May 2011
Circular on Teacher Recruitment, Registration, Qualifications
Friday, 27 May 11
The DES has issued Circular 31/2011 on teacher recruitment, registration and qualifications.
District 12 (Cork) NQT Meeting
Friday, 27 May 11
District 12 Cork will hold a meeting for newly qualified teachers this Monday.
Circular on Standardised School Year
Thursday, 26 May 11
The DES has issued Circular 34/2011 on the standardisation of the school year in respect of primary and post-primary schools for the years 2011/12, 2012/13 and 2013/14.
Forum on Patronage Working Session
Thursday, 26 May 11
A key working session of the Forum on Patronage will take place on 22nd, 23rd and 24th June in the Department of Education and Skills in Dublin.
Call to Increase Diversity in Schools
Tuesday, 24 May 11
The Irish Human Rights Commission (IHRC) today published its report, "Religion and Education: A Human Rights Perspective" in which it calls on the Government to increase diversity of school type in Ireland in order to meet its human rights obligations.
Congress Webcast - Final Videos Loaded
Tuesday, 24 May 11
The final videos have been added to the Monday webcast of Congress 2011.
Claiming Our Future Citizens' Forum
Tuesday, 24 May 11
Citizens’ forum to urge Government action on income inequality
DES sanctions EAL Posts
Friday, 20 May 11
The DES has begun issuing letters of sanction to schools that applied for EAL posts for the coming school year.
Arrangements for LS/RT posts 2011/12
Wednesday, 18 May 11
The DES has now issued Circular 30/2011 which outlines arrangements for LSRT posts for 2011/12.
Submissions on Patronage in Schools
Wednesday, 18 May 11
The CEC wishes to invite submissions from Branches/Districts and individual members with an interest in patronage in schools, and Branches in particular are asked that a discussion on this matter take place at May meetings.
Secondment Opportunity with Irish Aid
Monday, 16 May 11
Irish Aid seeks an Education Officer for its Development Education Unit.
NCSE Newsletter
Monday, 16 May 11
The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has issued its May 2011 newsletter.
May Branch Meetings
Monday, 16 May 11
INTO Branch meetings are currently underway around the country.
New Date for Section 24 Training – District 3
Monday, 16 May 11
Section 24 Training – District 3 – Please note this event will now take place on Wednesday 18th May, 2011.
New Circular on revised Promotion Procedures
Friday, 13 May 11
The DES has released a circular on revised promotion procedures in recognised primary schools.
Revised Teacher Appointment Form
Wednesday, 11 May 11
The DES has revised appointment form for primary teachers. The revised form should be used for all new appointments after 1st May 2011.
School Year 2011/12
Wednesday, 11 May 11
To assist schools in forward planning for the 2011/12 school year, the DES has circulated indicative arrangements for the standardised breaks for the 2011/12 school year.
Huge Contradiction in ESRI Position
Wednesday, 11 May 11
The ICTU Executive, on which INTO General Secretary Sheila Nunan and Past President Maire Ni Chuinneagain are members, today issued a press release following their executive meeting.
Becoming Involved in INTO Seminar – Mount Errigal 17/18 May – Places still available
Tuesday, 10 May 11
Would You Like to learn more about the INTO? Here is Your Chance!
Reminder: EAL Applications Date 6th May
Thursday, 5 May 11
The DES has confirmed that EAL applications for teaching support must be submitted by Friday, 6th May.
Graduate Information Leaflet
Wednesday, 4 May 11
The INTO Graduate Information Leaflet 2011 was launched at Congress in Sligo.
Upcoming Panel Information Meetings
Wednesday, 4 May 11
There will be further information meetings on redeployment meetings this month.
Supervision and Substitution Scheme 2010/2011
Wednesday, 4 May 11
New arrangements for the submission of claims.
INTO Annual Congress 2011
Tuesday, 3 May 11
INTO Annual Congress 2011 took place in Sligo from April 25th - 27th.
Report by Commission on School Accommodation
Tuesday, 3 May 11
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairi Quinn TD, today announced the publication of the report of the Commission on School Accommodation proposing revised criteria and procedures for the establishment of new primary schools.
