17 1 qualified to teach Special Needs Education as provided in 2 existing rules and regulations of the DepEd. 3 (w) Teachers refer to all persons engaged in teaching 4 at the elementary and secondary levels, whether on full- 5 time or part-time basis, including industrial arts or 6 vocational teachers and all other persons performing 7 supervisory or administrative functions, or both, in all 8 schools in the aforesaid levels and qualified to practice 9 teaching under existing laws. 10 11 (x) Transition Program refers to a coordinated set of courses and activities for learners with disabilities that: 12 (1) is designed within an outcome-oriented process, 13 which promotes movement from school to post-school 14 activities that include post-secondary education, vocational 15 training, integrated employment, supported employment, 16 continuing 17 independent living, or community participation; 18 and adult education, adult services, (2) is based upon the individual learner’s needs, 19 taking into account the learner’s 20 interests; and preferences and