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![Relevant Issuances Description
1. Republic Act No. 12028 or the
“Academic Recovery and Accessible
Learning (ARAL) Program Act of
2024”
Establishes a free and effective national learning intervention program to
ensure that all learners attain the competencies set by the DepEd in their
respective grade levels
2. DepEd Order No. 18, s. 2025,
Implementing Guidelines for the ARAL
Program
Provides guidance for schools, community learning centers (CLCs), and
concerned offices across governance levels, including qualified private
institutions, in implementing the ARAL Program
3. DepEd Memo No. 56, s.
2025, Supplemental Guidelines
on the Implementation the ARAL-
SRRA
Provides guidance on the implementation of the ARAL School Readiness and
Responsiveness Audit (ASRRA) as a quality assurance mechanism to assess
school-level readiness in delivering ARAL interventions.
4. DepEd Memo No. 64, s. 2025,
Implementing Guidelines for
ARAL-Reading for Key Stages 1 to 3
Operationalizes the implementation of the ARAL Program in Reading
(ARAL-Reading) for Key Stages 1 to 3 in accordance with RA No. 12028
[Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning Program Act], its Implementing
Rules and Regulations, and DepEd Order No. 18, s. 2025 [Implementing
Guidelines of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning Program].
5. Guidelines on the Budget
Allocation and Fund Utilization for
the ARAL Program for SY 2025-2026
Establishes the guidelines on the budget allocation and fund utilization for the
ARAL Program pursuant to funding mechanisms authorized under Section 10 of
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- 1. A RA L P RO G R A M
- 2. Academic Recovery andAccessible Learning (ARAL) Program Act of 2024 2 Republic Act 12028
- 3. A free andeffective national learning intervention program to ensure that all learners who are struggling in their lessons, especially in Reading, Mathematics, and Science, can attain the competencies set by the Department of Education (DepEd) in their respective levels 2 RA 12028 Section 2
- 4. A free andeffective national learning intervention program to ensure that all learners struggling in Reading, Math, and Science attain grade-level competencies set by DepEd. 2 RA 12028 Section 2 ARAL Program Policy Mandate
- 5. Implementing Guidelines ofthe ARAL-Reading Program 2 Session 2.b
- 6. 1. Understand thestructure, framework and the implementing guidelines of the ARAL –Reading Program 2. Enumerate the roles of school heads, monitors and teachers in the implementation of ARAL- Reading on the different aspects 2 Session Objectives
- 7. 3. Familiarize withthe delivery mode, scheduling, implementation plan, utilization of funds and other salients of the program implementation 2 Session Objectives
- 8. Milestone s 01 03 04 Issuance of DepEdOrder No. 18, s. 2025 - Implementing Guidelines of the ARAL Program (June 13, 2025) Release of Tutors’ 03 Guide and Learners’ Workbook (August 1 1 , 2025) Issuance of DepEd Memo 64, s. 2025 - Implementing Guidelines for ARAL-Reading Program for Key Stages 1 to 3 (August 1, 2025) Training of Trainers and Tutors, Orientation of School Heads (August 2025) 02 Issuance of DepEd Memo 56, s. 2025 - Supplemental Guidelines for ARAL School Readiness and Responsiveness Audit (ASRRA) (July 18, 2025) Start of the ARAL Program (Aug 26, 2025/S ept 15)
- 9. Milestone s 01 03 04 Issuance of DepEd OrderNo. 18, s. 2025 - Implementing Guidelines of the ARAL Program (June 13, 2025) Release of Tutors’ 03 Guide and Learners’ Workbook (August 1 1 , 2025) Issuance of DepEd Memo 64, s. 2025 - Implementing Guidelines for ARAL-Reading Program for Key Stages 1 to 3 (August 1 , 2025) Training of Trainers and Tutors, Orientation of School Heads (August 2025) 02 Issuance of DepEd Memo 56, s. 2025 - Supplemental Guidelines for ARAL School Readiness and Responsiveness Audit (ASRRA) (July 18, 2025) Start of the ARAL Program (Aug 26, 2025/S ept 15)
- 10. ASRRA: Preparing ourSchools for ARAL ARAL School Readiness and Responsiveness Audit
- 11. CLARIFICATION ASRRA is anaudit system on readiness and not a compliance survey. Ambiguities and discrepancies indicate that some schools may need system support to better prepare for ARAL implementation.
