Republika ng Pilipinas (Republic of the Philippines) MINISTRI NG EDUKASYON, KULTURA AT ISPORTS SENISTRY OF EDUCATION, CULTURE AND SPORTS) Maynila duly 8, 1985 MECS ORDER Wo. ¥i, s. 1985 CLARIFICATION ON THE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC PRESCHOOL CLASSES To: Regional Directors Scheols Superintendents te The importance of providing our children with all the opportunities for their fullest development during their early years through preschool education has long been recognized. In this regard, the Ministry has been encouraging the public sector to organize preschool classes as provided in BPS Menorandu No. 25, s. 1971. Paragraph 6 of the aforementioned policy specifically states that: "Sinee no funds are available for the salaries of Kindergarten teachors, self-supporting pre- elomentary classes may be openad whenever parents are willing to pay a nominal tuition fee for their children and where instructional facilities are available. In no case should funds fron R.A. No. 547 and/or national allotment be used for theso classes." 2. The inclosed guidelines are being issued to improve the organization and management of public preschool classes. a. Wide dissemination of this Order is desired. (SGD.) JAIME C. LAYA Hinister Ine As stated References: MEC Order: tio. 2U, 8. 1978 Department Order: No. 46, 8. 1977 S Bemorandum: (No. 25, s, 1971) Allotment: 1-2--(D.0. 1-67) To ba indicated in the Perpetual Index under the following sublectat CLASSES ORGANIZATION RULES & REGULATIONS ‘SCHOOLS.(Inclosure te MECS Order No, 41, 5. 1985) GUIDELINES IN ORGANIZING AND MANAGING PRESCHOOL, CLASSES IN PUBLIC scHOOLS 1. Preschool classes may be organized by an elenentary school through the school's Parent-Teachors Association or Teacher's Club. The facilities of the school may be utilized for this Purpo: 2, Preschool classes in public schools should aim for the con- tinuing improvement of their facilities, instruction and teach- er quality. NEC Onder No. 24, 8. 1978 provides guidelines in these aspects. 8. The teaching and support staff of the school may be utilized for the preschool classes who shall be chosen anong the teachers of the school, preferably from among the primary teachers. In sases where the number of teachers interested to teach exceed the nunber of classes, assignnent shall be rotated. Wiring 9£ preschool teachers not in the service may be resorted to, Provided that they comply with the requirements on teacher qualification as per MEC Order Wo. 24, 8. 1978. Community menbers may likewise be utilized as teacher aides. 4. Frovisions in Department Order No. “6, 8. 1977 must be observed in the selection and utilization of teachers for preschool classes. Provisions 2 and 3 of said Order atate as follows: "2. Under no circumstances, therefore, should a teach- er whose salary cones from the national govern- ment be allowed to teach full tine as a pre~ elementary school teacher." "3. However, teachers paid from national funds may | teach pre-elenentary school classes in addition to their service load as regular teachers and nay be given honorariun/remueration for such services." 5. The PTA or teachers club, as the case may be, shall keep a separate ook of account covering income and expenses to be handled by an Assistant Treasurer who shall be a school teacher. Financial reports shall be prepared on the preschool classes fund by the Treasurer. 6. Honorarium may be paid for teaching at a rate not exceeding #15/hour of actual teaching tine. The School Principal and Assistant Treasurer may be paid honoraeiumat a rate not exceeding #700/month. The actual rates, however, snall be establishad in accordance with the Financial condition of the progran. 7. Part of the proceeds for tho program shall be used for the inprove- ment of the regular programs of the school. $8. Involvement of teachers in preschool education is relevant to school/ greas implementing the Long Session Plan and may be an acceptable Sariling Sikap Activity. #