DepEd Releases Memo on Pilot Implementation of In-person Classes

 By Lj Varon

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, has released a memorandum in preparation for the pilot implementation of face-to-face classes set to start on Nov. 15.

According to DepEd Memorandum No. 071, series of 2021, or the "Preparations for the Pilot Face-to-Face, Expansion and Transitioning to New Normal," all public schools will be required to conduct a self-assessment through the School Safety Assessment Tool (SSAT) "in preparation for the expansion phase and onward transitioning to new normal of face-to-face."

Private institutions will also be required to undertake self-assessment through the SSAT, which will "determine the level of readiness for the safe re-introduction of face-to-face and will give an indication of what improvements or adjustments are needed to raise the level of readiness for face-to-face."

As for International Schools, given their unique nature and claim of capacity to implement in-person classes, "they will be allowed to implement face-to-face classes outside the 120 pilot schools subject to evaluation of their plan by DepEd and DOH [Department of Health].”

The memorandum also stated that the DepEd and National Task Force (NTF) on COVID-19 agreed to accelerate the vaccination of teachers and school personnel.
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