- 12. CLARIFICATION A Not Metor Partially Met audit response should prompt a deeper look into system-level challenges that may require policy adjustments or new policy development. The audit also guides more strategic resource allocation. If many schools are found not ready, this serves as immediate feedback to review and possibly revise the ARAL Program design for greater flexibility and improved implementation.
- 13. Who are ourARAL Program Beneficiaries in SY 2025- 2026? 6,676,952 Grades 1-10 learners (Based on G1-3 CRLA and G4-10 Phil-IRI BOSY assessment results) 445,130 tutors (1:15 tutor-learner ratio) 45,084 school heads Data as of August 12, 2025 with ~98.9 % submission rate
- 14. As of September7, 2025 LINK: https://tinyurl.com/ARAL-SRRA SDO Camarines Norte Data
- 15. Our Ways ofWorking (WOW) Central Office TWG Division TWG Regional TWG School Head & Focal/s
- 16. Milestone s 01 03 04 Issuance of DepEd OrderNo. 18, s. 2025 - Implementing Guidelines of the ARAL Program (June 13, 2025) Release of Tutors’ 03 Guide and Learners’ Workbook (August 1 1 , 2025) Issuance of DepEd Memo 64, s. 2025 - Implementing Guidelines for ARAL-Reading Program for Key Stages 1 to 3 (August 1, 2025) Training of Trainers and Tutors, Orientation of School Heads (August 2025) 02 Issuance of DepEd Memo 56, s. 2025 - Supplemental Guidelines for ARAL School Readiness and Responsiveness Audit (ASRRA) (July 18, 2025) Start of the ARAL Program (Aug 26, 2025/S ept 15)
- 17. 2 Implementing Guidelines of theARAL-Reading Program
- 18. Milestone s 01 03 04 Issuance of DepEdOrder No. 18, s. 2025 - Implementing Guidelines of the ARAL Program (June 13, 2025) Release of Tutors’ 03 Guide and Learners’ Workbook (August 1 1 , 2025) Issuance of DepEd Memo 64, s. 2025 - Implementing Guidelines for ARAL-Reading Program for Key Stages 1 to 3 (August 1 , 2025) Training of Trainers and Tutors, Orientation of School Heads (August 2025) 02 Issuance of DepEd Memo 56, s. 2025 - Supplemental Guidelines for ARAL School Readiness and Responsiveness Audit (ASRRA) (July 18, 2025) Start of the ARAL Program (Aug 26, 2025/S ept 15)
- 19. Relevant Issuances Description 1.Republic Act No. 12028 or the “Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program Act of 2024” Establishes a free and effective national learning intervention program to ensure that all learners attain the competencies set by the DepEd in their respective grade levels 2. DepEd Order No. 18, s. 2025, Implementing Guidelines for the ARAL Program Provides guidance for schools, community learning centers (CLCs), and concerned offices across governance levels, including qualified private institutions, in implementing the ARAL Program 3. DepEd Memo No. 56, s. 2025, Supplemental Guidelines on the Implementation the ARAL- SRRA Provides guidance on the implementation of the ARAL School Readiness and Responsiveness Audit (ASRRA) as a quality assurance mechanism to assess school-level readiness in delivering ARAL interventions. 4. DepEd Memo No. 64, s. 2025, Implementing Guidelines for ARAL-Reading for Key Stages 1 to 3 Operationalizes the implementation of the ARAL Program in Reading (ARAL-Reading) for Key Stages 1 to 3 in accordance with RA No. 12028 [Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning Program Act], its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and DepEd Order No. 18, s. 2025 [Implementing Guidelines of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning Program]. 5. Guidelines on the Budget Allocation and Fund Utilization for the ARAL Program for SY 2025-2026 Establishes the guidelines on the budget allocation and fund utilization for the ARAL Program pursuant to funding mechanisms authorized under Section 10 of DepEd Order No. 18, s. 2025
- 20. DM 064 s.2025: TheImplementing Guidelines for the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning Program in Reading for KS1-3 Officially issued on August 1 , 2025.
