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Dept of Education sets out arrangements for full return to school
The Department of Education has released a new Circular Letter (Circular 0021/2021) setting out arrangements for teachers that will apply upon full reopening of schools.
Press release: Second-level teachers to focus on overcrowded classrooms, importance of sound curriculum reform, and need for investment in education at Easter conference
Approximately 450 second-level teachers from all over the country will attend the online ASTI Annual Convention on April 6th and 7th 2021.
Rebuilding school communities: Smaller classes, increased access to mental health services essential, say teachers
Rebuilding school communities: Smaller classes, increased access to mental health services essential, say teachers
Press statement: ASTI shocked and dismayed at reports of changes to vaccination programme
The ASTI has said it is shocked and dismayed by reports of a Government decision to abandon the vaccination of key workers, including school staff, as part of the national vaccination programme.
Arrangements for Examination Aides
Arrangements for Examination Aides
Reminder for teachers with a registration date of 28 March 2021
A reminder for teachers with a registration date of 28 March 2021 with the Teaching Council to renew their registration to continue to be paid from Oireachtas funds
Teacher Fee Refund Scheme 2020
The Teacher Fee Refund Scheme provides funding towards the cost of professional development courses, relevant and of benefit to schools, and that are subject to certification/award by an accreditation authority recognised by the Department.
Revised Leaving Cert oral examinations arrangements
The wearing of face masks by students and teachers will now be compulsory with the exception of candidates who are exempted from wearing masks normally.
2021 retirement - Update
The Department of Education has recently circulated school principals asking them to ascertain the plans of teachers who may be retiring in 2021.
Further adjustments to LC written exams
The SEC has published further adjustments to the written examinations, Leaving Certificate, 2021.
