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![Relevant Issuances Description
1. Republic Act No. 12028 or the “Academic Recovery
and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program Act of 2024”
Establishes a free and effective national learning intervention
program to ensure that all learners attain the competencies
set by the DepEd in their respective grade levels
2. DepEd Order No. 18, s. 2025, Implementing
Guidelines for the ARAL Program
Provides guidance for schools, community learning centers
(CLCs), and concerned offices across governance levels,
including qualified private institutions, in implementing the
ARAL Program
3. DepEd Memo No. 56, s. 2025, Supplemental
Guidelines on the Implementation the ARAL-SRRA
Provides guidance on the implementation of the ARAL School
Readiness and Responsiveness Audit (ASRRA) as a quality
assurance mechanism to assess school-level readiness in
delivering ARAL interventions.
4. DepEd Memo No. 64, s. 2025, Implementing
Guidelines for ARAL-Reading for Key Stages 1 to 3
Operationalizes the implementation of the ARAL Program in
Reading (ARAL-Reading) for Key Stages 1 to 3 in accordance
with RA No. 12028 [Academic Recovery and Accessible
Learning Program Act], its Implementing Rules and
Regulations, and DepEd Order No. 18, s. 2025 [Implementing
Guidelines of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning
Program].](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/aral-reading-dmaug4-82025-250813010229-07ed7329/75/ARAL-Reading-ARAL-Reading-DM_Aug4-82025-pptx-6-2048.jpg)
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- 1. 1 Updates on theARAL-Reading Program and Check-in
- 2. Implementing Guidelines forARAL- Reading 2
- 3. 3 The goal ofthe ARAL Program is to ensure that Kindergarten to Grade 10 learners have developed the foundational skills necessary for them to attain competencies appropriate to their grade level, specifically in reading, mathematics, and science. It is envisioned that learners assessed with competencies below their current grade level will reach the grade-level competencies after undergoing tutorials under the ARAL Program. Program Goal
- 4. The ARAL Programshall be the umbrella program of DepEd for learning recovery. ARAL-Reading ARAL-Mathematics ARAL-Science For SY 2025-2026, ARAL Program shall focus on ARAL-Reading only.
- 5. DM 064 s.2025: TheImplementation Guidelines for the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning Program in Reading for KS1-3 Officially issued on August 1, 2025.
- 6. Relevant Issuances Description 1.Republic Act No. 12028 or the “Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program Act of 2024” Establishes a free and effective national learning intervention program to ensure that all learners attain the competencies set by the DepEd in their respective grade levels 2. DepEd Order No. 18, s. 2025, Implementing Guidelines for the ARAL Program Provides guidance for schools, community learning centers (CLCs), and concerned offices across governance levels, including qualified private institutions, in implementing the ARAL Program 3. DepEd Memo No. 56, s. 2025, Supplemental Guidelines on the Implementation the ARAL-SRRA Provides guidance on the implementation of the ARAL School Readiness and Responsiveness Audit (ASRRA) as a quality assurance mechanism to assess school-level readiness in delivering ARAL interventions. 4. DepEd Memo No. 64, s. 2025, Implementing Guidelines for ARAL-Reading for Key Stages 1 to 3 Operationalizes the implementation of the ARAL Program in Reading (ARAL-Reading) for Key Stages 1 to 3 in accordance with RA No. 12028 [Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning Program Act], its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and DepEd Order No. 18, s. 2025 [Implementing Guidelines of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning Program].
