Policy Guidelines of K-12 Program

1. Policy Guidelines on the K
to 12 Basic Education
Program (BEP)

2. WHAT IS K TO 12 PROGRAM?
The K to 12 Program covers Kindergarten and 12 years
of basic education (six years of primary education,
four years of Junior High School, and two years of
Senior High School (SHS) to provide sufficient time for
mastery of concepts and skills, develop lifelong
learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary
education, middle-level skills development,
employment, and entrepreneurship.

3. What are these
policy guidelines?

4. • Designing a comprehensive curriculum framework spanning Kindergarten
to Grade 12.
• Aligning curriculum content and learning competencies with national and
international standards.
1. Curriculum Development and
Enhancement

5. • Incorporating 21st-century skills, critical thinking, and digital literacy into
the curriculum.
• Integrating cross-curricular themes such as sustainability, global
citizenship, and cultural diversity.
• Developing curriculum guides, textbooks, and supplementary materials for
teachers and students.

6. 2. Mother Tongue-Based
Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE)
• Promoting the use of the learner's
mother tongue or first language as the
medium of instruction in the early
grades.
• Developing language policies that
support multilingualism and cultural

7. • Training teachers in MTB-MLE
methodologies and strategies.
• Creating materials and resources in
different languages to support MTB-
MLE implementation.

8. 3. Senior High School
(SHS) Program
• Implementing a flexible SHS curriculum with specialized
tracks aligned with students' interests and career goals.
• Providing career guidance and counseling to help students
make informed decisions about their SHS tracks.

9. • Establishing partnerships with industries, technical
institutions, and colleges for work immersion programs
and apprenticeships.
• Ensuring the availability of qualified teachers and
resources for SHS tracks, including academic, technical-
vocational, sports, and arts and design.

10. 4. Assessment and Evaluation
• Developing assessment frameworks and tools
to measure student learning outcomes.
• Conducting formative and summative
assessments aligned with the K to 12 curriculum.

11. • Implementing standardized tests and national
assessments to monitor educational progress
and identify areas for improvement.
• Providing feedback to students, teachers, and
parents on assessment results to support
learning and development.

12. • Offering pre-service and in-service training
programs to equip teachers with the knowledge and
skills needed to implement the K to 12 curriculum
effectively.
5. Teacher Training and
Professional Development

13. • Providing opportunities for continuous professional
development, including workshops, seminars, and
online courses.
• Supporting teacher collaboration and communities
of practice to share best practices and innovative
teaching strategies.

14. 6. Infrastructure and Resource
Allocation
• Investing in the construction and
maintenance of school facilities,
including classrooms, laboratories,
libraries, and ICT infrastructure.

15. • Allocating funds for the procurement of
textbooks, learning materials, and
educational technologies.
• Ensuring equitable distribution of resources
to schools in urban, rural, and remote areas.

16. • Engaging parents, communities, and
educational stakeholders in the planning,
implementation, and evaluation of the K to
12 BEP.
7. Stakeholder Engagement
and Governance

17. • Establishing mechanisms for feedback,
consultation, and collaboration with
stakeholders.
• Strengthening governance structures and
accountability mechanisms to monitor
progress and address challenges in K to 12
implementation.

18. Thank You!