The Department of Education (DepEd) has completed its nationwide orientation series on major learning system reforms, preparing teachers and school leaders for the rollout of key policy changes in the coming school year.
The briefings were conducted across all regions to ensure that school officials, educators, and field personnel have a clear and uniform understanding of the reforms before implementation begins.
The initiative is aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen basic education by providing clearer guidance and stronger support to those directly involved in teaching and school management.
The final leg of the orientation series was held in MIMAROPA through a two-day session in Puerto Princesa City. It gathered regional and division personnel, school heads, and teachers through a hybrid setup, with participants joining onsite and through clustered viewing arrangements across the region.
DepEd Central Office officials visited all regions, ending with MIMAROPA, to deliver accurate and comprehensive information directly to field offices and schools.
The orientation series covered several major learning system reforms, including the Three-Term School Calendar, Revised Guidelines on Lesson Planning, Classroom Assessment, Grading System, Awards and Recognition, Flexible Learning Programs, Education in Emergencies, Work Immersion, and the Strengthened Senior High School Curriculum.
DepEd said the sessions were designed to help teachers and school heads properly interpret the new policies, address implementation concerns, and ensure that reforms are translated effectively into classroom practice.
Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the completion of the orientations marks only the beginning of sustained support for schools as they adjust to the changes.
“Alam nating maraming pagbabago ang kailangang paghandaan ng ating mga guro at school leaders. Kaya mahalagang sapat ang kanilang kaalaman at kumpiyansa sa pagsisimula ng implementasyon,” Angara said.
Feedback from the MIMAROPA leg showed that teachers found the discussions useful in clarifying how the reforms would apply to daily teaching and school operations.
Leslie Pulanco, Master Teacher I of San Jose National High School in Puerto Princesa City, said the session helped explain the purpose of the reforms and made their implementation clearer and more relevant to classroom needs.
Julius Christopher Doolittle, Senior High School Coordinator of Marinduque State University College of Education Laboratory School, said the changes could help learners better manage academic and extracurricular demands. He also urged fellow teachers to approach the transition with openness and care.
Following the nationwide orientations, DepEd said it will continue monitoring implementation, gathering feedback, and providing technical assistance to schools.
The department also encouraged teachers and school leaders to use the Learning Systems Guidebook, a centralized online reference hub containing policy guides, teacher toolkits, short instructional videos, and official feedback channels.