E-Scéal 164: 2008/09 Planning Day & Mental Health Survey
- Published: 22 May 2008
Planning / Development Day
Following repeated requests for information from the DES, it has just been confirmed that BoMs may close schools for one day during the 2008/09 academic year to facilitate school planning and curriculum development. We hope this information will be helpful in calendar planning. It has also been announced that the School Development Planning (SDP) initiative and the Primary Currriculum Support Programe (PCSP) will be merged into one service. Details of the nature of the new service are not known at this point.
E-Scéal 163: Free Advertising on educationpost.ie - New DES Circular 62/2008
- Published: 14 May 2008
After 6 years of lobbying by IPPN, the DES and the Management Bodies have finally agreed to allow website advertising for all teaching posts with effect from today
How will this work? From today onwards, you can place your advert on educationposts.ie entirely FREE of charge. However, for the remainder of 2008 calendar year, the circular requires schools to place a shortened 'one line advert' in a national newspaper. In the interest of cost savings this should be kept to the minimum words as per the example below.
Eg. Permanent teacher required from 1-09-08 St. Mary's NS, Bray RN12345X. See www.educationposts.ie.
It is sufficient to place this 'one line' advert in a national paper for one day only. This will cease to be a requirement from 0
Please refer to 2 linked documents:
Please circulate the Teachers' Poster by e-mail, photocopy and place on staffroom notice board.
At the time of issue there are 155 vacancies advertised on www.educationposts.ie and 4,612 teachers registered awaiting adverts in their chosen counties.
Is sinne le meas,
E-Scéal 162: SEN Resources - Apply Now & Deputy Principals Conference 2008
- Published: 13 May 2008
SEN Resources for 2008/2009
Last week, we met with Mr Pat Curtin and Mr Sé Goulding from the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). They informed us that this year many Principals are late in applying for SEN resources - namely, SNAs and Low Incidence SEN teaching hours. The NCSE are advising Principals to apply immediately for the resources you require for September 2008. If you are waiting for psychological assessments to be completed, they advise you to go ahead and apply now based on your current paperwork and make a supplementary application later. One of their concerns is that if applications all arrive at the end of the current school year, they will not all be processed on time for the new school year.
Deputy Principals' Conference 2008
Deputy Principals from more than 200 schools will attend their annual conference at the Carlton Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe next week. Two Heads are Better than One - Sharing the Leadership Role is the theme this year.
The conference begins on Monday evening at 6pm with a Trade Exhibition and registration followed by dinner at 7.30pm. Seminar topics will include:
1. Special Education Needs - pupil withdrawal vs. in-class support - Fiona King
2. Inclusion - Policy & Practice - Pat Goff & Larry Fleming
3. Building Professional Relationships - Angela Lynch & Jim Hayes
Due to increased demand, additional places have been made available. Principals may attend provided the Deputy Principal also attends. Substitute cover is provided by the DES for Deputy Principals only for Tuesday, 20th May. To book a place, please click here to download an application form or call the IPPN Support Office on 1890 21 22 23.
As those of you who have attended these events will know, participation in the seisean is a pre-requisite for deriving maximum benefit from the event! Please bring along your guitar, flute, accordion or songbooks.
We are looking forward to meeting you on Monday evening.
Is mise le meas,
Seán Cottrell
E-Scéal 161: Order your FREE Principal's Desk Diary for 2008/09
- Published: 08 May 2008
If you want to receive your free Principals' Information Management System (PIMS) desk diary for 2008/2009, the last date for orders is Monday 12th May. Due to higher production costs, late orders will require a payment of €30. PIMS will be sent to you before the end of June.
To order your free copy of PIMS:
Click 'reply' to this email or send an email to support@ippn.ie stating
- your name
- your school roll number
- which of the following options you want - (A) or (B):
(A) PIMS ring-binder and 2008/2009 insert pages
or
(B) PIMS 2008/2009 insert pages only(If you already have the PIMS ring-binder)
You may also telephone the Support Office on 1890 21 22 23 to place your order. However, we would really appreciate if you would use the email option as it places less pressure on our support office staff.
Note: PIMS contains a calendar, weekly appointments diary, key reminder dates, templates for planning & administrative tasks, supplier lists, key contact details, grants schedule and many other features.
Is sinne le meas,
Seán Cottrell, Larry Fleming
E-Scéal 160: IPPN On-line CPD 2008
- Published: 01 May 2008
This summer IPPN is offering its most comprehensive Summer Programme of Professional Development to date. The topics being covered are at the core of every Principal's working day and will provide greater understanding of the role and innovative solutions to the many challenges facing Principals. The On-line courses being offered by IPPN are:
1. Bullying - Prevention and Counteraction.
We are fortunate to have the services of acknowledged experts in this area, Jacinta Kitt and Dr. Brendan O'Byrne to enable Principals to come to a better understanding of the causes of bullying, to know how to address the problem when it arises in school and to work towards the prevention of all types of bullying behaviour.
2. Dealing with Challenging Behaviour
Challenging behaviour in all its forms, and whatever its source, can sap the energy and creativity of school leaders. Joe O'Connell, drawing on his expertise in this topic, and his experience as a School Principal, suggests ways of understanding, dealing with and preventing such behaviour.
3. Ciall Ceannaithe for Newly Appointed Principals 2008
In line with IPPN's ongoing work of supporting Newly Appointed Principals, this course is an amalgamation of the 'Sound advice and borrowed wisdom' gained by many experienced Principals over many years. It is designed to guide Newly Appointed Principals, as they prepare take up their new appointment, through the first day, week, month and year [ortwo] of leading a learning community. It provides examples of good practice, helpful hints and practical support on all aspects of the role of the Principal.
4. The Principal and the Law
IPPN is also delighted to recommend to you David Ruddy's on-line programme, which is being offered this year by Coláiste Mhuire, Marino. This programme is designed to improve your knowledge and competency in respect of your schools legal obligations to children, parents, staff etc. David is one of Irelands leading experts in education law. His expertise derives from his specialist knowledge of education and other related law, coupled with his experience and knowledge as a serving Principal Teacher.
This On-line Summer Programme offers an innovative solution to professional development for busy school principals & their staff. Please examine programme details below for further information.
Please circulate this e-mail to colleagues. These courses are open to all Principals, Deputy Principals and other staff.
Is sinne le meas
Seán Cottrell - Larry Fleming
Director President