- 7. Who are ourARAL Program Beneficiaries in SY 2025-2026? 6,919,070 Grades 1-10 learners For SY 2025–2026, ARAL-Reading shall prioritize Low and High Emerging learners in Key Stage 1 and Frustration learners in Key Stages 2 and 3. 461,271 tutors (1:15 tutor-learner ratio) 45,084 school heads Data as of August 4, 2025 with ~97 % submission rate
- 8. What subjects arecovered by the ARAL Program? DepEd Key Stages • Key Stage 1 (KS1) - Kinder to Grade 3 • Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Grades 4 to 6 • Key Stage 3 (KS3) - Grades 7 to 10 Reading and Mathematics for Grades 1 to 10 Foundational skills for Kindergarten learners, integrated into the developmental domains following the blocks of time Science for Grades 3 to 10
- 9. Who will participatein the ARAL Program? • Learners from Kindergarten to Grade 10, particularly: ○ Learners who have returned or are returning to school after a furlough; ○ Learners who are below the minimum proficiency levels required in reading, mathematics, and science; and ○ Learners who are failing in examinations and tests, as assessed and evaluated by the teachers during the course of the school year.
- 10. When will theARAL-Reading Program start? ● Grade 1: 3rd Quarter SY 2025-2026 ● Grades 2–3: 2nd Quarter SY 2025-2026 ● Grades 4–10: 2nd Quarter SY 2025-2026 or earlier, based on readiness. Schools that require additional time to organize resources and personnel are advised to coordinate with the Schools Division Office (SDO) regarding the appropriate steps to take. They may also choose to begin implementation at a later date, based on their readiness and contextual needs.
- 11. What of ExistingReading Remediation Programs? ● SDO or school may continue implementing existing programs ● Ensure harmonized objectives, tools ● With proven effectiveness (proof of concept)
- 12. 12 The ARAL Programshall be implemented in phases starting SY 2025-2026. ARAL Program Framework
- 13. What is thebasis for learners’ participation in ARAL-Reading? Grade Level Basis for Grouping Grade 1 CRLA MOSY results Grade 2-3 CRLA BOSY results Grades 4 to 10 Phil-IRI (English) BOSY results For SY 2025–2026, ARAL-Reading shall prioritize Low and High Emerging learners in Key Stage 1 and Frustration learners in Key Stages 2 and 3. Schools with the needed personnel and other resources are encouraged to extend the program to Developing and Transitioning learners in Key Stage 1 and Instructional learners in Key Stages 2 and 3.
- 14. What is theduration of ARAL-Reading sessions? ● ARAL-Reading sessions shall not exceed one (1) hour during weekdays and preferably be conducted daily. ● Schools implementing multiple class shifts and special curricular programs, may conduct ARAL-Reading on weekends, with each session not exceeding two (2) hours. TIME MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 30-60 mins √ √ √ √ Check- in TIME MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 30-60 mins √ √ √ TIME MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 120 mins √ Scenario 1: 4 times a week; daily Scenario 2: 2-3 times a week Scenario 3: 2 hours on Saturday
- 15. Grouping of Learnersin ARAL-Reading Grade Level Basis for Grouping Language of Instruction Grade 1 Results of CRLA in Mother Tongue (MT) or Filipino Tutorial sessions will be in MT for monolingual classes or Filipino for non- monolingual classes Grade 2 Results of CRLA in Filipino Tutorial sessions will be in Filipino; Medium of instruction will shift to English as soon as learners demonstrate readiness for English Grade 3 Results of CRLA English Tutorial sessions will be in English The recommended class size for ARAL-Reading is a maximum of 15 learners per class.
