12 Curriculum, Learning Camp for Math, Science, and English (Grades 7 and 8), National Literacies Program, and other NEAP-related PD Programs/ Activities chargeable to Human Resource Development (HRD) Funds, subject to the Interim PD standards to be issued by NEAP in a separate memorandum.

 

4. In relation to this, the availment of the HRD Fund through the NEAP Recognition process in accordance to DO 030, s. 2021 or the Multiyear Implementing Guidelines on the Allocation and Utilization or the Human Resource Development Fund for Teachers and School Leaders shall also be held in abeyance until such time that NEAP issues new directions and policies related to DepEd Professional Development System.

 

5. Learning Service Providers authorized by NEAP may continue to offer their PD programs and courses, subject to the voluntary participation of teachers and school leaders.

 

6. This moratorium shall remain in effect until it has been lifted by any appropriate issuances.

 

7. For clarifications, please coordinate with the National Educators Academy of the Philippines-Quality Assurance Division, 2nd Floor, Mabini Building, Department of Education Central Office, DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City, through email at neap.qad@deped.gov.ph.

 

8. Immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.

 

By Authority of the Secretary

 

 

(SGD) GLORIA JUMAMIL-MERCADO

Undersecretary

 

Reference: 

DepEd Order Nos.: (001, s. 2020 and 030, s. 2021)

 

To be indicated in the Perpetual Index

under the following subjects:

 

BUREAUS AND OFFICES

NATIONAL EDUCATORS ACADEMY OF THE PHILIPPINES

OFFICIALS

PROGRAMS

RECOGNITION

RULES AND REGULATIONS

TEACHERS

 

 

Full copy of DepEd Memorandum No. 012, s. 2023: