HTAI, the History Teachers' Association of Ireland, will hold their 2019 Annual Conference in Mullingar Park Hotel on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th October.  The theme this year is

History & Commemoration - Teaching Controversial Issues

For the full timetable please click here.  Bookings through www.htai.ie

 

Following the launch of the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST) Wellread National Award in 2015, the PDST would like to invite schools to register for a possible award in October 2020 or thereafter.

The PDST Wellread National Award aims to promote the development of a reading culture in school communities towards supporting the personal and academic development of our young people. It involves all stakeholders including students, teachers, parents, Board of Management and the wider community in reading and associated activities.

Over the past number of years, more than 500 mathematics teachers have been involved in Lesson Study groups and have attended Lesson Study meetings in schools and education centres around the country.  Lesson-Study Induction will take place in:

• Dublin - 17th & 18th September 2019
• Sligo - 24th & 25th September 2019
• Limerick - 24th & 25th September 2019

Substitute cover will be provided for both days - Register your interest here.

C4E, Coaching for Educators, provides educational organisations with easy access to professional, certified coaches who volunteer their time to coach educators - free of charge.

Blackrock Education Centre has published a new book, written by Dr Séamus Cannon with Gráinne O'Malley and Colin Scudds.

You'd be Filled with Wonder tells the story of the 200 year old Dun Laoghaire Harbour.  This is a story of shipwrecks, forgotten heroes, prison ships & tordepoes! Above all it is a human story of poverty, hardship and true determination. 

Sure to appeal to people of all ages.
The cost is €9 and can be purchased in local shops or through our publishing website, www.becpublishing.com