REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
REGION XII
Regional Administrative Center, Carpenter Hill, City of Koronadal
Telefax No.: (083) 228-8825; email: region12@deped.gov.ph
Website: depedroxii.org

January 8, 2017

Region Memorandum
CMLD No. 08, s. 2018

Region-wide Training on Pedagogical Retooling in Mathematics, Languages

and Science (PRIMALS)

To: All Schools Division Superintendents

This Region

1. To ensure the continuity of the implementation of the Early Language, Literacy

and Numeracy (ELLN) Program, the Department of Education (DepEd) remains
steadfast in strengthening its reading and literacy program through the
implementation of the Pedagogical Retooling in Mathematics, Languages and Science
(PRIMALS) Program.

2. The purpose of this Program is to develop in Filipino children their

communicative, scientific, and mathematical skills and attitudes which will
contribute to lifelong learning. More specifically, it aims to enhance the reading and
literacy skills of Grade 4 to 6 learners in English and Filipino as well as in other
content areas such as Mathematics and Science by establishing a sustainable and
cost-effective professional development system for teachers

3. In this connection, the Department of Education – Regional Office XII through

the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD) will be conducting a
region-wide Training on Pedagogical Retooling in Mathematics, Languages and
Science (PRIMALS) on January 28 – February 3, 2018 for Batch 1: Cotabato City,
Kidapawan City, Koronadal City, Sarangani and South Cotabato, and February 4 –
10, 2018 for Batch 2: Gen. Santos City, Cotabato Province, Sultan Kudarat and
Tacurong City at The Farm @ Carpenter Hill, City of Koronadal.

4. The objectives of this training are to:

a. enhance the content knowledge, pedagogical skills and attitudes in in
teaching Grades 4 to 6 Mathematics, Languages (English and Filipino) and
Science;
b. improve ability to assess learners’ reading and literacy skills; and
c. sustain commitment in mentoring/sharing of teaching experiences to
improve instruction and learning outcomes.

5. The Participants to this training are Grades 4 – 6 teachers teaching

Mathematics, Filipino, English or Science and their School Heads (Please refer to
Enclosure 1 for the criteria for selecting participants from the priority schools),
District Supervisors, and Division Supervisors in-charge of Mathematics, Filipino,
English and Science.
6. The schools to be prioritized in this training should come from the batches of
schools trained in the ELLN. Each division should strategize the clustering of schools
as ONLY ONE (either English, Filipino, Mathematics or Science) teacher/mentor will
represent each school. Thus, there is a need for each of the trained teacher/mentor
representing each of the learning areas to rotate to the clustered schools for the
conduct of LAC sessions in their assigned areas. Strictly NO PROXY is allowed for
the school heads. The number of participants from each division is provided below
while the Management Team & Staff, QATAME members and List of Trainers is
provided in Enclosure 2.

Number of Participants Allotted per Division

Division
Number of Grades EPS Number
Identified 4-6 School (Math, of
Batch Division PSDSs
Elementary Teacher Heads Filipino, Partici-
Schools s English, pants
Science)
Cotabato
8 8 8 2 4 22
City
Kidapawan
12 12 12 3 4 31
City
-Batch Koronadal
9 9 9 2 4 24
1 City
Sarangani 24 24 24 6 4 58
South
25 25 25 6 4 60
Cotabato
General
12 12 12 3 4 31
Santos City
Cotabato
36 36 36 9 4 85
Batch Province
2 Sultan
28 28 28 7 4 67
Kudarat
Tacurong
5 5 5 0 4 14
City

7. Each division is requested to submit their list of participants to the Regional

Office through email gilbert.barrera@deped.gov.ph on or before January 19, 2018
following the template provided in Enclosure 2.

8. Participants are advised to observe the following schedules of arrival in and

departure from the venue.

 Batch 1: January 28 – February 3, 2018

January 28, 2018 (Sunday) - Arrival
Arrival & Registration 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Opening Program 2:00 – 4:00 PM
First Meal Lunch
February 3, 2018 (Saturday) - Departure
Closing Program 10:00 AM
Last Meal AM Snack
  Batch 2: February 4 – 10, 2018
February 4, 2018 (Sunday) - Arrival
Arrival & Registration 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Opening Program 2:00 – 4:00 PM
First Meal Lunch
February 10, 2018 (Saturday) - Departure
Closing Program 10:00 AM
Last Meal AM Snack

9. To ensure the quality of the training, there will be a Workshop on Training

Preparedness to be participated in by the PRIMALS regional trainers and QATAME
team members on January 24 – 26, 2018 at The Farm @ Carpenter Hill, City of
Koronadal. The purpose of this workshop is to review and enhance the sessions and
presentations and quality assure the delivery of the different sessions. The trainers
are expected to be at the venue on January 24, 2018 at 9:00 AM to enhance the
presentations and prepare for the dry run in the morning of January 25, 2018.

10. Expenses on board and lodging, rental of equipment, training kits, supplies
and materials, and other incidental expenses relative to the conduct of this activity
including the Workshop on Training Preparedness shall be charged against OSEC –
12 – 17 – 7022/PRIMALS Funds while travelling expenses of participants shall be
charged against their local funds subject to the usual accounting and auditing rules
and regulations.

