Ma’am Andrea Jonson

STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE

BRIGADA ESKWELA is a program of the Department of
Education (DepEd) to prepare public school facilities for the
opening of classes and continues to strengthen the spirit of
volunteerism among Filipinos.

This is a nationwide school maintenance program that engages

all education stakeholders to contribute their time, efforts, and
resources in ensuring that public schools are all set in time for
class opening.
The purpose of conducting this orientation on Brigada Eskwela before its
implementation in 2024 is crucial for several reasons:

1. Understanding the Objectives: An orientation session

helps participants to understand the guidelines of Brigada
Eskwela for school year 2024-2025. This clarity ensures that
everyone is aligned with the purpose and can contribute
effectively towards achieving the desired outcomes.
The purpose of conducting this orientation on Brigada Eskwela before its
implementation in 2024 is crucial for several reasons:

2. Clarifying Roles and Responsibilities: On this orientation,

the clarity is essential for effective coordination and
collaboration among all participants, ensuring that everyone
knows what is expected of them.
The purpose of conducting this orientation on Brigada Eskwela before its
implementation in 2024 is crucial for several reasons:

3. Building Awareness and Engagement: This orientation

serves as a platform to raise awareness about the importance
of Brigada Eskwela and engage participants in the significance
of their contributions. It helps in fostering a sense of ownership
and commitment towards the program, leading to increased
participation and involvement.
The purpose of conducting this orientation on Brigada Eskwela before its
implementation in 2024 is crucial for several reasons:

4. Establishing Communication Channels: Through this

orientation, communication channels can be established to
facilitate smooth information flow among stakeholders. Clear
communication is essential for addressing any concerns,
resolving issues, and ensuring that everyone is well-informed
throughout the implementation process.
The purpose of conducting this orientation on Brigada Eskwela before its
implementation in 2024 is crucial for several reasons:

5. Ensuring Compliance and Consistency: By conducting

this orientation, SDO Batangas can ensure that all participants
are aware of the guidelines, rules, and regulations governing
Brigada Eskwela. This ensures compliance with standards and
promotes consistency in the execution of activities across
different schools and communities.
The purpose of conducting this orientation on Brigada Eskwela before its
implementation in 2024 is crucial for several reasons:

In conclusion, this orientation on Brigada Eskwela before its

implementation is essential for setting the stage for a successful
and impactful program. It lays the foundation for effective planning,
coordination, engagement, and communication, ultimately leading
to the achievement of the program's objectives and fostering a
culture of collaboration and community involvement.
Brigada Eskwela Implementing
Guidelines

EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS SERVICE

Brigada Eskwela

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.
Implementation Procedures

Pre-Implementation Stage

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
Implementation Procedures

Implementation Stage

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.

■ Suggested Activities
■ Maintenance of Clean Schools
■ Implementation of the Ban on Single-Use Plastics in Schools
Implementation Procedures
Suggested Activities
Day Day Day Day Day Day
Activities 1 2 3 4 5 6
Persons Responsible Expected Output/s
Kick-Off Ceremony / SH, School BE Program of Activities,
Coordinator, Working Pledges of
Committees, School Commitment
Governing Council
Presentation of Major / SH, School BE Presentations
projects/activities to Coordinator
be done
Organizing and / SH, School BE Organizational
Briefing of working Coordinator Structure, Functions of
Teams each committee
Presentation of BE / SH, School BE Presentation
plan Coordinator
Registration of / / / / / / Secretariat Accomplished
Partners and Registration Forms
Stakeholders/Volunte
ers
Implementation Procedures
Suggested Activities

Day Day Day Day Day Day

Activities 1 2 3 4 5 6
Persons Responsible Expected Output/s
Receipt of donations, / / / / / / SH, School BE Registry of donations,
resources/supplies Coordinator, Working resources, supplies
Committees received
Repair/Repainting/ / / / / / / Working Committees Daily Accomplishment
Replacement/Rehab Report
of school facilities
such as
roofs/gutters, walls,
comfort rooms, and
others
Debriefing Activities / / / / / / SH, School BE Report of
Coordinator, Working accomplishment
Committees, Secretariat
Closing Program / SH, School BE Program of Activities,
Coordinator, Working Presentation of
Committees, Accomplishment
Stakeholders Certificates of
Recognition
Implementation Procedures

CLARIFICATION ON THE MAINTENANCE OF CLEAN SCHOOLS

PROVISION OF DO 21, s. 2023
This provision will not repeal the following:

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

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.

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.
Implementation Procedures

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.

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.

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

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.”

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.
Implementation Procedures

Post-Implementation Stage

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:

■ Preparation and Submission of Accomplishment Report

■ Sustaining Brigada Eskwela
■ Service Credits/Compensatory Time-off
■ Recognition and Appreciation of Partners
Implementation Procedures

Sustaining Brigada Eskwela

Strategies for sustainability:

■ 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.
IMPLEMENTATION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Central Office
The Extenal Partnerships Service shall:

○ 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.
IMPLEMENTATION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Regional Office
The Education Support Services Division (ESSD) shall:

○ 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.
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.
IMPLEMENTATION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Public Schools
The school heads/principals:

○ 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.
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.
2024 BRIGADA ESKWELA IMPLEMENTATION

Brigada Eskwela Week – July 22 – 27, 2024

National Kick-Off Program – July 22, 2024

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

Submission of Consolidated Monitoring Result – September 30, 2024

DPDS Report – July – August 2024

BRIGADA ESKWELA WEEK

July 22-27, 2024

DepEd Order No. 021, s. 2023 –
2023 Brigada Eskwela Implementing Guidelines

- a simplified set of policy guidelines for the pre,

during, and post activities for school maintenance in
preparation for the opening of classes.
 DepEd Order # 21 s. 2023 : 2023 Brigada Eskwela Implementing Guidelines

Input Output Outcome Goal

• Brigada • Conducted • Schools are 1. Learners are

Eskwela repair and ready for provided with a
Pre- maintenance school opening clean, resilient,
activities • Generated • Strong
resources and functional
partnership learning centers
• Community with
awareness stakeholders 2. Partnership
• Directory of and with the sustainability
partners community
• volunteers
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Monitoring and Evaluation Tool
Procedure BE Monitoring Tool
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