The Department of Education (DepEd), through the Office of the Undersecretary for Operations, has issued a memorandum reiterating the implementation of the Data Gathering and Consultation on the Development of Learners’ Handbook, as outlined in DM-OUOPS-2025-1260 dated April 25, 2025.
This activity, coordinated by the Bureau of Learner Support Services–Youth Formation Division (BLSS-YFD), aims to review and enhance the draft outline of the Learners’ Handbook by addressing real issues, emerging concerns, and feedback from learners. It also seeks to gather additional data from field offices to inform the content, structure, and relevance of the handbook.
Here is the tool the DATA GATHERING AND CONSULTATION TOOL link
The data gathered will be consolidated to support the finalization of the handbook and ensure that its presentation is practical, inclusive, and appropriate for nationwide implementation. A comprehensive report will include relevant findings and stakeholder inputs, which will serve as a foundational resource for further guidance.
📌 Participation and Submission Guidelines
All Regional Offices (ROs) and Schools Division Offices (SDOs) are directed to adhere to the following instructions to ensure smooth implementation:
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Upon receiving the memorandum, ROs and SDOs must inform all school heads, including public and private, to participate. Students who wish to join the data gathering must submit a duly accomplished Consent Form (Annex A) before answering the form.
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All accomplished consent forms and data submissions will be consolidated into a One Drive folder per school. The SDO shall organize the collected forms in a shared drive to be used by the RO for final consolidation.
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Data and results gathered during this consultation will be used exclusively for the development of the Learners’ Handbook.
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The data collection and consultation tool will be accessible until Friday, June 6, 2025.
đź“„ Consent Form Details (Annex A)
The Consent Form informs parents and guardians about the ongoing Data Gathering procedure facilitated by the Youth Formation Division, in partnership with the Learner Rights and Protection Division. This effort is conducted to determine what should be included in the Learners’ Handbook.
Participation is voluntary. All information shared will remain confidential and used only for the intended purpose. The form emphasizes that all personal data collected is protected under Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012).
The learners are encouraged to express their thoughts, views, and opinions freely, particularly in areas that affect them. The activity aligns with the provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
Parents may indicate approval for their child’s participation by signing the form and selecting whether they want to have a copy of it. Contact details for follow-up are provided through blss.yfd@deped.gov.ph and blss.lrpd@deped.gov.ph.
đź“© For further information or concerns, DepEd staff may contact the BLSS-OD via email at blss.od@deped.gov.ph or cc: blss.yfd@deped.gov.ph.
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