DepEd issues revised policy guidelines on homeschooling program
By SHIRLEY T. AYOCDO
Teacher III
Libertad Central Elementary School
The Department of Education (DepEd) issues the revised policy guidelines on homeschooling program consistent with its mandate to establish, maintain and support a complete, adequate and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and society, and guided by the constitutional directive to support the natural and primary right and duty of parents in the rearing of the youth for civic efficiency and development of moral character.
The Homeschooling Program is designed as one among the Alternative Delivery Modes which may be offered by any public or private school as a response to the need of learners who cannot regularly report to school due to medical conditions, family situations, and difficult circumstances that require more regular parental support and supervision, and for learners whose parents opt them to educate at home by themselves. It also actualizes Sustainable Development Goal No. 4, which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education with the parents taking full responsibility for the education of their children.
The policy guidelines shall apply to all public and private elementary and secondary schools, including those in state and local colleges and universities, and shall be in full effect beginning School Year 2022-2023. For more information, you can visit https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DO_s2022_001.pdf. ###
