Ready for ‘new normal’

Ma. Corazon Quizon Carlos

THE Department of Education (DepEd) regional office said it is more than ready to respond to the challenges of the New Normal Education through the implementation of the Regional Learning Continuity Plan, amid the threat of COVID-19.

The regional agency said it hopes to provide the necessary guidance and technical assistance to the schools division offices and basic education schools, both public and private.

Meanwhile, the DepEd 3 has commended all teachers, school heads, nonteaching personnel and schools division superintendents for “taking on the challenge to adapt to the new mode of teaching and learning for the coming school year.”

At the same time, the regional department also wishes to extend its profound gratitude to DepEd’s partners in education like local government officials, media partners and other benevolent groups and individuals who tirelessly support the agency.

The DepEd-3 also thanked parents and students for trusting DepEd’s efforts by deciding to enroll this school year. Education, the department said, will continue despite of the pandemic as it ensures the health and safety of learners and personnel.

According to DepEd’s Regional Policy, Planning and Research Division, a total of 2,732,479 learners in Central Luzon are enrolled for School Year 2020-2021 as of October 1.

From the figure, 2,393,421 or 87.59% are enrolled in public schools, 333,046 or 12.19% in private schools and 6,012 or .22% in state and local universities and colleges.

Alternative Learning Modalities this school year include digital modular distance learning, printed modular distance learning, synchronous online distance learning, asynchronous online distance learning, television-based instruction, radio-based instruction, and blended distance learning.

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The author is Administrative Assistant II at San Vicente Elementary School,

Apalit District