Implementation of the Literacy Remediation Program (LRP)

The Literacy Remediation Program (LRP) is being implemented in accordance with Republic Act No. 10533 (Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013) and DepEd Order No. 10, s. 2025. Its primary goal is to ensure quality, accessible, relevant, and liberating basic education for all learners. The program also aligns with DepEd’s 5-Point Reform Agenda, focusing on creating an enabling learning environment, enhancing efficient learning delivery, and promoting learner well-being. By addressing early literacy needs, the LRP aims to empower teachers through capacity-building and strengthen the learning system, ultimately contributing to a future-ready workforce aligned with national development goals.

A key objective of the LRP is to address foundational literacy gaps, recognized as a critical first step for learners to meaningfully engage with the curriculum and succeed academically. Ensuring early intervention for struggling readers is vital for promoting their overall well-being. This program aims to provide necessary interventions to prevent cumulative academic failure, socio-emotional difficulties, and school dropout among learners.

The End-of-School-Year (EoSY) Comprehensive Rapid Literacy Assessment (CRLA) for School Year 2024–2025 revealed concerning statistics: over 64,000 Grade 3 learners, or 3.4% of the total Grade 3 cohort nationwide, were classified as Low Emerging Readers in English. These learners exhibit significant difficulties in letter-sound recognition, decoding, blending sounds, and reading grade-appropriate text. This places them at high risk as they transition to Grade 4, where English becomes the primary medium of instruction. Without timely intervention, these learners face increased risks of academic challenges and school dropout, exacerbating educational inequities.

Recognizing the urgent nature of these findings, the Department of Education deems it essential to implement a structured, standardized, and research-based literacy remediation program. This program is designed to bridge these identified learning gaps and provide targeted action to support at-risk learners, preventing further academic setbacks.