E-scéal 296 - GAM Clusters, ICT in Schools & Research Request
- Published: 05 March 2012
GAM Hours – Looking for a cluster?
Today, the SEN Clustering Notice Board on www.EducationPosts.ie has a total of 140 hours advertised by 11 schools who are seeking to form a cluster. If you have GAM or Low Incidence Resource Hours that you want to advertise, please go to EducationPosts.ie (Advertise a Post - SEN Clustering Notice Board).
E-scéal 295 - GAM Circular Update
- Published: 05 March 2012
Circular 07/2012 is causing a certain amount of unease, especially where there is difficulty forming full posts through clustering GAM hours. The purpose of this e-scéal is to bring some clarity to the key issues and queries raised by principals with the Support Office.
E-scéal 294 - New expectations of Principals by Teaching Council
- Published: 05 March 2012
You may be aware that the Teaching Council has published a document called Career Entry Professional Programme (CEPP). This programme is being developed to ensure the effective transition from college to classroom of Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs). There is tremendous value in aspects of this programme. However in the context of the current workload experienced by Principals, there are serious concerns about the impact that CEPP would have, if added to the role.
E-scéal 292 - Latest Update from DES Re Budget Cuts
- Published: 21 December 2011
Budget Cuts – Updates from our meeting on Friday
At a briefing session given to the education partners by DES officials on Friday, December 16th, it was stated that a comprehensive circular on all aspects of the budget measures will be issued to schools in January 2012.
E-scéal 291 - Urgent Call for Action on Budget Cuts
- Published: 21 December 2011
The time has come for everyone involved in primary education to take action. In addition to the lobbying and media work that we are working on, it is critically important that the entire network of Principals play their part too. In this email, there is a link to all public representatives in the Oireachtas. I encourage you as follows:
