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SEP 2 8 2012
Dep oRDE
R No. , s. 2012
AMENDED GUIDELINES FOR THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) UNIFIED
CONTRACTING SCHEME
To: Undersecretaries
Assistant Secretaries
Bureau Directors
Regional Directors
Schools Division / City Superintendents
Heads, Public and Private Elementary and Secondary Schools
1. Towards the goal of a full integration of the Alternative Learning System (ALS)
Unified Contracting Scheme into the Department of Education (DepEd) Accreditation
Program, the specific provisions in the existing Guidelines for the ALS Unified Contracting
Scheme are hereby amended as follows:
a. On the Contract Amount for Service Providers
• The contract amount for Service Providers shall now be PhP l 10,000.00
per contract for 10 months.
• The contract amount for the Balik Paaralan Para sa Out-of-School Adults
(BP-OSA) Schools as Service Providers shall now be PhP125,000.00 per
contract for 10 months.
b. On the qualifications required of Literacy Facilitators/ Instructional Managers
(IMs) hired by Service Providers
• Literacy Facilitators/ Instructional Managers (IMs) hired by the Service
Providers must be professionally licensed teachers or passers of the
Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) .
c. ALS Service Providers shall submit the following ALS Management Information
System (MIS) Form Nos. 1 to 3, through channels on a quarterly basis:
2. Except for the above amendments, all other provisions in the existing Guidelines on
the Implementation of the ALS Unified Contracting Scheme shall remain in force unless
sooner repealed, amended or rescinded.
Reference:
DepED Memorandum: No. 443, s. 2007
ACCREDITATION
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM CHANGE
FUNDS POLICY
RULES & REGULATIONS
SMA/ MCR, DO Amendments to the Guidelines of the ALS Unified Contracting Scheme 1371-
June 22 /6-28/July 4/ 13/Sept. 13, 2012
(Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 77, s. 2012)
1. Purpose
The Bureau of Alternative Leaming System (BALS) implements two (2) major nonfonnal
education (NFE) programs namely, the Basic Literacy Program (BLP) and the Accreditation and
Equivalency (A&E) Program. The Balik-Paaralan para sa Out-of-School Adults (BPOSA), a school-based
Accreditation and Equivalency Program for secondary and elementary levels is also covered in this
guidelines. These programs are delivered through a contracting scheme with qualified education service
providers with the use of government funds for field operations better known as Literacy Service
Contracting Scheme (LSCS) and Learning Support Delivery System (LSDS).
In addition, there is also a Human Resource Development Fund for FY 2012 and beyond that supports the
implementation of the ALS programs.
In order to standardize program operations and ensure increased participation, efficiency and effectiveness
of program delivery, there is now a consolidation of the funds as well as a unification of the guidelines
for service contracting.
2. Coverage
All divisions that implement the ALS programs nationwide are covered by these guidelines.
3. Definition of Terms
For purpose of the guidelines, the following terms shall be construed to mean as follows:
3.1 Basic-Literacy Program (BLP) - is a program aimed at eradicating illiteracy among out-of
school youth (OSY) and adults (in extreme cases school-aged children) by developing basic
literacy skills of reading, writing and numeracy.
3.4 DepEd Delivered - refers to the ALS program implementation which is lodged primarily with the
Mobile Teachers and District ALS Coordinators who are assigned to conduct intensive
community-based learning intervention in Basic Literacy (BL) and Accreditation and Equivalency
(A&E) programs for out-of-school children, youth and adults in far-flung communities in all
divisions nationwide.
3.5 DepEd Procured - refers to the ALS program implementation namely, the Basic Literacy (BL),
Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E), Indigenous Peoples Program, the Balik-Paaralan para sa
Out-of-School Adults (BP-OSA) programs, which are delivered through ALS Unified Contracting
Scheme. This also includes hiring of ALS Literacy Volunteers.
3.6 Literacy volunteers - formerly known as ALS Gabay sa Pamayanan or AGAP Volunteers,
serve as volunteer learning facilitators delivering ALS programs to Out-of-School children,
youth and adults in their assigned communities.
3.7 Marginalized learners - means those not served and reached by the formal education system,
regardless of age, gender, economic status, ethnicity, religion, etc.
3.8 Service providers refer to private groups or organizations, private and state universities and
colleges as well as other government organizations, who are awarded the funds in order to deliver
the BLP and A&E programs to target learners in the community covering specific contract period.
4. Allocation of funds
The funds shall be known as Field Operations Funds for ALS. These funds consisting of
the Literacy Service Contracting Scheme (LSCS) and the Learning Support Delivery System
(LSDS) shall now be a unified fund for the delivery of BLP, A&E Program and BP-OSA using
various delivery modes (face-to-face, radio-based instruction, eLearning/eSkwela, independent
learning).
