NEPS – Effective Interventions for Struggling Readers
27th May 2013 | News
NEPS has recently developed Effective Interventions for Struggling Readers: A Good Practice Guide for Teachers. Effective Interventions for Struggling Readers Good Practice Guide was developed by educational psychologists. It is based on current knowledge in this area. It is intended as a guide only. Not all the suggestions contained in the publication will apply to […]Read More →
CPSMA Summer Course 2013
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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 →
Panel 2013 – Latest Update 21 May 2013
22nd May 2013 | News
Update on Teacher Allocations and Redeployment Panels at primary level for 2013/14 school year – Position @ 21 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 the staffing arrangements for primary schools for the 2013/14 school year. At this stage, […]Read More →
Junior Cycle Information Meetings
21st May 2013 | News
The DES, along with NPC (Primary), is organising information meetings regarding recent changes to the Junior Cycle programme for parents of pupils who have just transitioned or will be transitioning to post primary schools over the coming years. TRANSITION FROM PRIMARY TO POST PRIMARY INCLUDING IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE RECENT CHANGES TO THE JUNIOR CYCLE […]Read More →
Standardised Testing Returns
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The DES has issued notice to schools that standardised test returns for the 2012/2013 school year should be uploaded onto the Esinet portal (OLCS) on or before 28th June 2013. Click on the link below to download further information regarding the Standardised Test Returns for 2012/2013. Standardised Testing in Primary Schools – Returns for 2012/13 Read More →
Circular 0025/2013 – Requirement For Teachers in Recognised Schools to Register with the Teaching Council: Commencement of Section 30 on 1 November 2013
15th May 2013 | News
The DES has today issued Circular 0025/2013 – Requirement For Teachers in Recognised Schools to Register with the Teaching Council : Commencement of Section 30 on 01 November 2013. Boards of Managements are advised to bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all people in teaching posts in the school including those […]Read More →
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. Ruairà 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 →