- 21. 6 The ARAL Programshall be implemented in phases starting SY 2025-2026. ARAL Program Framework
- 22. 6 ARAL Program Framework Theselearners show manifestation of Developmental or Learning Challenges need to be addressed
- 23. See Annex A(p. 7) of Enclosure 1 , DepEd Memorandum No. 64, s. 2025 for the referral process. Are learners with intellectual disabilities going to be a part of ARAL- Reading? ● Learners showing signs of learning delays or difficulties should be referred to the SCHOOL HEAD for appropriate interventions
- 24. 6 ARAL Program Framework MDT-Multidisciplinary Team ILRC- Inclusive Learning Resource Center IEP- Individual Education Plan
- 25. The ARAL Programshall be the umbrella program of DepEd for learning recovery. ARAL-Mathematics ARAL-Reading ARAL-Science For SY 2025-2026, ARAL Program shall focus on ARAL-Reading only.
- 26. Who will participatein the ARAL Program? • Learners from Kindergarten to Grade 10, particularly: ○ Learners who have returned or are returning to school after a furlough; ○ Learners who are below the minimum proficiency levels required in reading, mathematics, and science; and ○ Learners who are failing in examinations and tests, as assessed and evaluated by the teachers during the course of the school year.
- 27. What is thebasis for learners’ participation in ARAL-Reading? Grade Level Basis for Learner’s Participation Grade 1 CRLA MOSY results Grade 2-3 CRLA BOSY results Grades 4 to 10 Phil-IRI (English) BOSY results For SY 2025–2026, ARAL-Reading shall prioritize Low and High Emerging learners in Key Stage 1 and 3-Levels Down Learners in Key Stages 2 and 3. Schools with the necessary personnel and other resources are encouraged to extend the program to Developing and Transitioning learners in Key Stage 1 and 2LD in Key Stages 2 and 3.
- 28. Grouping of Learnersin ARAL-Reading Grade Level Basis for Grouping Language of Instruction Grade 1 Results of CRLA in Mother Tongue (MT) or Filipino Tutorial sessions will be in MT for monolingual classes or Filipino for non- monolingual classes Grade 2 Results of CRLA in Filipino Tutorial sessions will be in Filipino; Medium of instruction will shift to English as soon as learners demonstrate readiness for English Grade 3 Results of CRLA English Tutorial sessions will be in English Grade 4-6 Phil-IRI 3-LD English Filipino, then English Grades 7-10 Phil-IRI 3-LD English English ARAL-Reading tutorial classes may have a maximum of 15 learners.
- 29. Who can betutors in ARAL? DepEd teaching personnel (Note: Teachers cannot be tutors of their own learners) ● Pre-service teachers, ● para-teachers, ● Other individuals deemed qualified, competent, and of good character* *Subject to provisions in relevant issuances e.g. IRR, DO 18, s. 2025
- 30. Teachers serving asARAL tutors will have tutorial sessions integrated into their teaching load, scheduled on weekdays, weekends, or other available times within the school calendar.
- 31. School Form 7should reflect the program’s schedule and manpower and be submitted to the Schools Division Office (SDO) for monitoring, evaluation, and technical support.
- 32. What will ARALtutors get? ARAL Tutor Remuneration / Incentive Source/s DepEd teaching personnel ● Teaching overload pay for regular school days ● Vacation Service Credits (VSC) for weekends, holidays, and long vacation based on the actual services rendered ○ Earned service credits for ARAL are excluded from the 30 day limit within the year ● Funds for the payment of teaching overload downloaded to the ROs Pre-service teachers ● Services rendered shall be considered relevant teaching experience when applying for a plantilla position in DepEd ● N/A ● Others based on agreement with TEIs and LGUs ● TEI or LGU Para-teachers and other qualified individuals ● Compensation for services with an amount not below the minimum daily wage ● DepEd budget (BEC) ● SEF
- 33. Delivery Modes forT utorial Sessions Blended learning, where a specified number of tutorial sessions include online and face-to-face tutorials. Face-to-face tutorials where tutors and learners are physically present in the same place Online tutorials where tutors conduct sessions using various technologies to engage learners remotely and enable anytime access to learning; and
- 34. Delivery Modes forT utorial Sessions Tutorial sessions may be conducted in any or a combination of the following: Through a pull-out strategy or tutorial sessions during regular class hours As an add-on program where learners attend intervention or tutorial sessions before or after school hours, during weekends, or any time available within the school calendar.
