IPPN

Published: 16 June 2016

As the Centre for School Leadership approaches the end of its first year, I would like to take this opportunity to share our progress to date with you as we look forward with enthusiasm to the second year of this leadership pilot.

Since January, two hundred principals have generously given of their time and experience to become trained CSL Mentors. Of these, 135 are primary and 65 are from the post primary sector. They have completed two residential training sessions and attended a Shared Learning and Celebration Day on June 14th. The CSL Team was overwhelmed by the response to the training programme. Feedback has assured us that those who took part were energised and affirmed by the training, and felt there was much to be gained both personally and professionally. Their willingness to assist newly appointed principals, their sharing of personal experience and their desire to give something back lent an atmosphere of collegiality, well-being and hope for the future to each of the training sessions.
The programme includes formal matching of Mentors and Mentees by the CSL Team and a dedicated training programme for the mentees.

Only primary principals in the greater Leinster area had the opportunity to be involved in the programme so far. The training will be rolled out countrywide next year and further details will be available in September.

We are delighted to announce that there will be 400 coaching places available for both primary and post primary principals from September next. Professional coaches will help and support principals who are experiencing a particular challenge or those who need assistance to cope with the demands of the role. This is a particularly exciting venture for CSL.

The CSL Aspiring Leaders’ Programme will begin in September 2017 and is presently undergoing final preparations for the tendering process with the Office of Government Procurement.
CSL and PDST are currently involved in a joint review of the Misneach Programme and the incorporation of mentoring into an additional Misneach residential course. This is planned for the Hodson Bay Hotel on August 23rd and 24th next.

The new CSL website has been officially launched and serves to keep you up to date with all our programmes.

The team would like to express their gratitude to all the partners in education who continue to support the work of CSL, and especially to IPPN, NAPD and Clare Education Centre for their on-going assistance, professional advice and collegiality.

Anna Mai Rooney
CSL Deputy Director Primary