- 16. ARAL- Reading ARAL-Reading for KeyStage 1 ARAL-Reading for Key Stage 2 ARAL-Reading for Key Stage 3 KS1 KS2 KS3 ARAL-Reading Program Components ARAL-Reading Basic ARAL-Reading Plus ARAL-Reading Basic ARAL-Reading Plus
- 17. ARAL-Reading in Key Stages2-3 ARAL-Reading Basic ARAL-Reading Plus supports learners in Grades 4 to 10 who demonstrate significant gaps in foundational literacy skills, such as phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, decoding, and basic fluency– skills typically acquired during Key Stage 1 (Grades 1 to 3). designed for learners in Grades 4 to 10 who are able to decode text but continue to struggle with fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. ARAL-Reading Program Components
- 18. Implementation Timeline ofARAL-Reading Program BOSY Assessment (June 16-July 16) Quarter 1 (Jun 16-Aug 22) MOSY Assessment (October 20-31) EOSY Assessment (Feb 18-Mar 18) Start of ARAL Program for Grades 2 to 10 (Aug 26/Sept 15) Quarter 2 (Aug 26-Oct 24) Quarter 3 (Nov 3-Jan 23) Quarter 4 (Feb 18-Mar 20) Start of ARAL Program for Grades 1 (Aug 26/Sept 15) If ARAL starts on Aug 26, MOSY is Oct 20-31 If ARAL starts on Sept 15, MOSY is Nov 10-21 Grade 1 Grade 2-3 Assessments CRLA, MFAT CRLA, MFAT Phil-IRI, MFAT Grades 4-10 CRLA for 3-Levels Down
- 19. Grade Level Quarter 1 (June 16-Aug22) Level/ Milestone Quarter 2 (Aug 26-Oct 24) Level/ Milestone Quarter 3 (Nov 3-Jan 23) Quarter 4 (Jan 26-Mar 20) Level/ Milestone EOSY BOSY Assessment (June 16-July 16) Intervention Intervention MOSY Assessment (Oct 20-31) Intervention Level/ Milestone Assessment Intervention (Jan 26-Mar 18) EOSY Assessment (Feb 18-Mar 18) Grade 1 CRLA, MFAT Classroom remediation Emerging Classroom remediation CRLA Emerging 8-week tutorials (with check- ins) Emerging MFAT/ Other screening 8-week tutorials (with check-ins) CRLA Emerging Join ARAL- Summer Emerging 8-week tutorials (with check- ins) Developing Check-in; Summative Assessment Classroom remediation CRLA Developing/ Transitionin g Exit ARAL or Join ARAL- Summer Grades 2-3 CRLA, MFAT Classroom remediation Emerging 8-week tutorials (with check-ins) CRLA Emerging 8-week tutorials (with check- ins) Developing Check-in; Summative Assessment Classroom remediation CRLA Developing/ Transitionin g Exit ARAL or Join ARAL- Summer Grades 4 to 10 (Basic) Phil-IRI, MFAT CRLA for 3-Levels Down Classroom remediation Basic 8-week tutorials (with check-ins) Phil-IRI CRLA for 3-Levels Down Basic 8-week tutorials (with check- ins) Basic MFAT/ Other screening 8-week tutorials (with check-ins) Phil-IRI CRLA for 3-Levels Down Plus Exit ARAL or Join ARAL- Summer Grades 4 to 10 (Basic) Plus 8-week tutorials (with check- ins) Plus MFAT/ Other screening 8-week tutorials (with check-ins) Phil-IRI CRLA for 3-Levels Down Plus Exit ARAL or Join ARAL- Summer Grades 4 to 10 (Plus) Phil-IRI, MFAT CRLA for 3-Levels Down Classroom remediation Plus 8-week tutorials (with check-ins) Phil-IRI CRLA for 3-Levels Down Plus 8-week tutorials (with check- ins) Plus MFAT/ Other screening 8-week tutorials (with check-ins) Phil-IRI CRLA for 3-Levels Down Plus Exit ARAL or Join ARAL- Summer ARAL Journey (if ARAL-Reading starts on Aug 26)