- 35. What is theduration of ARAL-Reading sessions? ARAL-Reading sessions shall not exceed one (1) hour during weekdays and preferably be conducted daily. Schools implementing multiple class shifts and special curricular programs, may conduct ARAL-Reading on weekends, with each session not exceeding two (2) hours. TIME MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 30-60 mins √ √ √ √ Check -in TIME MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 30-60 mins √ √ √ TIME MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 120 mins √ Scenario 1: 4 times a week; daily Scenario 2: 2-3 times a week Scenario 3: 2 hours on Saturday
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- 37. When will theARAL-Reading Program start? ● Grade 1: 3rd Quarter SY 2025-2026 ● Grades 2–3: 2nd Quarter SY 2025-2026 ● Grades 4–10: 2nd Quarter SY 2025-2026 or earlier, based on readiness. Schools that require additional time to organize resources and personnel are advised to coordinate with the Schools Division Office (SDO) regarding the appropriate steps to take. They may also choose to begin implementation at a later date, based on their readiness and contextual needs.
- 38. BOSY Assessment (June 16-July 16) Quarter1 (Jun 16-Aug 22) MOSY Assessment (October 20-31) EOSY Assessment (Feb 18-Mar 18) Quarter 2 (Aug 26-Oct 24) Quarter 3 (Nov 3-Jan 23) Quarter 4 (Feb 18-Mar 20) Start of ARAL Program for Grades 1 November 3 – Jan 23 Start of ARAL Program for Grades 2 to 10 (Aug 26/Sept 15) If ARAL starts on Aug 26, MOSY is Oct 20-31 If ARAL starts on Sept 15, MOSY is Nov 10-21 Grade 1 Grade 2-3 Assessments CRLA, MFAT CRLA, MFAT Phil-IRI, MFAT Grades 4- 10 CRLA for 3- Levels Down Implementation Timeline of the ARAL Program
- 39. Grade Level Quarter 1 (June 16-Aug22) Level/ Milestone Quarter 2 (Aug 26-Oct 24) Level/ Milestone Quarter 3 (Nov 3-Jan 23) Quarter 4 (Jan 26-Mar 20) Level/ Milestone EOSY BOSY Assessment (June 16-July 16) Intervention Intervention MOSY Assessment (Oct 20-31) Intervention Level/ Milestone Assessment Intervention ( Jan 26-Mar 18) EOSY Assessment (Feb 18-Mar 18) Grade 1 CRLA, MFAT Classroom remediation Emerging Classroom remediation CRLA Emerging 8-week tutorials (with check-ins) Emerging MFAT/ Other screening 8-week tutorials (with check-ins) CRLA Emerging Join ARAL- Summer Emerging 8-week tutorials (with check-ins) Developing Check-in; Summative Assessment Classroom remediation CRLA Developin g/Transitio ning Exit ARAL or Join ARAL- Summer Grades 2-3 CRLA, MFAT Classroom remediation Emerging 8-week tutorials (with check-ins) CRLA Emerging 8-week tutorials (with check-ins) Developing Check-in; Summative Assessment Classroom remediation CRLA Developin g/Transitio ning Exit ARAL or Join ARAL- Summer Grades 4 to 10 (Basic) Phil-IRI, MFAT CRLA for 3-Level s Down Classroom remediation Basic 8-week tutorials (with check-ins) Phil-IRI CRLA for 3-Levels Down Basic 8-week tutorials (with check-ins) Basic MFAT/ Other screening 8-week tutorials (with check-ins) Phil-IR I CRLA for 3-Levels Down Plus Exit ARAL or Join ARAL- Summer Grades 4 to 