1. Pursuant to DEPED-4A- RM-05- 17-572 re: Conduct of On- site Inspection! Validation of Recognized Private Schools, announcement is hereby made that this division will conduct an On- site Inspection! Validation of Recognized Private Schools on November 13, 2017 onwards.

2. This endeavor complies with the regional directive to ensure the protection and promotion of the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and to make such education accessible to all. It also aims to check if the recognized private schools still live up to the required standards vital to their recognized status.

3. The results of the division on —site inspection/ validation shall determine the compliance or failure of recognized private schools to observe and maintain all of the standards required by the Department of Education.

4. In view of the foregoing, a copy of the Regional Standards for the Joint Ocular Inspection is hereto attached to serve as a guide for all concerned in the said inspection.

5. Immediate and wide dissemination of this Memorandum is earnestly desired.

0837 – Division Memorandum No. 164,s. 2017