Brigada Eskwela Implementing Guidelines

EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS SERVICE

The Brigada Eskwela is a DepEd initiative that calls for the engagement and collaboration of various DepEd personnel and stakeholders, such as, but not limited to students, teachers, school officials, individuals, parents, community members, local government officials, non-government organizations, religious groups, and other private sectors for school readiness in the opening of classes.

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Brigada Eskwela

Pre-Implementation Stage

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To prepare for the conduct of the Brigada Eskwela week at least a month before the opening of the new school year, the schools shall be guided by the following:

• Assessment of Physical Facilities and Maintenance Needs of the School
• Compliance with the Absolute Prohibition on Solicitation
• Creation of the Brigada Eskwela Working Committee

The committee shall undertake the following:

• Conduct of extensive public awareness campaigns
• Establishment of partnerships for resource mobilization
• Program Implementation
• Handling of Administrative and Financial Matters
• Documentation

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Implementation Procedures

Implementation Stage

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The actual implementation stage is during the Brigada Eskwela week, also referred to as the National Schools Maintenance Week. This is usually conducted two (2) or three (3) weeks before the opening of classes. This is the time when all marketing, advocacy, and resource mobilization efforts during the pre-implementation stage will bear fruit. This is also the time when plans are carried out with the support of volunteer stakeholders and partners. As a matter of policy, all work and tasks performed under the Brigada Eskwela are voluntary in nature.

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• Suggested Activities
• Maintenance of Clean Schools
• Implementation of the Ban on Single-Use Plastics in Schools

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Implementation Procedures

Suggested Activities

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Implementation Procedures

Suggested Activities

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Implementation Procedures

CLARIFICATION ON THE MAINTENANCE OF CLEAN SCHOOLS PROVISION OF DO 21, s. 2023

This provision will not repeal the following:

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1. Classroom Structuring indicated in the Education Facilities Manual issued in 2010.

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2. DepEd Order No. 33, s. 2021 titled School-Based Disaster Preparedness and Response Measures for Tropical Cyclones, Flooding and Other Weather-Related disturbance and Calamities which stipulates the posting of relevant updates, hotlines, disaster preparedness measures and plans in strategic locations in schools.

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3.Other issuances related to Disaster Preparedness and Preventive Measures of the Department which requires posting of signages and materials in designated areas and of appropriate sizes.

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4.DepEd Order No. 64, s. 2017 titled Establishing the Minimum Performance Standards and Specifications for DepEd School Buildings which provides for a well-designed school building, that considers ergonomics, anthropometrics, thermal comfort, illumination, ventilation, acoustics, color and compliance with the law, contributes to improved learners performance, and makes a lasting impression on the community with regard to importance of education.

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5. DepEd Order No. 47, s. 2016 titled Omnibus Policy on Kindergarten Education which provides for the general rule on setting up the learning space and environment to include the different learning/activity areas, classroom and play area structuring that is open, respectful, caring, nurturing and safe for the total development of the Kindergarten learners anchored on developmentally appropriate principle.

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6.Other issuances which specifies mandatory posting of signages and inforgraphics that promote the rights and protection of learners.

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7. Schools shall ensure the strict implementation of the banning of single-use plastics as a single-use plastics avoidance and solid waste minimization strategy, pursuant to the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC) Resolution No. 1363, s. 2020 titled “Resolution Directing the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to Prepare and Implement the Banning of the Use of Unnecessary Single-Use Plastics by National Government Agencies (NGAs), Local Government Units (LGUs) Offices and all other Government Controlled Offices.”

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In accordance with NSWMC Resolution, the following materials are considered as unnecessary single-use plastics:

a. Plastic cups, f. Styrofoam or polystyrene food containers,

b. Plastic drinking straws, g.Thin plastic food containers,

c. Plastic coffee stirrers, h. Multi-layer packaging,

d. Plastic spoons, forks and knives, i. Plastic water bottles, and

e. Plastic labo and sando bags, j. Bio/oxo degradable plastics.

