Your 4-Quarter Lesson Plans Are Obsolete
Starting SY 2026-2027, DepEd replaces the 4-quarter grading system with a 3-term calendar under DepEd Order No. 9, s. 2026. Every lesson plan, budget of work, and Daily Lesson Log must now follow the new term structure. Old templates won't work anymore.
The New 3-Term Calendar at a Glance
Three terms. Three blocks per term. Here's the exact structure from DepEd Order No. 9, s. 2026.
Opening Block
Orientation, diagnostic assessment, community building
Instructional Block
Core teaching and learning period
End-of-Term Block
Summative assessment, grades, reflection
Opening Block
Review of Term 1, goal setting
Instructional Block
Core teaching and learning period
End-of-Term Block
Summative assessment, grades, reflection
Opening Block
Review of Term 2, final push planning
Instructional Block
Core teaching and learning period
End-of-Term Block
Final assessment, year-end activities, clearance
4-Quarter vs. 3-Term System
Here's exactly what changed — and why your old lesson plans won't work.
| Aspect | Old 4-Quarter System | New 3-Term System |
|---|---|---|
| Grading Periods | 4 quarters (~9 weeks each) | 3 terms (~14-15 weeks each) |
| Structure | Quarter → Weeks → Days | Term → Blocks → Weeks → Days |
| Assessment | Quarterly exams every ~9 weeks | End-of-Term assessments every ~15 weeks |
| Planning Cycle | Budget of Work per quarter | Budget of Work per term |
| Calendar Start | August (traditional) | June 8, 2026 (new) |
| DepEd Order | Various legacy orders | DepEd Order No. 9, s. 2026 |
| Lesson Plan Format | DLL / DLP (7 sections) | Ilaw format (4 sections: I-L-A-W) |
How LessonPlan PH Maps to the 3-Term Calendar
Our AI knows the exact term dates, block structure, and week numbering. You just pick a competency — we handle the rest.
Auto-Term Mapping
Select a date and our AI automatically knows which term, block, and week it belongs to. No manual calculation.
Budget of Work Alignment
Competency codes are pre-mapped to the correct term and week range based on the MATATAG curriculum guide.
Visual Lesson Calendar
See your entire term at a glance. Drag and drop lesson plans onto your calendar. Color-coded by subject.