10 (Basic) Plus 8-week tutorials (with check-ins) Plus MFAT/ Other screening 8-week tutorials (with check-ins) Phil-IR I CRLA for 3-Levels Down Plus Exit ARAL or Join ARAL- Summer Grades 4 to 10 (Plus) Phil-IRI, MFAT CRLA for 3-Level s Down Classroom remediation Plus Classroom remediation Phil-IRI CRLA for 3-Levels Down Plus 8-week tutorials (with check-ins) Plus MFAT/ Other screening 8-week tutorials (with check-ins) Phil-IR I CRLA for 3-Levels Down Plus Exit ARAL or Join ARAL- Summer ARAL Journey if ARAL-Reading starts on Aug 26
- 40. Grade Level Quarter 1 (June 16-Aug22) Quarter 2 (Aug 26-Oct 24) Quarter 3 (Nov 3-Jan 23) Quarter 4 (Jan 26-Mar 20) EOSY BOSY Assessment (June 16-July 16) Intervention Level/ Milestone Intervention (Sept 15-Nov 7) MOSY Assessment (Nov 10-21) Level/ Milestone Intervention (Nov 24-Jan 23) Assessment Intervention (Jan 26-Feb 18) EOSY Assessment (Feb 18-Mar 18) Level/ Milestone Grade 1 CRLA, MFAT Classroom remediation Emerging Classroom remediation CRLA Emerging 6-week tutorials (with check-ins) MFAT/ Other screening 6-week tutorials (with check-ins) CRLA Emerging Join ARAL- Summer Grades 2-3 CRLA Classroom remediation Emerging 8-week tutorials (with check-ins) CRLA Emerging 6-week tutorials (with check-ins) MFAT/ Other screening 6-week tutorials (with check-ins) CRLA Developi ng Exit ARAL or Join ARAL- Summer Grades 4 to 10 (Basic) Phil-IR I, MFAT CRLA for 3-Level s Down Classroom remediation Basic 8-week tutorials (with check-ins) Phil-I RI CRLA for 3-Levels Down Basic 6-week tutorials (with check-ins) MFAT/ Other screening 6-week tutorials (with check-ins) Phil-I RI CRLA for 3-Leve ls Down Plus Exit ARAL or Join ARAL- Summer Grades 4 to 10 (Basic) Phil-IR I, MFAT CRLA for 3-Level s Down Classroom remediation Basic 8-week tutorials (with check-ins) Phil-I RI CRLA for 3-Levels Down Plus 6-week tutorials (with check-ins) MFAT/ Other screening 6-week tutorials (with check-ins) Phil-I RI CRLA for 3-Leve ls Down Plus Exit ARAL or Join ARAL- Summer Grades 4 to 10 (Plus) Phil-IR I, MFAT CRLA for 3-Level s Down Classroom remediation Plus 8-week tutorials (with check-ins) Phil-I RI CRLA for 3-Levels Down Plus 6-week tutorials (with check-ins) MFAT/ Other screening 6-week tutorials (with check-ins) Phil-I RI CRLA for 3-Leve ls Down Plus Exit ARAL or Join ARAL- Summer ARAL Journey if ARAL-Reading starts on Sept 15
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- 43. Guidelines on theBudget Allocation and Fund Utilization for the ARAL Program The funds downloaded to the Regions shall be used to support activities and expenses under the ARAL Program, which includes but are not limited to: ● Provision and distribution of Teacher and Learner Resources; ● Orientation Activities; ● Training Activities, including payments for external resource persons; ● School Readiness and Responsiveness Audit; ● Monitoring and Evaluation Activities; ● Other program-related expenses in compliance with the provisions of the program guidelines, subject to the existing budgeting, accounting, auditing, and procurement rules and regulations.