- 20. Grade Level Quarter 1 (June 16-Aug22) Level/ Milestone Quarter 2 (Aug 26-Oct 24) Quarter 3 (Nov 3-Jan 23) Quarter 4 (Jan 26-Mar 20) EOSY BOSY Assessment (June 16-July 16) Intervention Intervention (Sept 15-Nov 7) MOSY Assessment (Nov 10-21) Level/ Milestone Intervention (Nov 24-Jan 23) Assessment Intervention (Jan 26-Feb 18) EOSY Assessment (Feb 18-Mar 18) Level/ Milestone Grade 1 CRLA, MFAT Classroom remediation Emerging Classroom remediation CRLA Emerging 6-week tutorials (with check-ins) MFAT/ Other screening 6-week tutorials (with check-ins) CRLA Emerging Join ARAL- Summer Grades 2-3 CRLA Classroom remediation Emerging 8-week tutorials (with check- ins) CRLA Emerging 6-week tutorials (with check-ins) MFAT/ Other screening 6-week tutorials (with check-ins) CRLA Developing Exit ARAL or Join ARAL- Summer Grades 4 to 10 (Basic) Phil-IRI, MFAT CRLA for 3-Levels Down Classroom remediation Basic 8-week tutorials (with check- ins) Phil-IRI CRLA for 3-Levels Down Basic 6-week tutorials (with check-ins) MFAT/ Other screening 6-week tutorials (with check-ins) Phil-IRI CRLA for 3-Levels Down Plus Exit ARAL or Join ARAL- Summer Grades 4 to 10 (Basic) Phil-IRI, MFAT CRLA for 3-Levels Down Classroom remediation Basic 8-week tutorials (with check- ins) Phil-IRI CRLA for 3-Levels Down Plus 6-week tutorials (with check-ins) MFAT/ Other screening 6-week tutorials (with check-ins) Phil-IRI CRLA for 3-Levels Down Plus Exit ARAL or Join ARAL- Summer Grades 4 to 10 (Plus) Phil-IRI, MFAT CRLA for 3-Levels Down Classroom remediation Plus 8-week tutorials (with check- ins) Phil-IRI CRLA for 3-Levels Down Plus 6-week tutorials (with check-ins) MFAT/ Other screening 6-week tutorials (with check-ins) Phil-IRI CRLA for 3-Levels Down Plus Exit ARAL or Join ARAL- Summer ARAL Journey (if ARAL-Reading starts on Sept 15)
- 21. Grade 1 Learner’sARAL Journey (Reading) Begins during Q3 LE BOSY Assessment Q1 (8 weeks) HE Q2 (8 weeks) DEV Q3 (8 weeks) Q4 (8 weeks) START OF THE ARAL PROGRAM IF IF HE ARAL Interventions (with formative assessments) DEV TRN IF HE IF EOSY BREAK EOSY Classroom Remediation (with formative assessments) Classroom Remediation (with formative assessments) Classroom Remediation (with formative assessments) RGL Classroom Remediation (with formative assessments) D/T/R DEV IF HE IF ARAL Interventions (with formative assessments) D/T/R ARAL SUMMER PROGRAMS Proficiency Levels LE - Low Emerging HE - High Emerging DEV - Developing TRN - Transitioning RGL - Reading at Grade Level MFAT MOSY (2 weeks before the Q2 exam) CRLA Referral to SH
- 22. Grade 2-3 Learner’sARAL Journey (Reading) Begins as early as Q1 LE BOSY Assessment Q1 (8 weeks) Q2 (8 weeks) Q3 (8 weeks) MOSY (2 weeks before the Q2 exam) DEV Q4 (8 weeks) START OF THE ARAL PROGRAM IF IF ARAL Interventions (with formative assessments) DEV TRN IF IF EOSY BREAK EOSY Classroom Remediation (with formative assessments) Classroom Remediation (with formative assessments) Classroom Remediation (with formative assessments) RGL Classroom Remediation (with formative assessments) D/T/R IF IF ARAL Interventions (with formative assessments) Proficiency Levels LE - Low Emerging HE - High Emerging DEV - Developing TRN - Transitioning RGL - Reading at Grade Level Referral to SH CRLA HE DEV D/T/R HE HE HE Entry to the ARAL Program may start immediately after the BOSY for learners with severe needs
