Education, basic – the education intended to meet basic learning needs which lay the foundation on which subsequent learning can be based. It encompasses early childhood, elementary and high school education as well as alternative learning systems for out-of-school youth and adult learners and includes education for those with special needs. Education, Early Childhood – the level of education that needs to prepare 3-5 year-old children (one year before Grade 1) for formal schooling and the same time narrow down adjustment and learning gaps. This level focuses on the physical, social, moral, and intellectual development through socialization and communication processes. Education, Elementary – the first stage of free and compulsory, formal education primarily concerned with providing basic education and usually corresponding to six and seven grades. Elementary education can likewise be attained through alternative system. Education, Informal – form of educational learning which is non-graded and outside of formal schooling. Education, Preschool – an organized learning experience including play activities for children below six (6) years old. It aims to develop the child in all aspects (physical, social, cognitive, and emotional) so he/she will be better prepared for socialization and cope with the demands of formal schooling. Education, Primary (in the Philippines) – the stages of formal education concerned with providing basic education and usually corresponding to the first four grades of elementary education. Education, Secondary – the stage of formal education following the elementary level concerned primarily with continuing basic education and expanding it to include the learning of employee gainful skills, usually corresponding to four years in high school. Functional Literacy – a range of skills and competencies-cognitive, affective, and behavioral-which enables individuals to: a.) live and work as human persons, develop their potential, make critical and informed decisions, and b.) function effectively in society within the context of their environment and that of the wider community (local, regional, national, global) in order to improve the quality of their life and that of society. Integrated School – a school that offers a complete basic education in one school site, has unified instructional programs and under one (1) school head. Learner, Basic Education – any individual seeking basic literacy skills and functional life skills or support services for the improvement of the quality of his/her life. Learning Center - a physical space to house learning resources and facilities of a learning program for out-of-school and adults. It is for face-to-face learning activities and other learning opportunities for community development and improvement of the people‟s quality of life. Learning Facilitator - the key-learning support person who is responsible for supervising/facilitating the learning process and activities of the learner. 65