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Implementation Procedures

Post-Implementation Stage

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Post-implementation is the period after the conduct of the Brigada Eskwela week. The collected data shall be consolidated in preparation for the school’s accomplishment report. The following shall be undertaken:

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• Preparation and Submission of Accomplishment Report
• Sustaining Brigada Eskwela
• Service Credits/Compensatory Time-off
• Recognition and Appreciation of Partners

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Implementation Procedures

Sustaining Brigada Eskwela

Strategies for sustainability:

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• Keep the stakeholders informed of the status and progress of the programs/projects.
• Listen to the ideas and concerns of stakeholders through the conduct of forums, focus group discussions, etc. to strengthen partnerships.
• Conduct training/ attend relevant seminars.
• Keep the spirit of Bayanihan alive in every school activity.
• Conduct recognition and appreciation programs for the working committees and stakeholders. Division and regional offices shall conduct their own recognition and appreciation programs. Schools and Division Offices may be awarded with certificates of recognition by the regional office for outstanding and/or exceptional performance in implementing Brigada Eskwela.

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Implementation Procedures

Central Office

The Extenal Partnerships Service shall:

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• Prepare guidelines on school preparedness and conduct of risk profiling;
• Lead the conduct of the Brigada Eskwela National Kick-Off Program;
• Monitor the week-long implementation of BE through the RO;
• Verify and evaluate the submissions of Brigada Eskwela Reports in the DPDS;
• Provide updates to the media and the general public through the Public Affairs Service (PAS), DepEd Central Office on the status of implementation;
• Coordinate and facilitate the distribution of donations received by the CO to identified regional, division, and schools; and
• Issue School Preparedness Guidelines which provides a checklist on school preparedness measures.

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IMPLEMENTATION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Regional Office

The Education Support Services Division (ESSD) shall:

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• Engage local stakeholders to support the implementation of Brigada Eskwela;
• Monitor the actual implementation of Brigada Eskwela;
• Create the Regional Monitoring Team for approval of the Director;
• Verify and validate the Brigada Eskwela Reports of the SDOs in the DPDS;
• Conduct planning meetings with SDOs to determine school needs;
• Provide technical assistance to SDOs in formulating strategies to support school preparedness; and
• Validate, Monitor, and prepare a report on the implementation of preparedness strategies.

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IMPLEMENTATION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Schools Division Office

The Social Mobilization and Networking (SMN) shall:

• Mobilize assistance from education partners and other government agencies for schools’ implementation of preparedness measures;
• Ensure support is equitably distributed to all schools;
• Conduct daily monitoring and evaluation of the school’s implementation in coordination with the Public Schools District Supervisors (PSDS). The unit shall create the division monitoring team for approval of the Schools Division Superintendent;
• Verify and validate the submission of partnership interventions of the schools through the PSDS;
• Recommend schools for the monitoring by the RO;
• Conduct orientation on the Brigada Eskwela implementing guidelines;
• Plan for stakeholders’ recognition and appreciation activities;
• Coordinate with local government agencies and uniformed personnel;
• Ensure availability of the summary of school-level data for local partners’ preferences; and
• Prepare a list of schools that would be needing the most assistance from partners.

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IMPLEMENTATION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Public Schools 

The school heads/principals:

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• Spearhead the implementation of school preparedness activities;
• Create the Brigada Eskwela Task Force;
• Identify relevant Brigada Eskwela activities aligned to SIP;
• Identify potential partners;
• Ensure the conduct of Brigada Eskwela activities as above-mentioned;
• Submit resources generated and volunteers to the PSDS;
• Provide updates to partners /stakeholders on the status of the spearheaded project by providing them a coffee table magazine style of accomplishment for them to be recognized as well;
• If, and when the school has attained a state where all physical aspects have been improved and no further work needed to be done, the SH may initiate innovations that will improve the performance level of the teachers and learners.

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IMPLEMENTATION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Public Schools 

Partners and Stakeholders

• Monitor, in coordination with the school, the status of the project implemented during the Brigada Eskwela week.

Volunteers

• Coordinate with the school and assist in the Brigada Eskwela activities.

Teachers

• Assist the SH in the implementation of the activities prepared for the day and/or the week;
• Engage parents of the learners to participate in Brigada Eskwela;
• Monitor the assigned tasks performed by the volunteers; and
• Identify classroom needs to ensure readiness.

Supreme Student Government (SSG)/Supreme Pupil Government (SPG) Officers

• Assist their homeroom teachers in the implementation of Brigada Eskwela activities.  

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IMPLEMENTATION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Brigada Eskwela Week – July 22 – 27, 2024

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National Kick-Off Program – July 22, 2024

(Mabini Farm School, SDO Cadiz City, Region VI)

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Submission of Consolidated Monitoring Result – September 30, 2024

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DPDS Report – July – August 2024

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