- 23. Grade 4-10 Learner’sARAL Journey (Reading) Begins in Q2 FRU BOSY Assessment Q1 (8 weeks) FR U Q2 (8 weeks) INS Q3 (8 weeks) MOSY Q4 (8 weeks) START OF THE ARAL PROGRAM IF IF FRU ARAL Interventions (with formative assessments) INS INS IF FRU IF EOSY BREAK EOSY Classroom Remediation (with formative assessments) Classroom Remediation (with formative assessments) Classroom Remediation (with formative assessments) IND Classroom Remediation (with formative assessments) IND INS IF FRU IF ARAL Interventions (with formative assessments) IND ARAL SUMMER PROGRAMS Proficiency Levels FRU - Frustration INS - Instructional IND - Independent Phil-IRI IND No Remediation needed
- 24. Will there bea set of competencies to be addressed for ARAL- Reading, focusing on literacy? Reading learning competencies derived from the Reading and Literacy and English curricula to strengthen learners’ foundational and grade- level reading skills shall serve as a guide for tutors. Reading sub-skills and learning competencies can be found in the following enclosures: ● Key Stage 1, ARAL-Reading Basic: Enclosure 2, Annex B (Page 16) ● Key Stage 2, ARAL-Reading Plus: Enclosure 3, Annex A (Page 35) ● Key Stage 3, ARAL-Reading Plus: Enclosure 3, Annex B (Page 36)
- 25. Week Session TargetLessons / Activities 1 1-5 2 1 m, a, t 2 m, a, t 3 m, a, t 4 Review 5 Teacher and tutor conference and mat dev prep for following week 3 1 e, s 2 i, l 3 e, s, i, l 4 Check-in # 1 5 Teacher and tutor conference and mat dev prep for following week 4 1 p, f 2 h, n 3 p, f, h, n 4 Review 5 Teacher and tutor conference and mat dev prep for following week 5 1 o, b 2 r 3 o, b, r 4 Review Week Session Target Lessons / Activities 6 1 Check-in #2 2 u, d Intro to sight words 3 g, c 4 u,d,g,c 5 Teacher and tutor conference and mat dev prep for following week 7 1 w,k 2 j,x 3 j, x, w, k 4 Check-in #3 5 v, y 8 1 z, q 2 v, y, z,q 3 CVC to Magic e 4 CVC to Magic e 5 Magic e rule Tutorial Schedule (English)
- 26. What materials willbe provided for ARAL-Reading? Materials for Key Stage 1 Materials for Key Stages 2-3 Learners ● Decodables Books ● Leveled readers ● Flashcards ● Letter tiles ● Activity Sheets/Workbook ● Activity Sheets/Workbook Tutors ● Alphabet cards ● Word - picture cards ● Teacher’s Guide ● Teacher’s Guide ARAL-Reading materials will be shared on August 8, 2025
- 27. Who can betutors in ARAL? What do they get? The following may be tutors under the ARAL Program: • Teachers and para-teachers. Experienced teachers with relevant specializations or extensive classroom experience shall be prioritized, but they may not tutor their own learners. • Pre-service teachers as defined under RA 11713 or the “Excellence in Teacher Education Act.” • Other trained individuals who are qualified, experienced, competent, and of good character consistent with the conditions stated in Item 49 of the department order. Teachers: Overtime or Overload pay + Service Credits Para-teachers & Pre- service teachers, other trained individuals: Certificate (for teaching experience) Tap SEF: for tutor meals and/or allowances
- 28. Will the ALSlearners be included? ● Yes. Separate guidelines will be released for ALS learner inclusion. ● Learners manifesting learning delays or difficulties shall be referred to the school heads for necessary interventions. Refer to Annex A (page 7) of Enclosure 1 of DepEd Memorandum No. 64, s. 2025 for the process flow of referral of learners who manifest developmental or learning challenges. Are learners with intellectual disabilities going to be a part of ARAL-Reading?
