YEAR-END ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT
CY 2011
I. INTRODUCTION
In support to the non-formal education program of the DepEd, the City Schools Division of Dasmarinas provides Basic Education in terms of Alternative Learning System through the implementation of the major literacy programs cum livelihood namely: Basic Literacy Program (BLP), Accreditation and Equivalency Program (A & E) for Elementary and Secondary Level. Basic Education has been implemented through the collaboration of LGU, IMs, Mobile Teachers, ALS Coordinators, Principal Consultant and District Supervisor.
The Alternative Learning System (ALS A&E) Test response to providing alternative learning to Out of School Youth (OSY) and adults (OSA) to earn educational qualification to enable school leavers and adult to gain more through reading, writing and numeracy skills to meet their learning goals. It aimed to eradicate illiteracy, help lessen poverty, and unemployment by providing them necessary certificate equivalent to an Elementary or Secondary Diploma. They could use it as a mainstream to formal education to enhance their capabilities by raising their basic and functional literacy skills to be able to pursue higher learning or get better jobs.
The ALS programs and activity in the City of Dasmariñas are committed of helping the people to attain the quality of life, to uplift the conditions of the people in the community and help to find direction as people perform their roles and functions guided with the support of implementers, facilitators, promoters and providers. ALS is also geared for the acquisition of basic knowledge, attitudes, values and skills that will serve as a powerful tool in combating illiteracy and opens great opportunities for all individuals. The curriculum for the ALS must given full attention, if it has to be developed and at the same time strengthened. Alternative Learning System should be a common responsibility for