Section 12Sec./Art. 12

ALS Teachers Education and Training. -In coordination with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and other relevant partners in the government, academe, and the private sector, and in order to promote the professional growth of ALS Teachers, the DepEd shall develop and conduct regular training programs and workshops for ALS Teachers, Community ALS Implementors and Learning Facilitators to ensure that they have the necessary knowledge and capacity to carry out the programs under the ALS curriculum, as well as enhance their skills on their roles as academic, administrative and community leaders.

The same benefits and professional development packages awarded to regular teachers in terms of fellowships, scholarships, and training opportunities in all learning areas of the basic education curriculum shall also be given to ALS Teachers .