What it is
The Department of Education (DepEd) is expanding the Kaagapay Program nationwide. This program aims to provide practical guidance for parents, guardians, and caregivers. It seeks to prevent bullying, promote positive discipline, and strengthen good behavior formation among students. This initiative is being conducted under DepEd Memorandum No. 002, s. 2026 and relates to the Parent Effectiveness Service (PES) Program under Republic Act No. 11908.
Key points
- The Kaagapay Program was established in January of the current year.
- It serves as an early guide from DepEd to address behavioral and emotional issues in students before they worsen.
- The program focuses on strengthening the home-school relationship regarding youth protection.
- Topics discussed include socio-emotional support, positive and non-violent discipline, open communication, internet safety, early detection of threats to a child's safety, and proper reporting/referral processes.
- DepEd is collaborating with the Stairway Foundation Inc. (SFI) to develop session guides and toolkits for parents.
Who is affected
The program affects students, their parents, guardians, and caregivers across the country. The initiative is currently being implemented in various regions including Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), National Capital Region (NCR), Cagayan Valley (Region II), Central Luzon (Region III), CALABARZON (Region IV-A), MIMAROPA (Region IV-B), and Bicol (Region V).
What teachers should do
DepEd is reinforcing cooperation with Parent-Teacher Associations (PTA) and School Governing Councils (SGC). This collaboration aims to integrate parent education into the broader school management system and student protection guidelines. The program emphasizes that the home is the first defense against violence in schools, requiring teachers to partner with parents in monitoring and addressing student well-being.
Source
Official source: deped.gov.ph