The websites below provide information regarding professional issues and/or information to compliment classroom practice. The National Induction Programme for Teachers is not responsible for the content of these websites.
Department of Education
The Department of Education is responsible for education in the Republic of Ireland. This website provides information for learners, parents, education staff, schools and colleges.
Teaching Council of Ireland
The Teaching Council of Ireland is a statutory body responsible for promoting and regulating the teaching profession in the interests of the public good, while upholding and enhancing the reputation and status of the profession. This website contains information on teacher registration, codes of professional conduct for teachers, teacher vetting, fitness to teach, teacher education and education research.
National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) is a statutory body responsible for improving the quality of education at early childhood, primary and post-primary levels through curriculum and assessment reform. This website gives access to curricula for early childhood, primary school and post-primary school. Information about developments in curriculum and assessment is also provided.
National Council for Special Education
National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is a statutory body responsible for the delivery of education services to persons with special educational needs (SEN) with particular emphasis on children. This website contains information about national policy, resource allocations, guidelines for schools and advice for parents.
Under the remit of the Department of Education
Professional Development Support for Teachers
The Professional Development Support for Teachers (PDST) is the largest single cross-sectoral support service offering professional learning opportunities to teachers and school leaders in a range of pedagogical, curricular and educational areas. This website provides resources that support schools and teachers in implementing primary and post primary curricula.
Junior Cycle for Teachers
The Junior Cycle For Teachers (JCT) is a dedicated continuing professional development (CPD) support service. Their aim is to support schools in their implementation of the new Framework for Junior Cycle (2015) through the provision of appropriate high quality CPD for school leaders and teachers, and the provision of effective teaching and learning resources.
Centre for School Leadership
Centre for School Leadership (CSL) was established in September 2014 on a partnership basis between IPPN, NAPD and the Department of Education. CSL operates cross-sectorally and full details relating to its role and function are available on this website.
Special Education Support Service
The Special Education Support Service (SESS) is a cross sectorial support service offering professional learning opportunities to teachers in relation to special educational provision. This website provides resources, information and guidelines for teachers and identifies continuing professional development opportunities in the area of special education.
Education Support Centres Ireland
The Education Support Centres Ireland (ESCI) is the umbrella organisation of the 21 full-time and 9 part-time Education Centres in Ireland. Education Centres organize the local delivery of national programmes of teacher professional development on behalf of the Department of Education and Skills. Centres also organize a varied local programme of activities for teachers, school management and parents in response to demand. This website provides information about the Education Centre network and professional development courses available.
National Behaviour Support Service
The National Behaviour Support Service (NBSS) provides support and expertise to partner post primary schools on issues related to behaviour. This website provides information on how the three- level behavioural support model operating in schools. It presents many of the interventions, projects and initiatives implemented by schools.
Scoilnet
Scoilnet is the education portal of the Department of Education in Ireland. Curriculum focused resources and support for primary and post-primary schools are available. These resources have been selected and reviewed by curriculum specialists and teachers. Scoilnet actively promotes the integration of ICT in teaching and learning.
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets is a multimedia project that offers research-based reading strategies, lessons, and activities to help young children learn how to read. The website provides resources to assist parents, teachers, and other educators in helping struggling readers build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.
BeLonGTo
BeLonGTo is a national organisation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgenered (LGBTI+) young people aged between 14 and 23. This website provides information about the services of BeLonGTo and also offers access to a wide range of resources around LGBTI+ issues and particularly relating to bullying. On this website you will find extensive information on how our three-level behavioural support model operates in schools and access research, publications and resources.
Irish National Teachers' Organisation
The Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) is a teacher union representing primary teachers in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. This site gives access to information relating to working conditions and other educational information.
Association of Secondary Teachers
The Association of Secondary Teachers (ASTI) is a teachers’ union representing post-primary teachers in the Republic of Ireland. This site gives access to information relating to working conditions and other educational information.
Teachers' Union of Ireland
The Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) is a trade union representing teachers and lecturers engaged in post-primary, higher and further education in the Republic of Ireland. This site gives access to information relating to working conditions and other educational information.