After receipt of Sub-ARO, the Implementing Unit (IU) and the concerned Division Offices
(for the Non-IUs) shall request from DBM-Regional Office the corresponding cash requirements
or Notice of Cash Allocation (NCA).
4.3Contract Amount
A service provider for any of the two (2) programs shall be awarded a contract of Pll0,000
for a group of not less than 50 learners at any time within a contract period of not less than 10
months but not more than 12 months. The contract payment schedule shall be made in two (2)
stages: upon signing of the contract (50%) and upon completion (at the 10th-12th month) of the
contract (50%) based on the evaluation reports of the Regional, Division and District Offices.
The contract amount shall be used strictly by the Service Provider (and properly receipted)
for the following:
4.4.1 Criteria for Selection of Service Providers for the BLP and A&E Program
To ensure the participation of legitimate small private groups and organizations at the
grassroots level, whether they are independent or affiliates of umbrella organizations, the
following shall be used as basis for the selection of service providers:
5.2 A service provider may be awarded a maximum of two (2) contracts per contract period one, for
the BLP, and another, for the A&E Program by the Division Office;
5.3 To be considered as a Service Provider in a continuing capacity for the succeeding contract
period, the results of end-of-contract evaluation conducted by the Regional Office, Division and
District Office supervisors must show that the duly registered learners:
• for BLP have achieved 100% of the core competencies in Reading Writing and Numeracy
• for A&E have achieved at least 50% of the core competencies for elementary or secondary
level
5.4.1 In order to ensure 100% mastery of the core competencies of Reading, Writing and
Numeracy, the Facilitator needs to:
at 1hour per meeting } agreed venue
meet the individual learner == at least once a week lhr/wk at any
5.4.2 In order to ensure 50% mastery of the core competencies of the A&E program whether
elementary or secondary level, the IM needs to:
and o In extreme cases, children of school age who are not in school.
• For the A&E (elementary), (see Annex C -List of A&E Elem. Core Modules)
• For the A&E (secondary), (see Annex C - List of Secondary Core Modules)
Table 3 shows the number of core competencies that are expected to be developed by the
learners in the ALS Program. These competencies are reflected in the core modules of the
program. (See - Manual of ALS Core Competencies published by BALS, DepED CY 2006)
Table 3.0 -Number of Core Competencies of ALS Curriculum
The Facilitators and Instructional Managers (IMs) of the Service Providers who have been
awarded the contract shall undergo training at various stages of the contract period, thus:
Facilitators and Instructional Managers are required to participate in at least one training
program conducted by the Region and another by the Division for a duration of three (3) to five
(5) days with full financial support drawn from the funds (refer to breakdown in Table 1).
6.1Service Provider
a) Administer initial and end-of-contract Functional Literacy Test (FLT) to the registered learners
b) Assist eligible learners to take the annual A&E Test
c) Maintain the original number of learners per learning group up to the end of the contract period,
such that:
a) Assist in the conduct of training programs for Facilitators and IMs of the service providers
b) Conduct regular monitoring, supervision and evaluation of the implementation of ALS
Programs/Projects
c) Network/Coordinate with Local Government Units (LGUs) and other GOs/NGOs for
advocacy and support to the ALS programs being implemented by the service providers
d) Submit evaluation of performance of learners to DO
The DepEd shall conduct monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of learning sessions to provide
assistance to the Facilitators/Instructional Managers during the contract period in accordance with the
schedule below. This amount shall be given by the Service Provider to authorized monitors in the
project site duly receipted, except for the regional budget for monitoring, which amount shall be
released to the Regional Offices (refer to Table 1).
WHEREAS, the 1987 Constitution, Article XIV, Sec. 1 mandates that the State shall protect and
promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such
education accessible to all;
WHEREAS, the 1987 Constitution, Article XIV, Sec. 2 paragraph 4 clearly mandates the State to
encourage nonformal, informal and indigenous learning systems as well as learning, independent and out-of
school study programs particularly those that respond to community needs;
WHEREAS, General Appropriation funds allocated for Field Operation of nonformal education shall
be used for functional education and literacy accreditation and equivalency learning support delivery system to
Non-government Organiz.ations (NGOs) such as foundations, religious/academic supported welfare agencies,
People's Organiz.ations, State Universities and Colleges with literacy extension programs, and other government
agencies active in literacy promotion, or any other alternative delivery system," (DepEd Memorandum No. 217,
s.2002, Sec. 2 and DepED Order No. 47, s. 2002, Sec. 5)
WHEREFORE, and in consideration of the foregoing premises and mutual covenants, and agreements
hereinafter set forth. and in consonance with the Agreement cited above, (Name of Schools
Division Superintend and President of the Organization hereby agree to implement the Basic Literacy Program
(BLP/Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Elementary/Secondary based on the guidelines.
