CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to educational excellence and transformative learning, the Department of Education (DepEd) Region X has successfully completed a series of large-scale capacity-building initiatives in preparation for the implementation of the Revised Curriculum for Grades 6, 9, and 10 and the Strengthened Senior High School (SHS) Curriculum for School Year 2026–2027.
These milestone undertakings mark a significant step in DepEd’s continuing efforts to improve the quality, relevance, and responsiveness of basic education, ensuring that Filipino learners are equipped with the competencies, values, and skills needed to thrive in an increasingly dynamic and interconnected world.
The curriculum reform initiatives were anchored on the Department’s vision of strengthening foundational learning while fostering future-ready competencies among learners. Through a comprehensive training-of-trainers approach, selected Core Trainers from Region X first underwent intensive national-level training conducted by the Department of Education Central Office through the National Educators’ Academy of the Philippines (NEAP). Equipped with enhanced knowledge and facilitation skills, these trainers subsequently cascaded the training to regional and division trainers across the region.
To ensure quality implementation, DepEd Region X adopted a structured three-phase training model composed of pre-work, actual training, and post-work activities. The pre-work sessions prepared resource persons, facilitators, and members of the Program Management Team (PMT) for their respective roles and responsibilities, while the actual training focused on deepening participants’ understanding of curriculum content, instructional approaches, assessment standards, and implementation strategies.
For the Revised Curriculum, the Grade 6 training commenced with pre-work activities on May 7–8, followed by actual training sessions from May 11–15. Similar activities were conducted for the Revised Grades 9 and 10 Curriculum, including specialized training for Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE). In total, 1,619 regional and division trainers successfully completed the training, significantly strengthening Region X’s readiness for the nationwide rollout of the final batch of revised curriculum grade levels.
Building on this momentum, DepEd Region X also conducted a five-day training for the Strengthened Senior High School Curriculum from June 1 to 5, attended by 615 participants from the Schools Division Offices across the region. The training aimed to prepare educators for the enhanced SHS curriculum, which seeks to better align learning experiences with the demands of higher education, employment, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning.
Throughout the training sessions, participants engaged in collaborative workshops, simulations, discussions, and learning engagements designed to deepen their understanding of curriculum reforms. Special emphasis was placed on learner-centered instruction, contextualized learning experiences, innovative teaching practices, and the development of future-ready competencies.
Regional Director Dr. Ruth L. Fuentes, CESO III, highlights the crucial role of educators in curriculum transformation during her keynote message at the training. Director Fuentes called for stronger collaboration and excellence across all assignments to ensure the program’s success.
A highlight of the training was the presence of Dr. Ruth L. Fuentes, CESO III, Regional Director of DepEd Region X, who personally graced the activity and delivered an inspiring message to participants. She emphasized the crucial role of educators in ensuring the successful implementation of the strengthened curriculum and encouraged them to embrace innovation, collaboration, and excellence in their respective assignments.
“Commitment and shared responsibility are indispensable in achieving the goals of educational transformation,” Director Fuentes emphasized.
The success of both training initiatives reflects the power of collaboration and shared commitment among DepEd Region X personnel and stakeholders. These accomplishments were made possible through the steadfast leadership of Regional Office officials and the collective efforts of the Human Resource Development Division (HRDD), Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD), Quality Assurance Division (QAD), Program Management Teams (PMTs), resource persons, facilitators, support staff, and numerous personnel working diligently behind the scenes.
As the region moves closer to the full implementation of these curriculum reforms, post-work activities have been scheduled to consolidate outputs, evaluate training outcomes, document best practices, and identify recommendations for future curriculum implementation initiatives. These activities further demonstrate DepEd Region X’s commitment to continuous improvement and quality assurance.
With more than 2,200 educators and trainers capacitated through these initiatives, DepEd Region X stands ready to support schools and teachers in delivering meaningful, responsive, and transformative learning experiences. The successful conduct of these trainings underscores the region’s dedication to ensuring that every teacher is equipped, every school is prepared, and every learner benefits from a curriculum designed to meet the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
(Words and photos by MLabitad, OBaylan/HRDD, RAbrera/CLMD)
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