Question & AnswerQ&A (DEPED ORDER NO. 84, S. 2003)
The purpose of DepEd Order No. 84, s. 2003 is to provide an addendum to DepEd Order No. 53, s. 2003, specifically updating the guidelines on the grant of vacation service credits to teachers.
Activities such as attendance or participation in special DepEd projects and activities that are short-term in duration like English, Science, and Mathematics Mentors' Training, curriculum writing workshop, planning workshop, etc., qualify for the grant of service credits if held during summer vacation, weekends, or holidays.
The words "or during holidays" were added to Item 1.d.k to include activities held during holidays for the grant of service credits.
It was adopted on November 24, 2003.
Yes, participation during weekends also qualifies for the grant of vacation service credits if the projects are short-term in duration as specified.
No, only special DepEd projects and activities that are short-term in duration such as mentors' training, curriculum writing workshops, and planning workshops mentioned in the order qualify for service credits.
Immediate dissemination of and compliance with the order is directed to ensure that all concerned parties implement the updated guidelines promptly.
Vacation service credits refer to recognized service periods credited to teachers for participation in specific projects or activities during vacation or non-regular school days, which count towards their service record.
Its inclusion expands the scope of eligible service credits beyond just summer vacation and weekends, recognizing activities during holidays as valid for service credit, thereby providing more opportunities for teachers to earn credits.