Ensuring Readiness: Highlights from the Orientation Meeting Ahead of School Opening

In preparation for the region-wide monitoring of schools for the opening of classes on June 16–17, 2025, the Department of Education – National Capital Region conducted a comprehensive Orientation Meeting on June 11, 2025. The session was spearheaded by the Field Technical Assistance Division (FTAD), under the leadership of Dr. Roger R. Morallos, FTAD Chief.

The meeting brought together the Regional Office Monitoring Team and the SDO Focals for the Opening of Classes, ensuring a coordinated, responsive, and learner-centered approach to monitoring schools as they welcome students for the new school year.

🔍 Key areas of focus include:
📌 Enrollment Updates and Projections
📌 Brigada Eskwela Implementation
📌 Oplan Balik Eskwela Coordination
📌 Learning Modalities (In-person, Distance, Blended)
📌 Class Programs and Teacher Readiness
📌 Availability and Distribution of Learning Resources
📌 Health and Safety Protocols
📌 Upholding Learners’ Rights and Protection

This proactive orientation ensures that all monitoring teams are aligned in supporting schools and SDOs in delivering safe, inclusive, and quality education as the school year begins.

With everyone’s cooperation, DepEd NCR reaffirms its commitment to a resilient, orderly, and humane opening of classes—one that places learners’ needs and well-being at the center.