08/09/2026
4th School Learning Action Cell (SLAC) Session
📅 September 4, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM
🎤 Resource Speaker/SLAC Leader: Shirley M. Ortiz
SLAC Coordinator: Catherine Joy T. Punit
📚 Topic: Awards and Recognition
The 4th SLAC session centered on Awards and Recognition, providing teachers with a clearer understanding of the current guidelines under DepEd Order No. 15, s. 2026.
The session highlighted the importance of ensuring that learner recognition is fair, meaningful, transparent, and anchored on established criteria.
💬 CLARIFICATIONS THAT MATTER
One of the key points raised during the session was the question: Will awards and recognition be given at the end of every term?
The discussion provided teachers with clarification on the proper implementation of the new guidelines, particularly on the timing and basis of awarding learners.
The open discussion also gave teachers an opportunity to raise concerns and seek clarification on how the guidelines may be applied in their respective classes and school practices.
Under the new guidelines, awards and recognition should not simply be viewed as prizes. They serve as a way to acknowledge learners' achievements, efforts, positive values, and contributions based on appropriate and established criteria.
💡 KEY TAKEAWAY
Every recognition tells a story of effort, growth, and achievement.
As educators, our responsibility is not only to recognize excellence but also to ensure that every award is given fairly, consistently, and meaningfully.
📖 GUIDING REFERENCE
DepEd Order No. 15, s. 2026
Guidelines on Awards and Recognition
4th SLAC Session | September 4, 2026
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