Which DepEd order implements Guidelines for K-12?

• A. DepEd Order 18, S 2010
• B. DepEd Order 42, S 2015
• C. DepEd Order 12, S 2009
• D. DepEd Order 31, S 2012

Answer: (D)

The key idea is knowing which official DepEd order lays out the policy framework for implementing the K to 12 Basic Education Program. The correct order is the one issued in 2012 that specifically provides Policy Guidelines on the Implementation of the K to 12 Basic Education Program. This order establishes the structure of K-12, including the addition of Senior High School with its tracks and strands, how the curriculum should be aligned, and the responsibilities of schools, divisions, and regions as the program is rolled out. It also covers elements like language of instruction and transition arrangements to ensure a nationwide, coordinated shift to the new system. The other orders address different administrative or reform topics, not the official K-12 guidelines, so they do not fit as the implementing policy.