• Contract the services of the winning Service Providers using the prescribed contract format two (2)
weeks after the announcement of the results of evaluation
• Provide an orientation free of charge to the Service Providers, Facilitator/IM of the service providers
before the actual teaching-learning period commences
• Provide a set of the core modules and core competencies for BLP and A&E (Elementary/Secondary)
free of charge to the Service Provider
• Conduct monitoring/evaluation at midpoint and end of contract period
• Consolidate District Offices' reports into a Division report and submit evaluation of performance of
learners to RO
• Pay the Service Provider the amount of Pl 10,000.00 according to the schedule:
50% upon signing of contract
50% upon end-of-contract
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the Parties through their representatives have signed this AGREEMENT on
the date and place appearing on the acknowledgement thereof.
BY: BY:
Witness Witness
Date signed:
AC K N OWLE D G E ME N T
REPUBLIC OF IBE
PHILIPPINES CITY OF S.S.
1.
2.
Known to me to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instnnnent and acknowledged to me
that the same is their free and voluntary act and deed and that of the principals represented by them.
WITNESS MY HAND and SEAL, on the date and place written above.
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NOTARY PUBLIC
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ANNEX B
15. Oras ay Mahalaga Humayo at 15. Ako'y Ako, Bakit Kaya? 15. Ang Sakit . . . May Lunas Pa
Kumilos Ka Kaya?
16. Ooops . . . Ingat Lang! 16. Ako at ang Aking Watawat
Name of Service
Provider
(Name of Organization)
Address
Contact Person
Address/Contact Number
• Success stories
• Innovations
• Extraordinary achievements
• Testimonies (what people say about the project)
• Lessons learned
Annexes:
Name of Service
Provider
(Name of Organization)
Address
Contact Person
Address/Contact Number
• Success stories
• Innovations
• Extraordinary achievements
• Testimonies (what people say about the project)
• Lessons learned from implementation of the program
• On learners
• On Facilitator/Instructional Manager
• On the Service Provider
• On the Community
• Update on problems/issues/concerns encountered identified in the quarterly report and action taken
• Recommendations
• Liquidation Report
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Typeof CI.C Type I - (simple, temporary (make shit!) meeting place with tables and charts, chalkboatd, e.g. Chapel or any open
mu/U-purpose araa In the barangay or any private property temporarily loaned for /earning purposes
Type 2 - a seml-<:oncrate structure mos Uy made out of light materials such as nips, soft wood, etc., dedicated to
ALS /earning sessions and re/eted acUv/Ues equipped with basic furniture and /earning equipment such as electric
fan
Type 3 - a typical barangay /earning cen/er, concrete and secured, mosUy made out of cement and other building
materials. Dedicated to ALS learning sessions and related acUv/Ues, equipped with basic furniture and
learning equipment equipment e.g. Chairs, tables, chalkboatd, library corner, basic appliances such as
electrlc fan, cassette recorder, etc
Type 4 - a IWo or three-storey building fully equipped with basic furniture and adVanced /CT equipment for learning,
dedicated to ALS /earning sessions and related acUviUes, other type that does not fall to any of the 4 types,
pleasee describe
using a separate sheet or paper
Type 5- ALS and other learning materials are being uUllzed by /earners and other members of the community, the
materials are either being transporled from house to house or borrawed by individual interested community
members from the CLC for literacy end conUnuing educaUon
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TypeotCLC : Type I.(simple. 1"ml"""Y (make sh,lfj meeting place with f&bles and cham:. chalkboard. e.q. Chapel or any open mufti-pUfPO""
arae in theloaned for feaminq purposes barangay or any private property temporarily
Type 2 - a semkonc:rets slructU18 mostly made out of Ught materials such a.s nipa, 30ft wood, etc., d8dicated to ALS learning sessions and ntlatsd activities
equipped with basic fumitur& &nd leeming equipment such as electric fan
Type 3 - a typical balangsy -.iing cenlet; COtJCtete and 118CUttld, mostly made out ol t and other building ma_fs_ Dedicated to ALS leaming seosiom and reJaled
activities, equipped with baoic furniture and -.,;ng equipment equipment e.g. Chaif3. tabl8s, ·libiwy cans; baoic app such as electric f&n, cassette
recorder, etc
Type 4 - a two or ttv,,e.,;ton,y buildw;, fu/1)1 egui,l)ped with baoic fumihJte and advanced /CT equipment for -.,;ng, dedicated to ALS -.mg sessions and related
activities.
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Type 6 - ALS and other leaming ma-I• are being utilized by i-ners and other members of the community, the ma-ls .,.,either being
transpated from house to house aborrowed by individual in1er8$ted community member$ from the CLC faliter8cy and continuing educslion
CLC ,,_,,,.,,,: DepEd ALS lmp/emenrors, Non-DepEd lmp/emenloro
CLC (LGU, NGO)DepEd Procured GO, NGO, Chuch-baoed,