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- 45. Milestone s 01 03 04 Issuance of DepEdOrder No. 18, s. 2025 - Implementing Guidelines of the ARAL Program (June 13, 2025) Release of Tutors’ 03 Guide and Learners’ Workbook (August 1 1 , 2025) Issuance of DepEd Memo 64, s. 2025 - Implementing Guidelines for ARAL-Reading Program for Key Stages 1 to 3 (August 1 , 2025) Training of Trainers and Tutors, Orientation of School Heads (August 2025) 02 Issuance of DepEd Memo 56, s. 2025 - Supplemental Guidelines for ARAL School Readiness and Responsiveness Audit (ASRRA) (July 18, 2025) Start of the ARAL Program (Aug 26, 2025/S ept 15)
- 46. Training Plan: RegionalApproach TRAINING OF TRAINERS RESOURCE PERSONS (2) SDO TRAINERS SCHOOL TEACHERS / TUTORS REGIONAL TRAINING 1-DAY SCHOOL HEADS’ ORIENTATION 2-DAY TRAINING OF TRAINERS 2-DAY TRAINING OF TUTORS DIVISION TRAINING 1-DAY SCHOOL HEADS’ ORIENTATION SCHOOL – BASED TRAINING OF TUTORS Mandatory
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- 48. Milestone s 01 03 04 Issuance of DepEdOrder No. 18, s. 2025 - Implementing Guidelines of the ARAL Program (June 13, 2025) Release of Tutors’ 03 Guide and Learners’ Workbook (August 1 1 , 2025) Issuance of DepEd Memo 64, s. 2025 - Implementing Guidelines for ARAL-Reading Program for Key Stages 1 to 3 (August 1 , 2025) Training of Trainers and Tutors, Orientation of School Heads (August 2025) 02 Issuance of DepEd Memo 56, s. 2025 - Supplemental Guidelines for ARAL School Readiness and Responsiveness Audit (ASRRA) ( July 18, 2025) Start of the ARAL Program (Aug 26, 2025/S ept 15)
- 49. What materials willbe provided for ARAL-Reading? Materials for Key Stage 1 Materials for Key Stages 2-3 Learners ● Learner’s Workbook ● Letter tiles ● Alphabet cards ● Pencils and crayons ● Activity Sheets/Workbook Tutors ● Alphabet cards ● Word - picture cards ● Teacher’s Guide ● Teacher’s Guide 1 : 1 is the ratio for Teacher’s Guide and Learner’s Workbook
- 50. What materials willbe provided for ARAL- Reading? ARAL-Reading Resources are now available through: https://tinyurl.com/ARAL- ReadingResources
- 51. SDO DRIVE FORARAL READING 2025-2026 https://depedph-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/ personal/lourdes_mesa001_deped_gov_ ph/ErmiBq5PCwJJr1AHbnmNCOgBZavm eaGMcjux6i_WLLcy4w?e=DwLvht
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- 53. What is therole of school heads in the ARAL-Reading Program? School heads are responsible for managing the program at the school level. They shall ensure: ● ● Effective delivery and implementation of the program Administration of assessments and use of results to improve teaching and learning Submission of pre- and post-assessment data to the Schools Division Office (SDO) Participation of teachers and tutors in learning and development activities (e.g., collaborative expertise sessions, benchmarking, etc.) Submission of relevant reports to the SDO, including learners’ progress, challenges encountered, and actions taken ● ● ●
- 54. PARENT SUPPORT ISKEY to ARAL! ● Parental consent is needed when learners attend ARAL sessions beyond regular school hours. It’s essential to help parents understand that remediation supports long-term success Active parent support reinforces reading habits at home and motivates learner progress ● ●
- 55. How can wesupport our ARAL Parents? ● ● ● ● Oriented PRIOR to a learner’s ARAL journey Updated on the learner’s progress (after assessments) Activities or sessions with parents to be documented Provided with home support guidance
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Editor's Notes
- #1 DO: Greet the participants. SAY: Results of the national and regional assessments reveal low proficiency levels in reading among our Filipino learners. We can correlate this with the findings of the World Bank in 2022, that in the Philippines, we have 91% learning poverty, or 9 out of 10 learners are struggling. With this, a law was created in the Congress in line with the 8-point socio-economic agenda of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. as articulated in the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 and the 5-point Reform Agenda of DepEd. This law is entitled: (click)
- #2 DO: Read the text. SAY: What does this law establish? (click)
- #3 DO: Read the text. SAY: What is the policy mandate of the ARAL Program?
- #4 SAY: The policy emphasizes that the schools shall be able establish a free and effective national learning intervention program to ensure that all learners struggling in Reading, Math, and Science attain grade-level competencies set by DepEd at the end of each grade level as mandated by RA 12028 Section 2. With this, the Department of Education released (click to the next slide deck)
- #5 DO: Read the text. SAY: What does this law establish? (click)
- #6 DO: Read the text. SAY: What does this law establish? (click)
- #7 DO: Read the text. SAY: What does this law establish? (click)
- #8 DO: Read the text in the red box. Click to the next slide deck.
- #9 DO: Read the text in the red box. Click to the next slide deck.
