DepEd issues guidelines on the provision of educational programs, services for learners with disabilities in the K to 12
By MELANIE Y. PADILLA
Teacher III
With the aim to provide an over-all direction and guidance in the organization, management, and implementation of appropriate programs, services, and interventions for learners with disabilities at the different levels of governance in the Department of Education (DepEd), a policy to serve as guide for the external stakeholders and partners in addressing the needs of learners with disabilities was issued.
DepEd Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones issued DepEd Order No. 044, s. 2021, enclosure to the order is the Policy Guidelines on the Provision of Educational Programs and Services for Learners with Disabilities in the K to 12 Basic Education Program.
The policy guidelines is effective this school year 2021-2022 and shall be implemented in public and private elementary and secondary schools. The private schools may contextualize the necessary provisions depending on their needs and contexts. ###
