1. Relative to Division Memorandum No. 280, s. 2026 titled “Project Handa: DepEd School Readiness 2026”, this Office hereby instructed all public elementary and secondary school heads to accomplish the School Preparedness Checklist through the provided link below on or before April 16, 2026.
https://tinyurl.com/PreparednessChecklist2026
2 . The data to be gathered shall serve as the primary tool for the pre-identification of school needs, particularly those requiring partnerships, volunteer support and other forms of assistance. Thus, School Heads shall ensure that all responses is accurate and complete.
3. For relevant queries, please contact Miguel R. Melendres, Senior Education Program Specialist at 0919-081-4849 or via email at sgod.dasmacity@deped.gov.ph
. Widest dissemination of and compliance with this Memorandum is earnestly
desired.