- #10 SAY: The ARAL School Readiness and Responsiveness Audit looks at five main areas that show how ready a school is to carry out the ARAL Program. Each area has clear indicators that help point out what the school is doing well and what still needs to be improved.
- #11 SAY: ASRRA is a tool that checks how ready schools are, not a checklist for compliance. If there are unclear or inconsistent results, it means some schools may need extra support to prepare better for ARAL implementation.
- #12 SAY: If the audit shows “Not Met” or “Partially Met,” it means schools may be facing bigger challenges that need attention, such as changes in policies or new guidelines. The audit also helps decide where resources should go. If many schools are found unprepared, this is a signal to review and adjust the ARAL Program so it can be more flexible and easier to implement.
- #13 SAY: As of August 12, 2025, ASRRA reveals that (read the data in the slide deck).
- #14 SAY: This slide deck shows the status of submission of each region as of August 13, 2025.
- #15 SAY: The Technical Working Group (TWG) at every governance level—school, district, division, region, and central office—are established and that there’s a need for close coordination between them to ensure effective implementation of the ARAL Program. This multi-level collaboration allows for: Efficient Planning and Decision-Making – ensuring strategies are responsive to actual school needs. Stronger Feedback Loops – addressing concerns quickly by relaying issues up and down the governance levels. Better Resource Allocation – making sure funds, materials, and training are directed where they are most needed. Policy Alignment and Adjustment – refining guidelines and strategies based on real-time challenges. Continuous Improvement – through monitoring, evaluation, and timely sharing of best practices. By working together, the TWGs ensure that ARAL implementation is not only coordinated but also responsive, equitable, and sustainable.
- #16 SAY: On August 1, 2025, DepEd released Memorandum No. 64, s. 2025, titled Implementing Guidelines for the ARAL Reading Program for Key Stages 1 to 3.
- #17 SAY: Before we go back to the ARAL Reading Program guidelines, let’s take a quick look at the key issuances and what each one means.
- #18 DO: Read the text in the red box. Click to the next slide deck.
- #19 DO: Read the texts.
- #20 SAY: This is the DM 064, s. 2025 - The Implementing Guidelines for the Academic Recovery and Accessible Program in Reading for Key Stages 1 to 3, which was officially issued on August 1, 2025.
- #21 SAY: This illustrates the framework of the ARAL Program, highlighting its key components, which include the beneficiaries, determination and assessment of learners, intervention delivery, progress monitoring, and post-assessment. The ARAL Program shall commence with the beginning-of-the-school-year (BOSY) assessment to determine the learners needing intervention in each type of beneficiary. Identified learners shall undergo the ARAL intervention programs with continuous monitoring of their progress through formative assessments. Learners who meet the grade-level competencies shall exit the ARAL Program, while those who do not shall continue under the program. At the end of the school year, learners shall be administered the end-of-the-school-year (EOSY) assessment, and those who need further support shall participate in ARAL-Summer Programs for additional intervention.
- #22 SAY: This illustrates the framework of the ARAL Program, highlighting its key components, which include the beneficiaries, determination and assessment of learners, intervention delivery, progress monitoring, and post-assessment. The ARAL Program shall commence with the beginning-of-the-school-year (BOSY) assessment to determine the learners needing intervention in each type of beneficiary. Identified learners shall undergo the ARAL intervention programs with continuous monitoring of their progress through formative assessments. Learners who meet the grade-level competencies shall exit the ARAL Program, while those who do not shall continue under the program. At the end of the school year, learners shall be administered the end-of-the-school-year (EOSY) assessment, and those who need further support shall participate in ARAL-Summer Programs for additional intervention.
- #24 SAY: This illustrates the framework of the ARAL Program, highlighting its key components, which include the beneficiaries, determination and assessment of learners, intervention delivery, progress monitoring, and post-assessment. The ARAL Program shall commence with the beginning-of-the-school-year (BOSY) assessment to determine the learners needing intervention in each type of beneficiary. Identified learners shall undergo the ARAL intervention programs with continuous monitoring of their progress through formative assessments. Learners who meet the grade-level competencies shall exit the ARAL Program, while those who do not shall continue under the program. At the end of the school year, learners shall be administered the end-of-the-school-year (EOSY) assessment, and those who need further support shall participate in ARAL-Summer Programs for additional intervention.
