E-scéal 236 - Are we there yet?
- Published: 25 June 2010
Principals Retiring
We wish Principals embarking on this new stage in their lives a happy and fruitful retirement from the ‘front-line’. As school leaders, you have made an enormous contribution to primary education and to your school communities. Now it is time to plan a new course in your life, and all in IPPN wish you success, happiness and good health in whatever you choose to do.
E-scéal 235 - IPPN Online CPD - EPV Approved Summer Course
- Published: 25 June 2010
IPPN Online CPD - EPV Approved Summer Course
This year's online summer course is Ciall Ceannaithe – Sound Advice & Borrowed Wisdom. The programme is designed to meet the needs of every Principal's working day and will provide a greater understanding of the role and innovative solutions to the many challenges facing Principals. Ciall Ceannaithe is for Newly Appointed Principals. It is also suitable for aspiring and experienced Principals.
E-scéal 234 - Email - more effective than telephone
- Published: 10 June 2010
Principals are reporting difficulty in gaining access to the DES by telephone, due to allocated time periods in telephone answering. It may be opportune to consider email as generally a more efficient means of contacting the DES. It is certainly more time efficient and email has the added benefit of giving you a record both of your query, the date and of the content of the response. This is outlined in the Chinese proverb which says 'The palest ink lasts longer than the most retentive memory'.
E-scéal 233 - Dealing with Underperformance - Section 24
- Published: 03 June 2010
Teacher Underperformance
Circular 60/2009 outlines the process to be used for dealing with underperformance issues in schools. A number of Principals currently involved in ‘Section 24's’ have contacted the support office with a view to networking with other Principals that are in a similar situation. Given how new this process is, there is virtually no precedence to refer to. Understandably, those involved are eager to share experiences. If you are currently in the process of, or have completed a ‘Section 24’, please contact the IPPN Support Office if you are willing to share with your colleagues on a one-to-one basis.
E-scéal 232 - Calling on Your Experience…How to save 2 cent
- Published: 26 May 2010
At present we are involved in a number of research projects. One of the great strengths of IPPN research is that it is fully informed by practicing Principals and Deputy Principals 'on the ground'. Unfortunately, two of our current projects require surveys over the next two weeks. We are fully aware that we are entering the busiest time of the school year. Let it be clear that there is no expectation of you to complete any or both questionnaires. If you choose to contribute your experience and expertise through the surveys, it will be greatly appreciated.