- 29. ASRRA: Preparing ourSchools for ARAL ARAL School Readiness and Responsiveness Audit
- 30. Reminders ASRRA is anaudit system on readiness and not a compliance survey. ● Ambiguities and discrepancies are indicators that some schools may need support and assistance from the system, so their schools would become more ready to absorb the impact of the ARAL program A Not Met or Partially Met response in the Audit would trigger probing on what are the challenges that we need to address as a system. These may entail policy adjustments or even policy formulation. The audit system is also our guide so we can better target in terms of resource allocation. Moreover, having more or many schools registering as not ready, may give us immediate feedback if there is a need to adjust or iterate our Aral Program design, for more flexibility, and better implementation.
- 31. Status of ASRRASubmission
- 32. Schedule of Training DatesTraining Remarks August 18 – 21 Training of SDSs and ASDSs ● Within Cebu (official venue to be released in a separate advisory) August 14-16 Batch 1 August 14: Orientation for School Heads August 15-16: Regional Training (Batch 1) ● 4 regions: CAR, NCR, Region I, Region II August 18 – 20 Batch 2 August 18: Orientation for School Heads August 19-20: Regional Training (Batch 2) ● 5 regions: Region III, Region IV-A, Region VIII, Region IX, Region X August 22 – 24 Batch 3 August 22: Orientation for School Heads August 23-24: Regional Training (Batch 3) ● 4 regions: NIR, Region V, Region VI, Region VII August 22 – 24 Batch 4 August 22: Orientation for School Heads August 23-24: Regional Training (Batch 4) ● 4 regions: Region XI, Region XII, Region XIII, Region IV-B
- 33.
Editor's Notes
- #3 Figure 1 illustrates the goal of the ARAL Program. For example, a Grade 3 learner has been assessed to have a Grade 1 proficiency level in Reading (represented by the rectangle). The goal is to support the learner in achieving Grade 3-level competencies through the ARAL Program interventions. The arrow in the figure symbolizes the development of grade-level competencies, building on foundational skills.
- #4 Math may be implemented next year at 3rd Q or summer Development of Science assessment still on going
- #8 Learners who meet the minimum proficiency levels may be allowed to enroll in supplemental classes under the ARAL Program during the summer break. Priority shall be given to the learners as enumerated above. Learners in qualified private basic education institutions who are below the minimum proficiency levels required in reading, mathematics, and science and failing in formative and summative assessments shall be provided the same interventions upon request in accordance with RA 12028. In case of limited slots for enrollment, preference shall be given to beneficiaries of the Educational Service Contracting Scheme.
- #9 Learners who meet the minimum proficiency levels may be allowed to enroll in supplemental classes under the ARAL Program during the summer break. Priority shall be given to the learners as enumerated above. Learners in qualified private basic education institutions who are below the minimum proficiency levels required in reading, mathematics, and science and failing in formative and summative assessments shall be provided the same interventions upon request in accordance with RA 12028. In case of limited slots for enrollment, preference shall be given to beneficiaries of the Educational Service Contracting Scheme.
- #12 Figure 2 illustrates the framework of the ARAL Program, highlighting its key components, which include the beneficiaries, determination and assessment of learners, intervention delivery, progress monitoring, and post-assessment. The ARAL Program shall commence with the beginning-of-the-school-year (BOSY) assessment to determine the learners needing intervention in each type of beneficiary. Identified learners shall undergo the ARAL intervention programs with continuous monitoring of their progress through formative assessments. Learners who meet the grade-level competencies shall exit the ARAL Program, while those who do not shall continue under the program. At the end of the school year, learners shall be administered the end-of-the-school-year (EOSY) assessment, and those who need further support shall participate in ARAL-Summer Programs for additional intervention.
- #27 For DepEd teachers: Teaching overload pay (based on RA 4670 or the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers, DBM guidelines, and DO 005, s. 2024) and vacation service credits (VCS) based on DO 013, s. 2024. Para-teachers and other trained individuals: Compensation for services with an amount not below the minimum daily wage; may be engaged under Contract of Service or Job Order (based on CSC-COA-DBM Joint Circular No. 2, s. 2022) Pre-service teachers: Services rendered shall be considered relevant teaching experience when applying for a plantilla position in DepEd.