DEPED RATIONALIZATION PLAN

WHAT IS THE RATIONALIZATION PLAN (RAT PLAN)?

The Rationalization Program was mandated for government agencies in October 2004 through Executive Order (EO) 366
The goal is to improve the quality and efficiency of government services
Offices will be reorganized to do this

HOW WILL THE RAT PLAN IMPACT THE ORGANIZATION?
The new structure is process-oriented, meaning, offices are there to perform specific functions
Ex: BEE, BSE, and BALS have been reorganized to form the Bureau of Curriculum Development and Bureau of Learning Delivery
The new structure also takes into account changes in the DepEd’s strategic directions and technology (ICT, DRRM, etc.)

WHO ARE INCLUDED IN THE RAT PLAN?
Central Office
Regional Offices
Division office –Proper
Casual and ContractualEmployees funded under GAA-PS with appointment attested by CSC
NOT included: Schools, DepEd-ARMM, Attached Agencies, COS (GAA-MOOE), and COS (foreign-funded)

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AFFECTED?
Affected means that their current position is not in the new structure OR there are fewer items provided in the new structure
All affected employees are provided options, whether they want to remain in government service or retire/be separated with benefits

WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS FOR AFFECTED EMPLOYEES?
Remain in government service
Express intent to be placed in a comparable position and go through the placement process
If the employee is qualified, he/she may be placed in a comparable position within the same job group with same Salary Grade (SG) or up to 3 SG levels higher
It means they might change their position or job title or office but will still be working for DepEd using their skills/knowledge
Convert item toCo-Terminus with the Incumbent (CTI) status
CTI status is still a REGULAR plantilla item. Employees who choose CTI will retain their salary grade and rank, and are still entitled to the government benefits attached to their position (except for those given due to performance of specific functions i.e. RATA for the division chief)
It means they can choose to hold on to their item until they choose to retire, resign, or get appointed to another position.
They will be assigned to where their services and skills are needed.
For those interested to apply for the new or higher vacant positions, they can also choose CTI status while applying for new positions in the new structure. If they get appointed, the old item will be abolished. In the event that they don’t get appointed, they can retain the CTI status
Retirement / separation under EO 366
It means they choose not to work for government anymore. They will get more benefits than regular retirement or separation, meaning aside from what they would have gotten from GSIS, they will also get additional incentives from government (through DBM) under EO 366
For employees choosing this option, they cannot be appointed to a regular position in government agencies for the next 5 years (except in hospitals or public schools)
*TAKE NOTE: For regular employees holding plantilla items:
No one will lose their rank or position level.
No one will be forced to retire. It is voluntary.
No one will be forced out or retrenched from the organization
For the casual and contractual employees:
Contracts of casual and contractual employees are extended beyond Dec 15 with approval from DBM

If you are included in the Rationalization Plan and wish to discuss your options further, you may approach your respective head of office/unit. You may also contact the Rat Plan Helpdesk via email: \n This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. '> ratplanhelpdesk@deped.gov.ph

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Research Methodology from Vikas Dalmia

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Child-Friendly Approaches in the Classroom

( Lecture delivered during the INSET for teachers)
By Sir Armand
I am here to share something about child- friendly approaches in the classroom..not because I am an expert for this topic but incidentally I have met various cases of results of anti-child atmosphere in the classroom.. Aside from that, I was able to dig out the cases of bullying students and victims of bullying students…I was able to make some researches about this topic in my quest to analyze what motivates child to bully and as teachers, how do we react and resolve this problem….

My fellow teacher, i know many of you….knew this topic already.. but let this be a validation of your stock knowledge on Child- friendly approaches….

We are passing through into a great transition. The old is becoming obsolete and The new is still in the process of emergence….

In the age of Multi media together with the emergence of information technology, the learner is becoming complicated and very difficult to understand.

Take this situation, most of the students today are most inclined in the information technology gadget including exposition to internet like facebook games, dota and many more…and that besides television.

These exposition of students to various media including social media, form part of their values and personality…we can consider them media babies

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Teachers to undergo INSET while students on 5-day vacation

The Department of Education has declared semestral break for the students effective October 22-25, 2012. They are expected to return to schools on October 29, 2012.This period, the students are given a break from   hectic class activities in the first semester but the teachers will undergo trainings for the whole week of semestral break.Purposely, the teacher will be given inputs to enrich concepts , enhance capabilities and discover some breakthrough in teaching.

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House approved the K to 12 program on 2nd reading

The House of Representatives on Wednesday night approved on second reading the bill on the K-12 program which seeks to add two years to the present 10-year education program in the country.

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