February 2011
Career Break & Teaching Council Registration
Thursday, 24 February 11
The INTO have received clarification from the DES in respect of applying for a career break if a teacher is not registered with the Teaching Council.
Summary of General Election Issues
Thursday, 24 February 11
Link to the General Election page for General Election media coverage and documents.
DES Announces Review of Small Schools
Monday, 21 February 11
The DES announced in February that it is to carry out a "value for money review" on small primary schools, i.e. those with less than 50 pupils.
Prime Time Debate on Education
Thursday, 17 February 11
INTO General Secretary, Sheila Nunan, last night took part in an RTE Prime Time programme on education issues in the General Election.
Conference Decides to Issue Directive on WPP
Monday, 14 February 11
Following the Regional Conference which took place on 12th February 2011, a directive will issue to all INTO members telling them not to participate in the Work Placement Programme.
Education Debate Video From Regional Conference
Monday, 14 February 11
The video below took place at the INTO Regional Conference held on Saturday, 12th February 2011.
Probation Extension Welcomed By INTO
Monday, 14 February 11
The INTO has issued a press statement on probation extension.
Secondments to European Schools
Monday, 14 February 11
Applications are invited from teachers for vacancies in European schools.
Principals and Deputy Principals Survey on Probation of NQTs
Friday, 11 February 11
If you are a principal teacher or deputy principal teacher and have not received an email from your PDC representative about the current survey on probation of newly qualified teachers please e-mail your PDC representative (list below) giving your name, school and roll number and one will be sent to you as soon as possible.
Regional Conference to Debate INTO Strategy
Friday, 11 February 11
More than 700 delegates from INTO Branches and Districts throughout the country will attend a Regional Conference in Dublin tomorrow to debate and discuss an INTO strategy document on issues confronting the Organisation in the coming years.
Webcast of Education Debate Tomorrow
Friday, 11 February 11
A webcast will be available from the link below of the education debate at the INTO Regional Conference being held in the Croke Park Conference Centre tomorrow Saturday, 12th February 2011.
Cycle To Work Scheme
Wednesday, 9 February 11
The Department of Education and Skills is in receipt of enquiries on the operation of the cycle to work scheme for teachers and non teaching staff paid on payrolls operated by the Department of Education and Skills as paymaster.
Meetings on Teacher Education, Literacy and Numeracy
Wednesday, 9 February 11
INTO districts are holding a series of meetings around the country to discuss policy papers on teacher education, literacy and numeracy.
InTouch Election Special 2011
Wednesday, 9 February 11
INTO have published a special General Election issue of InTouch.
Last Day for Voters to Register
Tuesday, 8 February 11
Today is the last day for people not yet registered to vote to get their name on the supplementary register.
Internet Safety Day Today
Tuesday, 8 February 11
Safer Internet Day 2011 is celebrated today, Tuesday 8th February.
Safer Internet Day 8th February 2011
Thursday, 3 February 11
Webwise.ie have issued an invitation to Safer Internet Day.
Teachers on Probation
Monday, 7 February 11
Last week, emails were sent to over two thousand teachers on probation by the Inspectorate.
New Circular Letter on Teacher Fee Refund Scheme
Friday, 4 February 11
The DES has issued Circular Letter 12/2011 on the teacher fee refund scheme for 2010.
Civil Partnership Legislation and Leave
Friday, 4 February 11
The Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010 provides for the introduction of registered civil partnerships for same-sex couples.
Primary Curriculum Planning Tool Shortlisted for Award
Thursday, 3 February 11
The Primary Curriculum Planning Tool has been shortlisted for two Ireland eGovernment Awards 2011.
January/February InTouch Now Online
Tuesday, 1 February 11
The January/February 2011 issue of InTouch magazine is now available for download.
Important Pension Meeting Tomorrow
Tuesday, 1 February 11
An important meeting for INTO/ASTI/TUI members will take place in Limerick tomorrow, Wednesday, 2nd February 2011.
