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necessary quality standards for new teachers. Duly recognized
organizations acting ·as TEls, in coordination with the DepED,
the CHED, and other relevant stakeholders, shall ensure that
the curriculum of these organizations meet the necessary
quality standards for trained teachers.
(c) Training of School Leadership. - Superintendents,
principals, subject area coordinators and other instructional
school leaders Bhalllikewise undergo workshops and training to
enhance their skills on their role as academic, administrative
and community leaders.
Henceforth, such professional development programs
as those stated above shall be initiated and conduqted
regularly throughout the school year to ensure constant
upgrading of teacher skills.
SEC. 8. Hiring of Graduates of Science, Mathematics,
Statistics, Engineering and Other Specialists in Subjects With
a Shortage of Qualified Applicants, Technical- Vocational
Courses and Higher Education Institution Faculty,.Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 26, 27 and! 28
of Republic Act No. 7836, otherwise known as the "Philippine
Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994", the DepED dud
private education institutions shall hire, as may be relevant
to the particular subject:
(a) Graduates of science, mathematics, statistics,
engineering, music and other degree courses with shortages
in qualified Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET)
applicants to teach in their specialized subjects in the
elementary and secondary education. Qualified LET applicants
shall also include graduates admitted by foundations djlly
recognized for their expertise in the education sector and who
satisfactorily complete the requirements set by these
organizations: Provided, That they pass the LET within five
(5) years after their date of hiring: Provided, further, That
if such graduates are willing to teach on part-time basis, the
provisions of LET shall no longer be required;
(b) Graduates of technical-vocational courses to teach. in
theu- specialized subjects in the secondary education: Provided,
That these graduates possess the necessary certification
issued by the TESDA: Provided, further, That they undergo