MEMORANDUM
To: All School Heads, Teachers, and Staff
From:
Date:
Subject: Inclusive Education
Inclusive education is the process of ensuring that all learners, regardless of their abilities or
disabilities, have the opportunity to participate fully and meaningfully in all aspects of school life.
This includes access to the same curriculum, instruction, and assessment as their peers, as well
as the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities and social events.
Inclusive education is important for all learners because it:
Promotes social justice and equity.
Helps learners develop a sense of belonging and acceptance.
Prepares learners for success in a diverse world.
Improves academic achievement for all learners.
Reduces the need for special education services.
The Department of Education (DepEd) is committed to ensuring that all learners have access to
inclusive education. DepEd Order No. 72, s. 2009, entitled "Policy Guidelines on Inclusive
Education," outlines the policy framework for inclusive education in DepEd schools. This policy
states that all learners have the right to an inclusive education, regardless of their disabilities,
socioeconomic status, gender, or other characteristics.
The policy also outlines the following key principles of inclusive education:
Inclusion is the default. All learners should be presumed to be capable of learning in inclusive
classrooms, unless there is evidence to the contrary.
Inclusion is a process. It takes time, effort, and collaboration to create inclusive learning
environments.
Inclusion is about making accommodations. Schools should make accommodations to meet the
individual needs of all learners.
Inclusion is about building relationships. Inclusive classrooms are based on strong relationships
between teachers, students, parents, and families.
Inclusion is about celebrating diversity. Inclusive classrooms celebrate the diversity of learners.
All DepEd schools are expected to implement inclusive education. This includes the following:
Identifying and assessing learners with disabilities.
Developing individualized education programs (IEPs) for learners with disabilities.
Providing teachers with training on inclusive education practices.
Making accommodations to meet the individual needs of learners with disabilities.
Creating accessible learning environments.
Providing support services to learners with disabilities.
Collaborating with parents and families.
I encourage all school heads, teachers, and staff to work together to create inclusive learning
environments for all learners. Inclusive education is a journey, and it takes the commitment of
everyone in the school community to make it a success.
I appreciate your continued support as we work to make inclusive education a reality for all
learners.