11. The participants, the training management team & staff, QATAME members,
and trainers shall be entitled to Compensatory Time-Off (CTO) in accordance with
CSC and DBM Joint Circular No. 2, s. 2004, “Non-Monetary Remuneration for
Overtime Services Rendered” and DO No. 53, s. 2003, “Updated Guidelines on Grant
of Vacation Service Credits to Teachers”.

12. For any inquiries or clarifications, you may contact

Gilbert B. Barrera, Regional PRIMALS Focal Person through his mobile number
09397147312 or email address gilbert.barrera@deped.gov.ph.

13. For guidance and compliance.

DR. ARTURO B. BAYOCOT, CESO V

OIC-Regional Director

Enclosure: As stated
Enclosure 1 to Region Memorandum CLMD No. 08, s. 2017

Criteria for Selecting Participants from the Priority Schools

1. The school head must attend the training program.

2. A Key Stage 2 teacher/mentor must be selected from among the Grades 4 to
6 teachers of the schools using the criteria below. The Key Stage 2
teacher/mentor must:
2.1 Be a master teacher (or any equivalent)
2.2 Be recommended by the school head, co-teachers and/or district
supervisor as having the potential to facilitate LAC sessions and
support fellow Key Stage 2 teachers.
2.3 Have had experience as a trainer or facilitator
2.4 Have attended previous DepEd training programs related to reading
and literacy such as the K to 12 mass training for Grades 4, 5, or 6 or
the National English Proficiency Program
2.5 Have participated in other courses/seminars/workshops/conferences
related to reading, literacy, and content and pedagogy in English and
Filipino and in Mathematics and Science
2.6 Have served as chairperson or advocate of school and/or community-
based activities related to reading and literacy
2.7 Appreciate and place high value on cultural diversity and
multilingualism
2.8 Be computer literate
2.9 Love teaching young learners
2.10 Have a good command of English and Filipino
Enclosure 2 to Region Memorandum CLMD No. 08, s. 2017

Regional Management Team and Staff

Dr. Arturo B. Bayocot, CESO V

OIC-Regional Director

Dr. Evelyn R. Fetalvero, CESO V

OIC-Assistant Regional Director

Macario O. Ontal
Chief, CLMD

Gilbert B. Barrera
REPS, CLMD
Regional PRIMALS Focal Person

Gerardo O. Magno
REPS, CLMD

Josie Teofila N. Quijano

REPS, CLMD

Jade T. Palomar
REPS, CLMD
(Class Adviser – Math)

Nida P. Lumunsad
REPS, CLMD
(Class Adviser – English)

Magdaleno C. Duhilag, Jr.

REPS, CLMD
(Class Adviser – Science)

Arturo D. Tingson, Jr.

REPS, CLMD
(Class Adviser – Filipino)

Jeanith D. Militante
Librarian II, CLMD

Lei Isobelle B. Cantillas

TAS, CLMD

Ronello D. Completano
ADAS, CLMD

Jose Leody C. Armada

Regional Supply Officer

Phutipar B. Batiller
RO Personnel

Ricardo S. Apura
RO Personnel
Romell Paul John D. Segubre
RO Personnel
 QATAME Team

Luz Lalli L. Ferrer

Chief, QAD

Dr. Heria S. Abpi

Chief, HRDD

Dr. Melinda A. Revira

Chief, FTAD

Dr. Napoleo J. Gio

Chief, ESSD

Dr. Glenn A. Bisnar

Chief, PPRD

Regional Trainers

LEARNING AREA NAME OF TRAINER STATION

Gilbert B. Barrera DepEd RO XII
Ronela S. Molina Kidapawan City SDO
Mathematics
Divina P. Lebrilla Surallah CES, South Cotabato
Rachelle Amando Cotabato City SDO
Gerardo O. Magno DepEd RO XII
Petra Romulado North Cotabato SDO
English
Rebella S. Dulay North Cotabato SDO
Ronnie Sunggay Gen. Santos City SDO
Prima A. Roullo Koronadal City SDO
Mary Joy B. Ontal Mabini ES, Koronadal City
Filipino
Rosita Casan Cotabato City SDO
Marry Ann Umadhay Tacurong City SDO
Josie Teofila N. Quijano DepEd RO XII
Marissa Bernaldez Kidapawan City SDO
Science
Ma. Consolacion Hidalgo Gen. Santos City
Arlac Billano Tacurong City SDO
Enclosure 3 to Region Memorandum CLMD No. 08, s. 2017

Department of Education
Region XII
Schools Division of ______________________________

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
REGIONAL TRAINING ON PEDAGOGICAL RETOOLING IN MATHEMATICS,
LANGUAGES AND SCIENCE (PRIMALS)

NO. NAME OF PARTICIPANT SEX POSITION SCHOOL DISTRICT/STATION CONTACT NUMBER

Prepared by:

_________________________________
Division PRIMALS Focal Person

Noted by:

_________________________________
Chief, CID

APPROVED:

___________________________________
Schools Division Superintendent