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ASTI addresses Oireachtas Covid committee
The ASTI addressed the Special Oireachtas Committee on Covid 19 yesterday (July 2nd).
ASTI notes Interim Health Advice for reopening of Schools
ASTI notes the publication today of the interim advice issued by the HPSC regarding the operation of summer programmes being provided in schools.
ASTI to hold Convention online
The postponed ASTI Annual Convention due to be held at Easter 2020 will now take place online on the Zoom platform, in light of the Covid-19 Pandemic, commencing at 10.30 a.m. on Friday 24th July.
New Education Minister
Norma Foley TD has been appointed to the position of Minister for Education. Prior to her election to the Dáil in 2020, Norma Foley worked as a second-level teacher at Presentation Secondary School, Tralee.
Droichead Update
The Teaching Council has announced Updated Droichead Interim Measures 2019-2020 regarding newly qualified teachers (NQTs) who have continued to engage in Droichead during the current school year (2019/2020).
Physical distancing for schools must be in line with public health advice
The ASTI notes today’s report “Planning for reopening schools in line with the roadmap for reopening society and business”.
Calculated Grades Data system now live
The following guide has been issued to schools regarding data collection and entry.
