IPPN Conference for Deputy Principals – 12 May 2009 Seán Gallagher, Deputy Director

Overview Regional operation of the PPDS –Regional team –Applying for support 2009/2010 –Support for DEIS schools –Support for Gaeilge Tús Maith –Regional Projects Support –Planning day 2009/2010

In the current school year Schools applied for support Schools applied for support by using the online application form or by completing a paper copy Advisors were allocated to schools based on the completed application form DEIS schools received support irrespective of whether they applied or not

PPDS Regional Teams EC Catchment areas Region 1Drumcondra Navan Monaghan Region 2Blackrock Dublin West Kildare Region 3Kilkenny Waterford Wexford

PPDS Regional Teams EC Catchment areas Region 4Cork Limerick Tralee West Cork Region 5Athlone Clare Galway Laois Region 6Carrick-on-Shannon Donegal Mayo Sligo

The year ahead

Support 2009/2010 Support will be available for individual teachers, groups of teachers and whole staffs in the implementation of the Primary School Curriculum and in developing/reviewing organisational policies or procedures. Planning Day: Schools may, with Board of Management approval, close for one day during the 2009/2010 school year, for planning purposes. PPDS advisors may be available to support schools on that day.

Support 2009/2010 In-class modelling is an integral feature of the in- class support offered by the PPDS. Modelling comprises a series of stages that include dialogue with teachers before and after the modelled session. Support will be targeted at a specific need identified by the school. After schools workshops and courses can be provided either in school or in an Education Centre, in collaboration and co-operation with the Education Centre.

Support 2009/2010 Teacher Professional Communities may be established in response to requests to support teachers who share an interest in a particular curricular area or who share a common challenge. The PPDS website at will continue to be expanded during 2009/2010.

How to apply for the service Four routes to access the service –Application Form –Online application form – –Education Centre –Directly through Advisor

Application for support 2009/2010 Update school details – Advisors depend on accurate details when personalising the service – Please check all school details when completing the application form

Application for support 2009/2010 Three sections in the application form Select three high priority topics from any of the three sections Select a further three topics you would be happy to accept support in –Curriculum development –Cross curricular areas to support curriculum implementation –Organisational development

Curriculum development Support offered will include in-class modelling and mentoring, review and development of whole school and class planning in this area and advice on management of resources and the use of ICT to support teaching and learning. English Mathematics Gaeilge Tús Maith (Under the Tús Maith initiative, schools and teachers will be offered a range of supports for development of teachers’ competence in Irish) SESE: History SESE: Geography SESE: Science Integration across SESE Arts Education: Music Arts Education: Drama Arts Education: Visual Arts Integration across the Arts Physical Education (PE) Social, Personal And Health Education (SPHE) English as an Additional Language (EAL) Learning Support

Cross curricular areas to support curriculum implementation Support available includes review and development of whole school practices and approaches in these areas, complemented by in-class modelling and mentoring to enhance teaching and learning Active learning methodologies Differentiated teaching and learning activities Assessment of and for learning Writing across the curriculum Language across the curriculum Integration across the curriculum

Organisational development: Development and implementation of organisation/ administration policies and procedures Code of Behaviour Child Protection Enrolment / Admissions / Attendance Individual teacher preparation and reporting Anti-bullying Data protection & record keeping Health and Safety Intercultural education Multi grade – planning and organisation Special educational needs Staff development In-school management Substance use Parental involvement Team teaching Other: There may be issues that you and your staff need to address other than those listed above. If so, please specify

PPDS Structure Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 Region 5 Region 6 Regional Multi- disciplinary team The Arts Organisational Planning DEIS Gaeilge Tús Maith PE and SPHE English, Maths, LS SESE

Support to DEIS schools.....will continue to receive support DEIS schools

Support to DEIS schools The members of the DEIS team will provide support in literacy and numeracy to DEIS band 1 and 2 schools and will also review progress of the three-year DEIS plan If DEIS schools require additional curricular (outside of literacy and numeracy) support or support in organisational topics, this will be allocated by the regional co-ordinators. Rural DEIS schools will continue to be supported in literacy and numeracy by advisors with expertise in English, Maths and Learning Support

Gaeilge Tús Maith Déanfaidh na Comhairleoirí freastal ar dtús ar na scoileanna a lorg tacaíocht i nGaeilge Tús Maith, nach bhfuair tacaíocht go dtí seo Déanfaidh na Comhairleoirí freastal ar na scoileanna ar tugadh tacaíocht dóibh cheana i nGTM de réir an léibhéal tacaíochta a tugadh agus ag brath ar riachtanaisí an réigiún Is iad na Comhordaitheoirí Réigiúnacha a dheanfaidh cine leis an tacaíocht chuí a sholáthar ‘sna réimsí eile curaclaim agus eagraíochta, do na scoileanna atá ag fáil tacaíocht sa GTM

Gaeilge Tús Maith Schools who have applied for support in Gaeilge Tús Maith and have not been supported to date will be allocated to GTM advisors first. Advisors will be allocated to schools who have received support in GTM according to the level of support received and the needs of the region Support in other curricular areas and organisational topics for schools receiving GTM support will be allocated by the regional co- ordinator

Regional Projects Region 1: Blended Learning Region 2: ICT to assist teaching and learning Region 3: Oral language across the curriculum Region 4: Curriculum leadership Region 5: Active Learning methodologies Region 6: Supports for Multi-class – organisational and curricular

Professional development "Learning is what most adults will do for a living in the 21st century." Perelman

Planning day The Department of Education and Science has announced that schools may, with Board of Management approval, close for one day during the school year for planning purposes. PPDS advisors may be available to support schools on that day.

Overview Regional operation of the PPDS –Regional team –Applying for support 2009/2010 –Support for DEIS schools –Support for Gaeilge Tús Maith –Regional Projects Support –Planning day 2009/2010

Link with IPPN Principals conferences in Donegal and Mayo IPPN National Conference in Killarney (facilitated two workshops – managing staff meetings; multi-grade schools) Deputy Principals conference in Maynooth