Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION I
REGIONAL MEMORANDUM
No. ________________ s. 2025
MONITORING OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ARAL READING
PROGRAM
To: Schools Division Superintendents
1. In line with DepEd Order No. 18, s. 2025 on the institutionalization of
the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program, the Regional
Office shall conduct on-site monitoring of the program’s implementation in all
Schools Division Offices (SDOs) and randomly selected schools in the region.
2. The monitoring aims to ensure:
a) compliance with national guidelines on ARAL implementation;
b) proper targeting and progress monitoring of learners based on assessment
tools such as the CRLA and Phil-IRI;
c) effective conduct of ARAL sessions using prescribed strategies and
materials;
d) provision of technical assistance to teachers and school heads; and
e) documentation of best practices and challenges for regional synthesis and
policy refinement.
3. All SDOs and schools are hereby directed to be prepared for monitoring at
any given time, beginning September 15, 2025. The Monitoring Tool is enclosed
to serve as reference and guide during validation. School heads are expected to
keep all relevant documents, reports, and evidence of implementation available
for inspection.
4. The Regional Monitoring Team headed by the Curriculum and Learning
Management Division shall facilitate the conduct of monitoring activities.
5. Travel and incidental expenses of the Regional Monitoring Team shall be
charged against BEC Funds/ARAL Program Funds subject to existing accounting
and auditing rules and regulations.
6. For immediate dissemination.
TOLENTINO G. AQUINO
Director IV
Encl.: As stated
Reference: None
To be indicated in the Perpetual Index
Under the following subjects:
MONITOR READING PROGRAM
CLMD-jps/ARALProgramMonitoring
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September 11, 2025
Enclosure to Regional Memorandum No. _______, s. 2025
Monitoring Tool for ARAL–Reading Program Implementation
Part I. General Information
Division: ______________________________________________
School Name: _________________________________________
Date of Visit: _________________________________________
Name of Monitoring Officer:
Designation: __________________________________________
Part II. Monitoring Domains and Indicators
A. Program Management
Indicators Yes/ Remark Means of
No s Verification
1. Division issued official Copy of Division
memorandum/orders on ARAL Memo / Advisory
implementation.
2. Schools have designated ARAL focal School Order /
persons. Assignment Memo
3. Orientation was conducted for Attendance sheets,
teachers, learners, parents, and LGUs. Photos, Reports
4. Implementation plan is aligned with School ARAL
DepEd guidelines (schedule, grouping, Implementation Plan
targets).
5. Funds downloaded/utilized properly Liquidation Reports,
for ARAL implementation. Financial Records
B. Learner Targeting and Assessment
Indicators Yes/ Remark Means of Verification
No s
1. Learners were screened Assessment results
using CRLA / Phil-IRI.
2. Number of learners in ARAL Comparison of enrolment
matches assessment data. vs. assessment results
3. Progress monitoring tools are Progress Reports, Learner
being used. Monitoring Sheets
4. Teachers adjust grouping Updated Learner Profiles
based on learner progress.
C. Instructional Delivery
Indicators Yes/ Remark Means of
No s Verification
1. Teachers implement ARAL sessions as Class Program,
scheduled based on guidelines. Observation Notes
2. Use of National Learning Camp (NLC) Learner Materials,
kits, LRP kits, leveled reading materials, Photos
EduKahon is evident.
3. Teachers apply structured reading Observation
strategies (e.g., echo reading, shared Checklist
reading, guided reading, etc).
4. Differentiated instruction provided for Lesson Logs,
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Indicators Yes/ Remark Means of
No s Verification
learners of varying levels. Teacher Plans
5. Integration of formative assessment in Teacher Records,
ARAL sessions. Sample Outputs
D. Teacher Support and Capacity-Building
Indicators Yes/ Remark Means of
No s Verification
1. Teachers attended PD sessions / LAC Certificates,
sessions on ARAL. Attendance Sheets
2. Coaching/mentoring by school heads Coaching Logs
or division supervisors observed.
3. Teachers receive feedback on ARAL Feedback Forms,
instruction. Journals
4. Peer-sharing and best practice LAC Session
exchanges conducted. Reports
5. Teachers have adequate materials Inventory of
and support for implementation. Materials
E. Partnerships and Support Systems
Indicators Yes/ Remark Means of
No s Verification
1. LGU/Barangay/PTA support evident MOAs, Photos
(funding, volunteers, food for learners).
2. Stakeholder involvement in ARAL Program
activities (orientation, recognition). Reports
3. Community support in providing Donations,
resources. Reports
F. Monitoring and Evaluation
Indicators Yes/ Remark Means of
No s Verification
1. School conducts regular progress Progress Reports
monitoring of learners.
2. Feedback mechanism exists for issues Reports, Meeting
and challenges. Minutes
3. Documented success stories and good Narratives, Case
practices are compiled. Studies
Part III. Summary of Findings
Strengths observed:
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Areas for Improvement:
Recommendations:
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