New Schedule of ALS A&E Test 2014

The conduct of the 2014 Alternative Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency Test (A&E) as per approved DepEd Memorandum No. 99, s. 2014 which was originally set on November 23, 2014 to December 14, 2014 will be conducted following the new schedule below:





Wave 1 - Regions I, II, III & CAR
                December 7, 2014






Wave 2 - Regions IVA, IVB, NCR
               December 14, 2014





Wave 3 - Regions V, VI, VII, VIII
               December 21, 2014






Wave 4 - Regions IX, X, XI, XII
               January 11, 2015

Reference: BALS Advisory, Office of the Director

Opportunities for ALS A&E PASSERS

ALS A&E Passers may do the following;

Enter College or University

Enter other non-formal training programs

Enter formal training programs

Enter or re-enter the world of work

Enter or re-enter elementary or secondary formal school

Learn essential life skill to participate more fully and actively in the political, social, and economic lives in the community.

Roles and Functions of Learning Facilitator

Categories of Functions of the Learning Facilitator

• Instruction-Related

• Coordinative

• Administrative

Instruction-Related

ü  Assist in the development, monitoring and revision       of learner’s Individual Learning

ü  Agreement, Monthly Record of Progress and        

    Learning Portfolio

ü  Facilitate learning group sessions

ü  Provide technical assistance to learners using the 

    modules including assisting in he interpretation of 

    module activities, clarifications of language as well 

    as some content related issues

ü  Distribute learning modules to learners based on 

     learner’s Individual Learning Agreements

ü  Identify/prepare supplementary learning materials

ü  Provide motivational support to learners

ü  Facilitate the organization of learner self-

     study/peer learning groups

ü  Provide one-on-one tutoring and counseling 

     support to learners

ü  Monitor and evaluate learner’s progress, give 

     feedback on completed module assignments and 

     identify non-content based learning barriers such 

     as time management, study skills, family and work 

     demands and access to necessary resources

ü  Conduct regular monitoring on the use of the 

     learning modules  including keeping a logbook of 

     module use and preparing a final inventory report 

     on module usage at the conclusion of the learning 

     group sessions

ü  Document learner’s feedback regarding the 

     usability, quality, effectiveness and relevance of 

     the modules

Coordinative

üLink with other Learning Facilitators to develop a 
   network of support and sharing of ideas, experiences 
   and problems

üIdentify and coordinate with local resource persons to 
   conduct learning sessions on areas of content 
   difficulty or special topics

ü Assist in advocacy and social mobilization activities

üAssist in organizing and conducting orientation 
   programs













Administrative
  
üAssist in the recruitment of learners
  
üAssist in processing of  ALS enrolment

üLiaise with the Service Provider  re: the photocopying of core learning modules based on the individual needs of the learners

üHelp secure that the learning center and facilities are kept clean and tidy and safely secured during and after its use by the learning groups under their responsibility

üEnsure one complete set of ALS Learning Modules is stored at the learning center in a safe, clean and secure place

üKeep and maintain learner records

üSubmit program reports regarding learning group activities to the Service Provider and DepEd ALS Offices as required

Processing of Test Results and Certification

How are test takers informed about the test?

         All information and the advisory relative to the 2014 A&E Test (registration list of RTCs and results) shall be posted at www.deped.gov.ph and may be accessed by clicking the A&E logo/icon found at the right side of the DepEd homepage. Guidelines for the October 2014 ALS A&E Test Registration and Administration can be found at the "Memo" Tab also at the DepEd homepage.

What do test passers get after successfully taking the test and when can they get them?

1) Individual Certificate of Rating (COR) with a built-in Certification signed by the Director IV of BALS

2) Diploma signed by the Secretary of the Department of Education

All the aforesaid documents can be claimed at the Division  Offices at the date to  be announced later

Is there a fee for this documents?

          The ALS A&E Test (registration, administration, and certification) is FREE. 

How is the test processed and the result released?

1) The processing of test answer sheets shall be subcontracted through the prescribed bidding process.

2) The winning bidder/service provider shall released the results in soft copy which shall be posted by the Bureau at www.deped.gov.ph.-A&E icon.

3) Certificates of Rating (COR) & Diplomas shall be submitted to the Bureau by the said service provider and which shall undergo inspection by the Accounting/Property Section of the Department.

When will the test results be released?

1) Certificates of Rating (CORs) & Diplomas shall be submitted to the Bureau on April 2015  by the service provider and which shall undergo inspection by the Accounting/Property Section of the Department.

2) CORs and Diplomas shall then be released directly to the Division Office through its authorized representative. Said documents shall be properly received by either the Division Supervisor or authorized DALSC, who shall be held accountable for the said documents. The BALS will not be held responsible once the said documents are already in the ALS Division's safekeeping/custody. Likewise, the ALS Division shall not direct/advise test takers and passers to go to the BALS to claim their CORs and Diplomas, once in their custody.

3) ALS Division Supervisor shall photocopy the CORs for record-keeping purposes, which may serve as reference in case the test passer lost his/her copy.

4) A&E Test passers shall claim their CORs and Diplomas from the said ALS Supervisors. CORs and DIPLOMAS are issued only once. Certification signed by the BALS Director IV issued in lieu of lost COR and Diploma. 

5) BALS shall not issue any form of document apart from the original COR and Diploma. 

Reference: DepEd Memorandum no. 99, s. 2014

    (Enclosure 1 to DepEd Memorandum  no. 99, s. 2014)

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