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qualified to teach Special Needs Education as provided in
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existing rules and regulations of the DepEd.
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(w) Teachers refer to all persons engaged in teaching
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at the elementary and secondary levels, whether on full-
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time or part-time basis, including industrial arts or
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vocational teachers and all other persons performing
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supervisory or administrative functions, or both, in all
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schools in the aforesaid levels and qualified to practice
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teaching under existing laws.
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(x) Transition Program refers to a coordinated set of
courses and activities for learners with disabilities that:
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(1) is designed within an outcome-oriented process,
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which promotes movement from school to post-school
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activities that include post-secondary education, vocational
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training, integrated employment, supported employment,
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continuing
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independent living, or community participation;
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and
adult
education,
adult
services,
(2) is based upon the individual learner’s needs,
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taking into account the learner’s
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interests; and
preferences and