AT LEAST 28 schools in Ilocos Norte are undergoing evaluation for the pilot run of limited face-to-face classes, an official said on Wednesday.

Valerie Talamayan, senior education program specialist of the Schools Division of Ilocos Norte, said the schools under review are in the towns of Vintar, Adams, Pinili, Bangui, Dumalneg, Burgos, Nueva Era, Marcos and Pasuquin.

Talamayan said they already crafted a comprehensive school safety assessment tool to assess the readiness of schools to conduct physical classes.

“It consists of a set of questionnaires containing specific indicators and standards that show the readiness of the schools to participate in the pilot run,” she said.

“The data gathered will be used as baseline information in preparation for the implementation of face-to-face learning modality. After which, an actual validation of the shortlisted schools will follow suit,” she added.

The official said that school heads are expected to submit the assessment form until Friday, September 24.

Talamayan also noted that the health, safety, and well-being of learners, teachers, and personnel remain a top priority in the resumption of physical classes.