IPPN

Published: 13 September 2005

A Chara,

I would like to draw your attention to the forthcoming IPPN events:

Prof. Andy Hargreaves

IPPN has invited the renowned educationalist Andy Hargreaves to deliver a one-day workshop entitled 'Leadership and Sustainability' in two locations in Ireland during the month of October. The venue details are as follows:

1.Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth, Co. Kildare on Thursday 13^th October
2.Greenhills Hotel, Limerick on Friday 14^th October.

Application Forms will issue to schools this week.

IPPN Conference 2006- 'Shaping our Future' - will take place from February 2^nd to February 4^th 2006 at CityWest Hotel, Saggart, Co. Dublin. Invited speakers include Ms. Mary Hanafin TD, Minister for Education & Science, Prof. Michael Fullan, Prof. John West Burnham and Mr. Paddy Flood.

Leadership Development for Schools (LDS) will facilitate a number of workshops for experienced as well Newly Appointed Principals.

Application Forms will issue to schools by the middle of October. Early booking is advised based on last year's experience.

On-Line Professional Development

Following the success of IPPN's online 'The Principal and the Law' programme facilitated by Mr. David Ruddy, B.L., further online professional development is planned for the year ahead. Mr. Joe O'Connell, Director of Limerick Education Centre, has previously conducted workshops for Primary Principals on 'Conflict Management' and has earned great respect for his work in this area. The development of this new programme is being managed by Peter Long, John Curran and Seaghan Moriarty and will be available in early October. Notification re application process will be sent in a future E-scéal.

Is mise le meas,

Seán Cottrell