- #25 SAY: The ARAL Program has four components: ARAL-Reading, ARAL-Mathematics, ARAL-Science, and ARAL-Summer. ● DepEd had to prioritize because of the limited funding and resources. ● For this school year, implementation will focus on ARAL-Reading, as it is the most prepared in terms of available assessments and learning materials. ● ARAL-Mathematics may be rolled out by the third quarter or during summer next year, pending the completion of the RMA review. Meanwhile, ARAL-Science will be implementing in SY 2026-2027
- #26 DO: Read the text. SAY: Learners who meet the minimum proficiency levels may be allowed to enroll in supplemental classes under the ARAL Program during the summer break. Priority shall be given to the learners as enumerated above. Learners in qualified private basic education institutions who are below the minimum proficiency levels required in reading, mathematics, and science and failing in formative and summative assessments shall be provided the same interventions upon request under RA 12028. In case of limited slots for enrollment, preference shall be given to beneficiaries of the Educational Service Contracting Scheme.
- #27 SAY: Learner’s participation in ARAL-Reading shall be based on the results of the BOSY Assessments. For Grade 1, the basis shall be CRLA MOSY assessment results. For Grades 2-3, the basis shall be the CRLA BOSY results. For Grades 4 to 10, the basis shall be Phil-IRI BOSY in ENGLISH (Emphasize that in accordance with the law, the focus shall be English). DO: Emphasize: For SY 2025–2026, ARAL-Reading shall prioritize Low and High Emerging learners in Key Stage 1 and Frustration learners (3- levels down) in Key Stages 2 and 3. Schools with the needed personnel and other resources are encouraged to extend the program to Developing and Transitioning learners in Key Stage 1 and 2 Levels Down learners in Key Stages 2 and 3.
- #28 SAY: A small class size in reading remediation offers several key benefits: 1. Individualized Instruction – Teachers can tailor lessons to each learner’s specific reading level and needs. 2. More Interaction – Learners have more opportunities to read aloud, ask questions, and receive feedback 3. Focused Attention – Struggling readers get more one-on-one support, which helps address gaps more effectively 4. Better Classroom Management – Fewer students make it easier to maintain a supportive, low-stress learning environment 5. Increased Confidence – Learners may feel less intimidated and more willing to participate in a smaller group.
- #32 SAY: For DepEd teachers: Teaching overload pay (based on RA 4670 or the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers, DBM guidelines, and DO 005, s. 2024) and vacation service credits (VCS) based on DO 013, s. 2024. ● Pre-service teachers: Services rendered shall be considered relevant teaching experience when applying for a plantilla position in DepEd. ● Para-teachers and other trained individuals: Compensation for services with an amount not below the minimum daily wage; may be engaged under Contract of Service or Job Order (based on CSC-COA-DBM Joint Circular No. 2, s. 2022)
- #33 SAY: This is pursuant to RA 12028, and DO 18, s. 2025. ● Face to face is the recommended modality to ensure quality and effective instruction (teacher-factor) ● Modular + Instructional video for areas that need long term recovery or in high-risk areas. ● Agreement is that ARAL has different models of tutorial sessions, depending on the capacity (and needs) of the school to implement in various modality. ● Switching to a different modality may be considered as part of the school’s risk-management plan
- #34 DO: Read the text. SAY: The choice of strategy depends on the resources and capacity of schools.
- #35 SAY: ARAL-Reading sessions shall not exceed one (1) hour during weekdays. A session can be conducted for 30 mins, 45 mins, or 60 mins. It is also preferred to be conducted daily or more than once a week. DO: Reiterate that the configuration shall depend on the resources and capacity of schools.
- #45 DO: Read the text in the red box. Click to the next slide deck.
- #46 SAY: This is the Training Plan for the ARAL Program. ● Resource persons (RPs) from the regions were trained by Central Office last August 8-9, 2025 and August 14-15. ● These RPs were assigned to train identified SDO trainers in the region. ● The SDO trainers will be assigned to train school teachers/tutors ● Regional training will consist of 1-day school head’s orientation and 2-day training of trainers.
- #48 DO: Read the text in the red box. Click to the next slide deck.