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Panel 2013 – Latest Update 14 May 2013

14th May 2013 | News

The DES has today 14 May 2013 issued the update below regarding the panels. Update on Teacher Allocations and Redeployment Panels at primary level for 2013/14 school year – Position @ 14 May 2013 Teacher Allocations and redeployment of surplus permanent/CID holding teachers Department Circular 13/2013 was published in February 2013 and it set out […]Read More →

DES Note re SNAs and Online Teacher Training Courses

10th May 2013 | News

The DES has recently posted the note below on the OLCS due to the number of queries relating to SNAs and time off to complete on-line teacher training courses. Special Needs Assistants who commence an online teacher training course from September 2012 onwards must apply for a career break for this purpose, as per Circular […]Read More →

CPSMA Summer Course

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CPSMA is offering a practical, experiential, DES approved management course for principal teachers in July. The course is entitled The principal’s role in the management of a 21st century primary school. A variety of topics of interest to principal teachers will be covered. Completed application forms should be returned to CPSMA, New House, St. Patrick’s […]Read More →

Circular 0024/2013 -OLCS Operational Guidelines

8th May 2013 | News

The Department has issued Circular 0024/2013 – Operational Guidelines for Boards of Management and Staff designated to operate the On Line Claims System in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools. Boards of Management should bring Circular 0024/2013 to the attention of members of staff operating the OLCS. Click on the link below to download Circular […]Read More →

CPSMA Summer Course

7th May 2013 | News

CPSMA is offering a practical, experiential, DES approved management course for principal teachers in July. The course is entitled The principal’s role in the management of a 21st century primary school. A variety of topics of interest to principal teachers will be covered. Completed application forms should be returned to CPSMA, New House, St. Patrick’s […]Read More →

Newsletter: May 2013 Edition

3rd May 2013 | News

The May, 2013 edition of the CPSMA Newsletter has been posted to schools. Click on the link below to access the May 2013 Edition of the Newsletter. Topics covered in the May newsletter include  Section 30 of the Teaching Council Act Primary School Patronage Surveys Guidelines on Relationship and Sexuality Education Guidelines from the Bishop’s […]Read More →

Panels 2013 – latest update

1st May 2013 | News

The DES has issued the update below regarding the panels. Update on Teacher Allocations and Redeployment Panels at primary level for 2013/14 school year – Position @ 30 April 2013 Teacher Allocations and redeployment of surplus permanent/CID holding teachers Department Circular 13/2013 was published in February 2013 and it set out the staffing arrangements for […]Read More →

Important Notice:Section 30, Teaching Council Act,2001 Commencing November, 2013

25th April 2013 | News

Section 30, Teaching Council Act, 2001 to commence on November, 1st, 2013Read More →

School Transport Closing Date:26th April, 2013

23rd April 2013 | News

School Transport Closing Date:26th April, 2013Read More →

Panels 2013

18th April 2013 | News

The Department of Education and Skills has issued the panels to the panel operators and has issued an information update on all redeployment panels. The latest update was issued by the DES on 17 April 2013.  The DES has published a FAQ Document – Redeployment Arrangements for Surplus Permanent and CID Holding Teachers which reflects […]Read More →

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION & THE STANDARDISED SCHOOL YEAR

16th April 2013 | News

HOLYDAYS OF OBLIGATION & THE STANDARDISED SCHOOL YEARRead More →

Circular 0019/2013 – Adoptive Leave Entitlements for SNAs

5th April 2013 | News

The DES has issued Circular 0019/2013 – Adoptive Leave Entitlements for Special Needs Assistants in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools. Click on the link below to download circular 0019/2013. Circular 0019/2013: Adoptive Leave Entitlements for Special Needs Assistants in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools. Read More →

Section 30 of the Teaching Council Act to be commenced on 1st November 2013

2nd April 2013 | News

CPSMA recommends that Boards of Management notify all teaching staff of the requirement to be registered with the Teaching Council. Mr. Ruairí Quinn, Minister of Education and Skills today announced that Section 30 of the Teaching Council Act will be commenced on 1st November 2013.  This will mean that following the commencement of Section 30 […]Read More →

Adoptive Leave for Registered Teachers – New Circular 0018/2013

19th March 2013 | News

A new Circular 0018/2013 Adoptive Leave Entitlements for Registered Teachers in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools has been published. Please Click Here to access it.Read More →

Pope Francis I – Information for Schools

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CPSMA welcomes the election of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the 266th Pope. Click here for a biopic of the newly elected pontiff and his inaugural address.Read More →

CPSMA concerned about Croke Park II proposals

14th March 2013 | News

CPSMA is very concerned about the recent proposals emerging from Croke Park II. The letters below setting out these concerns are being mailed to all chairpersons and principals. Letter to chairpersonsLetter to principals   Read More →

Maternity Leave Entitlements for Special Needs Assistants-Circular 0017/2013

6th March 2013 | News

Maternity Leave Entitlements for Special Needs Assistants-Circular 0017/2013Read More →

Supervision Allowance in Primary schools- Circular 0014/2013

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Budget 2012 – Public Service-Wide Review of Allowances and Premium Payments for Teachers Supervision allowance in Primary schools-Circular 0014/2013 Download circular 0014/2013 here.Read More →

Labour Relations Commission Proposals for Public Service Agreement (Croke Park 2)

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The Labour Relations Commission proposals for the extension of the Croke Park agreement, commonly called Croke Park 2, can be accessed and downloaded below. Download LRC proposals here.Read More →

CPSMA Newsletter-March, 2013

5th March 2013 | News

CPSMA Newsletter-March, 2013Read More →

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