September 2010
Retirement Planning Seminar - 26/27 November
Wednesday, 29 September 10
Please note that there is availability on the Retirement Planning Seminar taking place on 26/27 November 2010 in The Regency Hotel, Whitehall, Dublin 9.
INTO Takes Part in ICTU Protest Rally
Wednesday, 29 September 10
INTO representatives have taken part in an ICTU demonstration to mark the return of Government TDs from their summer break.
INTO Meets DES on Croke Park Agreement
Thursday, 30 September 10
INTO representatives yesterday met with DES officials in relation to the implementation of the Croke Park Agreement.
Education (Amendment) Bill 2010 published
Tuesday, 28 September 10
The long-awaited Education Amendment Bill was published today.
Union Post September 2010
Monday, 27 September 10
The September 2010 issue of ICTU's Union Post is now online.
Members' Noticeboard
Friday, 24 September 10
A new Members' Noticeboard has been added to the Members' Area of this website.
ICTU Protest Rally, 29th September
Friday, 24 September 10
The ICTU are holding a protest rally on Wednesday, 29th September.
Grant Calendar 2010/2011
Wednesday, 22 September 10
An updated Primary Grant Calendar for 2010/2011 has been issued by the DES.
ICTU Urges Change of Direction
Tuesday, 21 September 10
ICTU General Secretary, David Begg argues in the Irish Times today for a change of course in Government policy in order to avoid disaster.
Revised OP1 Form Available
Monday, 20 September 10
The DES has published a revised OP1 Form for NQTs to use when applying for probation visits from the Inspectorate.
INTO Learning Autumn Programme 2010
Friday, 17 September 10
INTO are offering an exciting programme of professional development for initial term of the new school year.
New Probation Circular Published - Updated
Thursday, 16 September 10
The DES has published a new circular detailing probationary requirements for primary teachers.
ELSTA Conference 2nd October 2010
Tuesday, 14 September 10
The English Language Support Teachers Association is holding its Annual Conference on Saturday, 2nd October 2010.
INTO Presidential Dinner 2010
Tuesday, 14 September 10
District IV will host the Presidential Dinner in honour of Jim Higgins in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ballincar, Rosses Point, Co Sligo on Saturday, 16 October 2010.
Cheque Presentation to OLHSC, Crumlin
Monday, 13 September 10
€115,000 raised this year – thanks to INTO members
Check Your Salary
Wednesday, 8 September 10
Members are urged to check their salary slips regularly to ensure that they are receiving all appropriate increments and allowances.
New Education at a Glance Report
Tuesday, 7 September 10
Education at a Glance 2010, an OECD report on national education systems published today, shows Ireland's educational expenditure to be the fourth lowest of 31 OECD countries.
New Look InTouch
Tuesday, 7 September 10
The September issue of the INTO magazine InTouch is now posting to schools.
INTO Consultative Conference on Special Education
Monday, 6 September 10
The INTO is holding a consultative conference on the Future Role of Special Schools and Special Classes on Saturday, 2 October in St Patrick’s College of Education, Dublin.
Appeals on Assistant Principal Posts
Monday, 6 September 10
The DES issued Circular 42/2010 outlining details of a limited alleviation in first and second level schools on the promotion embargo in schools encompassing assistant principal and special duties teachers posts.
Croke Park Deal Update
Monday, 6 September 10
Initial discussions have taken place on the implementation of the Croke Park Agreement in the education sector.
Key Changes to WSE Guidelines
Thursday, 2 September 10
In June this year, the DES published revised Guidelines for Whole-School Evaluation (WSE) in primary schools.
Overcrowded Classes Still an Issue
Wednesday, 1 September 10
New figures published by the Department of Education and Skills today show 106,000 primary pupils are in classes of thirty or more.
New Circular on Metered Water Charges
Wednesday, 1 September 10
The DES have issued Circular 53/2010 on the payment of full metered water charges.