About

The Department of Education's (DepEd) Alternative Learning System (ALS) is a parallel learning system in the Philippines that provides opportunities for out-of-school youth and adult learners to develop basic and functional literacy skills. It's a second chance education program that aims to empower learners to continue learning in a manner, time, and place suitable to their preference and circumstances ¹ ². 

The Department of Education's (DepEd) Alternative Learning System (ALS) is a parallel learning system in the Philippines that provides opportunities for out-of-school youth and adult learners to develop basic and functional literacy skills. It's a second chance education program that aims to empower learners to continue learning in a manner, time, and place suitable to their preference and circumstances ¹ ². 

Goals of ALS:

Provide access to quality education for out-of-school youth and adult learners

Empower learners to improve their quality of life and become productive contributors to society

Develop basic and functional literacy skills 

Recent Developments:

ALS 2.0: An enhanced program that aims to strengthen, intensify, and expand ALS implementation ²

ALS K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum: A new curriculum that provides equivalent pathways to complete basic education ² 

Overall, DepEd's Alternative Learning System is a vital program that provides opportunities for those who cannot access formal education to develop their skills and improve their lives. 

Source:

1. About Alternative Learning System | Department of Education - deped

deped.gov.ph

2. About the Program | Department of Education - deped

deped.gov.ph

DepEd's Alternative Learning System (ALS) Senior High School is an extension of the ALS program, which provides opportunities for out-of-school youth and adult learners to develop basic and functional literacy skills. The ALS program is a parallel learning system in the Philippines that offers a practical option to formal education ¹.

ALS Senior High School Program

The ALS Senior High School program is designed for learners who want to complete their senior high school education. The program is flexible and modular, allowing learners to study at their own pace and convenience ¹.

Key Features of ALS Senior High School

Flexible Learning Schedule: Learners can study anytime and anywhere, depending on their availability and convenience.

Modular Learning Materials: Learners use self-learning modules that are designed to help them learn at their own pace.

Community-based Learning: Learners can study in community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose halls, libraries, or at home.

ALS Learning Facilitators: Learners are guided by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS coordinators, and instructional managers ¹.

Benefits of ALS Senior High School

The ALS Senior High School program offers several benefits, including:

Second Chance Education: The program provides a second chance for out-of-school youth and adult learners to complete their senior high school education.

Improved Literacy Skills: Learners can improve their literacy skills and gain knowledge and skills relevant to their needs and interests.

Equivalent Pathways: Learners can access equivalent pathways to complete basic education and pursue higher education or employment opportunities ². 

Sources:

1. About Alternative Learning System | Department of Education - deped

deped.gov.ph

2. ALS \342\200\223 Frequently Asked Questions | Department of Education - deped

deped.gov.ph

Ano ang mga programa sa ilalim ng ALS La Union Division? 

Ang BLP (Basic Literacy Program) ay tinutulungan ang mga hindi pa marunong bumasa, sumulat at magbilang.

Ang A&E Program naman ay para sa mga mayroong basic literacy skills pero hindi nakapagtapos ng pag-aaral.

A&E Elementary - para sa learners na edad 12 pataas

A&E JHS - para sa mga learners na edad 16 pataas

A&E SHS - para sa mga learners na edad 20 pataas

Ang informal education ay tumutulong para patuloy na matuto ay mahasa ang practical skills ng mag-aaral para sa kanyang sarili, sa kanyang kabuhayan, at sa kanyang pamayanan.

Bukas ang ALS para sa: 

• Nagtratrabaho 

• Lampas na sa hustong edad para makabalik sa eskwelahan 

• Indigenous Peoples o IPs 

• May pamilya 

• Nakatira sa malalayong lugar, conflict-affected areas, o walang access sa pormal na paaralan 

• Person with disabilities 

Paano mag-enrol sa ALS? 

Maaaring mag-enrol sa Alternative Learning System buong taon sa pamamagitan ng mga sumusunod: 

• Barangay

• Online

• DepEd SDO

• Call/Text

Requirements sa pag-enrol: 

• PSA/NSO Birth Certificate 

• Modified ALS AF-2 

• 2x2 ID picture (White Background)

• Form 137 (School Form) para sa mga nag-aral sa formal school

Maaring magpasa ng iba pang katumbas na dokumento kung kinakailangan at naaangkop

Sa mga nais magpatala at mag-enrol sa ALS

Sa mga Out of School Youth's and Adults na nagnanais pang magkapag aral muli...

Pumunta lamang po sa pinakamalapit na paaralan sa inyong lugar o kaya ay maari pong ipagbigay alam sa inyong barangay officials ang intensyong mag aral ng ALS at sila po ang makikipag coordinate sa mga ALS implementers sa inyong barangay.

Kilalanin ang mga guro sa La Union Schools Division Office - Alternative Learning System

ALS Teachers Profile

Kilalanin ang bumubuo ng La Union Schools Division - Alternative Learning System

ALS La Union Organizational Structure