DO 21, s. 2014 – Guidelines on the Recognition of Private Learning Institutions Serving Indigenous Peoples Learners

April 22, 2014
DO 21, s. 2014
Guidelines on the Recognition of Private Learning Institutions Serving Indigenous Peoples Learners

To: Undersecretaries
Assistant Secretaries
Bureau Directors
Directors of Services, Centers and Heads of Units
Regional Directors
Schools Division Superintendents
Heads, Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
All Others Concerned

  1. In line with the provisions of DepEd Order No. 62, s. 2011 entitled Adopting the National Indigenous Peoples Education Policy Framework and the efforts to make policies more culturally sensitive and responsive to the different contexts of schools and communities in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) is adopting the enclosed Guidelines on the Recognition of Private Learning Institutions Serving Indigenous Peoples Learners.
  2. The DepEd recognizes the important contribution of Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd) programs being implemented by non-government and community-led institutions in improving access to culture-based basic education services. The DepEd- Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd) Office, together with the regional and division offices, shall facilitate the recognition process and provide technical assistance as needed to such private learning institutions seeking recognition.
  3. For more information, all concerned may contact the Department of Education (DepEd)-Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd) Office, Ground Floor, Mabini Building, DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City, telefax no.: (02) 633-7212 or at email address: ipseo@deped.gov.ph.
  4. Immediate dissemination of and strict compliance with this Order is directed.

Encl.: As stated
References: DepEd Order: (No. 62, s. 2011); 26, s. 2013

To be indicated in the Perpetual Index under the following subjects:
HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION
POLICY
PROGRAMS

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