This study describes the level of readiness, relevance and resources of the DepEd teachers as personally perceived and as observed by the school heads. This study is conducted to formulate an emergent theory which could be helpful in providing interventions and improving the teachers’ competencies in providing the desired 21st century education. The study was conducted in the school year 2017-2018 and validated in the school year 2018-2019 in DepEd Danao City. A research made questionnaires were utilized in collecting the data, validated by interview of the randomly selected research participants. The result showed that the teachers are highly ready and relevant towards becoming educational change agents, yet they are struggling to be the functional resources. It is also proven that the school readiness, relevance and resources are major indicators for the teachers to reach their full potentials as change agents. It is theorized that 21st Century school resources and professionally developed teachers create a 21st century ready, relevant, and resourceful Department of Education in the Philippines. It is recommended that the school will provide training to improve the teachers’ competence and support the teachers with sufficient 21st century resources.
