ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS)

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Alternative Learning System(as defined in R.A. 9155)

- is a parallel learning system that provides aviable alternative to the existing formaleducation instruction. It encompasses boththe nonformal and informal sources ofknowledge and skills (as defined by RA 9155Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001)

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Reaching Out To the Sectors That Were Left Behind Through ALS

Despite significant improvements in primary andsecondary education in recent years, the number ofstudents who drop out of school remains worryinglyhigh. World Bank estimates that there are more thanfive million youths who failed to complete basiceducation.

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In line with the Duterte Administration’s thrust ofaccelerating human capital development through theimplementation of inequality reducingtransformation (Pagbabago), the Department ofEducation is expanding and intensifying theimplementation of the Alternative Learning System(ALS).

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Objective

• To provide all filipinos who have drop-out from formal school system to haveaccess to and complete basiceducation through the implementationof different programs utilizing variousdelivery mode that fits their distinctsituations and needs.

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

ALS Programs 1. NonFormal Education

(NFE)A. Basic Litearcy Program

– for illteratesB. Continuing Education:

Accreditation andEquivalency Program –for drop-outs (Elementaryand Secondary

2. Informal Education(InfEd) – focus self-development, communitydevelopment,enterprenuerial andlivelihood development

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

ALS Learners: Who and Where are they?

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Limitations LearnersEnvironmental/EcologicalLocation

Geographically disadvantaged

Internally displaced people either by conflicts or disasters

Socio-Economic Laborers (artists, farmers, fisherfolks, domestic helpers, prostitutes etc.)Single parents/housewife Street dwellers

Physical Learners with special learning needs (hearing impaired, visually impaired, handicapped) Chronically-illAdults (over-aged)

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

ALS Learners: Who and Where are they?

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Limitations LearnersSocio-psychological Unhealthy/Abused

(mental/physical/emotional)In conflict with the law1. Drug users 2. Inmates

Socio-Cultural MuslimsIndigenous People

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Department of Education

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ALS THREE-YEAR PROGRAM PLAN

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Projected Number of Learners

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Region 2018 2019 2020 Total

I 48,918 63,593 76,311 188,822 II 36,513 54,769 71,199 162,481 III 61,766 63,616 76,339 201,721 IVA 69,126 89,867 107,837 266,830 IVB 32,910 42,783 51,339 127,032 V 34,997 52,495 68,243 155,735 VI 84,816 121,165 173,093 379,074 VII 44,496 58,449 68,937 171,882 VIII 54,501 70,851 85,021 210,373 IX 31,498 40,942 49,130 121,570 X 48,456 55,899 68,048 172,403 XI 47,041 61,153 73,383 181,577

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Projected Number of Learners

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Region 2018 2019 2020 Total

XII 59,433 77,263 92,716 229,412 CARAGA 37,612 48,895 58,674 145,181 ARMM 25,755 33,581 40,297 99,633 CAR 27,556 35,782 42,938 106,276 NIR 25,424 33,051 39,661 98,136 NCR 47,231 61,401 73,682 182,314 GRAND TOTAL 818,049 1,065,555 1,316,848 3,200,452

ALS THREE-YEAR PROGRAM PLAN ROAD MAP 2018 – 2020

Overall Objective : Enhance ALS implementation comparable to the K to 12 standards Specific Objectives :

1. To align ALS curriculum comparable with the K to 12 system. 2. To categorize learners according to learning goals compliant with the K to 12 qualification standards. 3. To revive and intensify capability building programs for all ALS implementers. 4. To set enabling policies for ALS enhanced implementation.

Component 2018 2019 2020

Year-End Goals Enhanced ALS implementation guidelines are formulated based on the Flexile Learning Options policy; ALS program managers at different levels are provided capacity building programs

Enhanced ALS implementation guidelines are implemented; ALS program managers at different levels are provided capacity building programs

Enhanced ALS implementation guidelines are implemented; ALS program managers at different levels are provided capacity building programs

Policy x Relevant guidelines for different program components reviewed, revised and made compliant with the Flexible Learning Options policy

x Policy on ALS SHS formulated x Operations manual utilized

x Revised guidelines are implemented x ALS SHS policies implemented

x Revised guidelines are implemented x ALS SHS policies implemented

Curriculum x ALS SHS Curriculum developed ALS SHS Curriculum implemented ALS SHS Curriculum revised and implemented

Assessment x ALS Learner’s Portfolio assessment tool developed

x System on assessment of prior learning implemented

x ALS A&E assessment well-defined x Guidelines on the portfolio

assessment developed

Different ALS assessment tools revised, finalized and utilized

Different ALS assessment tools revised, finalized and utilized

Component 2018 2019 2020 Teachers x Capability building programs for ALS

implementers conducted x Plantilla item exclusive for Mobile

Teachers items created x Search for Most Outstanding ALS

Learning Facilitators conducted x New set of Core of Trainers created

x Capability building programs for ALS implementers conducted

x Additional plantilla item exclusive for Mobile Teachers items created

x Search for Most Outstanding ALS Learning Facilitators conducted

x Enhancement training for new set of ALS Core of Trainers

x Capability building programs for ALS implementers conducted

x Additional plantilla item exclusive for Mobile Teachers items created

x Search for Most Outstanding ALS Learning Facilitators conducted

x Enhancement training for new set of ALS Core of Trainers

Private ALS Service Providers

Monitoring and Evaluation of private ALS service providers on the implementation of the Enhanced ALS Curriculum and assessment conducted

Monitoring and Evaluation of private ALS service providers on the implementation of the Enhanced ALS Curriculum and assessment conducted

Monitoring and Evaluation of private ALS service providers on the implementation of the Enhanced ALS Curriculum and assessment conducted

Instructional Materials x Revised/developed instructional materials utilized

x Utilization of revised/developed instructional materials monitored/evaluated

x Instructional materials printed and distributed (5 copies/title)

x Instructional materials printed and distributed (5 copies/title)

x Utilization of revised/developed instructional materials monitored/evaluated

x Instructional materials printed and distributed (5 copies/title)

x Utilization of revised/developed instructional materials monitored/evaluated

Advocacy and Partnerships

x MOA with Partners forged x IEC materials printed and distributed

x MOA with Partners forged x IEC materials printed and distributed

x MOA with Partners forged x IEC materials printed and

distributed Program Management x Budget for ALS included in the

Division MOOE x CLC for ALS SHS constructed per

district (with laboratories) x Regional and Division ALS Supervisor

item created x ALS learning modalities

strengthened x ALS Learner per capita increased

x Budget for ALS included in the Division MOOE

x Additional CLC for ALS SHS constructed

x National Consultative Conference for CLMD Chief, Regional ALS Focal Persons and Planning Officers conducted

x Budget for ALS included in the Division MOOE

x Additional CLC for ALS SHS constructed

x Inter-Regional Monitoring and Evaluation through Kumustahan conducted

x National Consultative Conference for CLMD Chief, Regional ALS Focal

Component 2018 2019 2020 x Inter-Regional Monitoring and

Evaluation through Kumustahan conducted

x National Consultative Conference for CLMD Chief, Regional ALS Focal Persons and Planning Officers conducted

x No of ALS Learning Facilitators under contracting scheme increased

x No of ALS Learning Facilitators under contracting scheme increased

Persons and Planning Officers conducted

x No of ALS Learning Facilitators under contracting scheme increased