IPPN

E-scéal 190 - Conference 2009 - Workshop Registration now active

Published: 14 January 2009

This year's conference workshops are scheduled to take place on Thursday 29^th January at 1pm (Session A) & 3pm (Session B) and Friday 30^th January at 2pm (Session C). You can now register for one workshop at each of these three sessions by following the process outlined below. It is important that you read all the points before registering.

IMPORTANT

You cannot register for workshops by responding to this e-mail or by telephoning the Support Office as you will need to enter your Roll Number on the webpage.
Ensure you have access to the internet and a printer before you start the registration process.
There are THREE workshop sessions in total. You can only select ONE workshop in each SESSION. To move to the next session, scroll down the page.
You can only register once i.e. you cannot go back in and make changes once you have submitted your selection. Therefore, please ensure you select workshops for all three sessions before completing registration.
Make sure to click on the Register button after selecting your choice of up to 3 workshops
Workshops may be limited in capacity due to the nature of the workshop or room size
When a workshop is fully subscribed it will not be available for selection
You do not need to attend all three workshop sessions, or indeed any workshops, if you would prefer to spend the time networking or on other activities!

HOW TO REGISTER

Before going on-line, please study the list of workshops below and make note of your preferred selection. Due to capacity constraints, your first choice may not be available.

Using your internet browser, go to www.ippnworkshops.com
Click in the grey box in the centre of the screen. Type in your roll number, click Submit
Select which workshop you would like to attend for each of the 3 sessions, scrolling down using the horizontal scroll bar to progress down the page
If you do not wish to attend any workshop for a particular session, click on "No workshop"
When you are sure that you are happy with your selection, click on the Register button at the bottom of the screen
Once registered, an email will be sent to your nominated email address containing the details of the workshops you selected for each session
Print out the email and bring it with you to Conference. This is your record of workshop registration.

If you have any difficulty with the registration process, please contact the Support Office on 1890 21 22 23. Please call the Support Office to update your contact information if these have recently changed otherwise you may miss important information relating to Conference.

Is mise le meas,

Angela Lynch, Conference Organiser

Workshop Title (Facilitator Name)

Workshop Description

Classroom Management of In-Class Support (Fiona King)

The aim of this session is to discuss the role of the support teacher as an inclusion support teacher i.e. providing in-class support for pupils with SEN. We will look at the challenges of in-class support, models of in-class support, how to do station teaching, peer tutoring and we will have a workshop on a co-operative learning lesson based on the class reader.

Cultivating a high-quality induction programme for Newly Qualified Teachers

(Mary Burke)

This workshop will explore the concept of induction as a unique phase in the professional life of a teacher and in particular the:

Transition from being a student of teaching to a teacher of students and the conditions which shape the effective transition
Key stages in the transition phase and the priority aspects for consideration at the different stages
The role of the Principal and the whole school in the management of the induction process.

The workshop will draw on research from the different phases of the National Pilot Project on Teacher Induction - Primary Strand and, in particular, Phase 6.

Boards of Management: Managing Relationships

(Eileen Flynn)

The Board of Management is at the centre of a complex set of relationships internally between board members representing various constituents and externally involving the wider school community and the partners in education. The Board is a corporate body and this creates both strengths and challenges for the Board itself and for all those in the school community.

Financial Management of your School - Good practice & Airgead Bunscoile

(Sean Ó Láimhán)

Managing the school's Finances

- Role and responsibility of Principal
- Role and responsibility of Treasurer
- Financial Guidelines

How Airgead Bunscoile can be used to
- monitor income and expenditure.- enable the Treasurer and/or school secretary to record and analyse lodgements and payments.
- provide a financial report for the Board of Management.

Parents' Associations: Help or Hindrance

(Brendan McCabe)

In this workshop we explore the structures necessary to ensure that your Parents' Association is effective in helping to advance the quality of educational provision in your school. We look also at the whole area of parent-teacher communication and explore some of the barriers to constructive dialogue.

Emotional Intelligence and Leadership in the Schoolhouse

(Máire Áine Uí Aodha)

How improving one's quality of practice as a Principal improves the educational experience of colleagues sharing a learning experience.

Primary School Administration Systems & Managing the Paper Mountain

(Aiden O'Brien)

Creating and effectively managing the administrative systems in a busy primary school can be a difficult task, but can also contribute to enhancing overall school management. This workshop will look at core elements of day-to-day school administration.

Managing the school office putting structures in place
Communication issues with staff and other stakeholders
Time Management
Distributing /Collecting Information
Managing meetings
Managing finance.

The aim will be to make this workshop relevant to Principals regardless of the size of your school and the focus will be on developing proper systems no matter what level of ICT infrastructure exists in your school.

Behaviour Matters: Developing a Sustainable Code of Behaviour in Schools

(Clare Ryan)

This workshop will offer practical insights into the breadth of behaviours as well as examining the new NEWB Guidelines in order to assist and support schools in drawing up relevant, compliant & sustainable Codes of Behaviour.

Special Needs Assistants' Promoting Best Practice

(Marcella O Conluain)

The workshop will cover:
1. Guidelines and Procedures
2. Code of Practice
3. Working as part of a care-team
4. Purpose and nature of recording
5. Identifying and responding to care needs
6. Training and upskilling
7. Review and Evaluation.

Preparation for and managing staff meetings

(PPDS)

In this workshop preparation for staff meetings will be explored as a necessary prerequisite to get things done in this valuable time for the whole school staff. Strategies to manage staff meetings will also be explored.

Leading a school with multi-class classrooms

(PPDS)

The focus of this workshop will be on planning and classroom organisation strategies used by teachers in multi-class settings to successfully plan for and manage the implementation of the primary curriculum.

Managing relationships with challenging adults in the school community

(Joe O'Connell)

This workshop will focus on the realities that present when dealing with the management of relationships with challenging adults in the school community. The workshop will assist participants in reflecting on their current practices and will discuss effective strategies for dealing with specific circumstances. It is hoped that participants will be willing to share their own approaches and experiences.

Workplace Bullying

(Dr Brendan Byrne)

This workshop will examine the nature of workplace bullying with reference to targets and perpetrators. The effects of bullying on the individual and the organisation will be outlined. The role of the Principal in providing all employees with an environment that is free from any form of workplace bullying and harassment will be considered. Finally the workshop will examine how Principals may be bullied and what they can do.

Selecting Staff : Interview Strategies

(Jim Hayes)

The aim of the workshop is to focus on the key role of the interview in the selection of staff, provide practical guidelines for each step of the interview process, identify and share interview strategies that have worked and discuss issues around interviewing that may be of interest.

Effective In-School Management

(Terry Allen, Therese Farrell)

The workshop will examine how In-School Management structures can be put in place to promote curriculum development, instructional leadership, pastoral responsibilities and management of staff. We will look at the role of post-holders, examine the need for formal role descriptions and documentation of responsibilities associated with these roles and also look at the review of Posts of Responsibility.

Personal Time - Spa Treatment (payable to hotel)

Use of Angsana Spa in the Brehon Hotel. Book treatments directly with hotel.
Phone 064 30700 or e-mail spa-brehonkillarney@angsana.com
Note: All treatments payable direct to hotel.

Personal Time - Leisure Centre

Use of Gleneagle Hotel leisure centre facilities. Note: Any costs payable direct to hotel

Personal Time - Networking with fellow Principals

Informal networking. Use of hotel facilities e.g. reception area, bar.