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ACCS Information Note: Junior Cycle 2026 Results - Important SEC Update
ACCS Information Note: Junior Cycle 2026 Results - Important SEC Update

Please see the important update issued today by the State Examinations Commission (SEC) regarding the 2026 Junior Cycle Results.

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Strategic Workforce Planning for Teachers in Ireland report published by UNESCO
Strategic Workforce Planning for Teachers in Ireland report published by UNESCO

The report examines nine interconnected areas, from shortage subjects and substitute teaching to workforce diversity. For each, it reviews existing Irish and international initiatives, draws lessons from international experience and presents actionable, co-created recommendations.

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ACCS/Info Bulletin 26/26
ACCS/Info Bulletin 26/26

Re: Industrial Action Update and Guidance.

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ACCS Information Note: Junior Cycle Results 2026
ACCS Information Note: Junior Cycle Results 2026

Junior Cycle Results 2026

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Entries for ACCS Debating Competition closing soon!
Entries for ACCS Debating Competition closing soon!

The entries for the ACCS Annual Senior Debating Competition 2027 will close on Friday the 2nd of October 2026.

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Governance in Schools - Child Protection Procedures for Schools
Governance in Schools - Child Protection Procedures for Schools

Child Protection Procedures for Schools

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The Appointment Process for Leadership and Management Posts
The Appointment Process for Leadership and Management Posts

The Appointment Process for Leadership and Management Posts

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ACCS Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
ACCS Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders

ACCS Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders

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ACCS Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
ACCS Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders

ACCS Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders

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Legal and Data Protection Webinar
Legal and Data Protection Webinar

Legal and Data Protection Webinar

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ACCS Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
ACCS Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders

ACCS Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders

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ACCS Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
ACCS Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders

ACCS Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders

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Education Webinar - Differntiation in the Classroom
Education Webinar - Differntiation in the Classroom

Education Webinar - Differentiation in the Classroom

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SEN Webinar - Senior Cycle L2LPs and QQI Level 3/4 Learning Programmes
SEN Webinar - Senior Cycle L2LPs and QQI Level 3/4 Learning Programmes

Senior Cycle L2LPs - One School’s Experience to Date
QQI Level 3/4 Alternative Learning Programmes

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ACCS Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
ACCS Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders

ACCS Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders

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ACCS Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
ACCS Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders

ACCS Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders

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SEN Webinar - Ableism: A focus on Autism address- neurodiversity and language use
SEN Webinar - Ableism: A focus on Autism address- neurodiversity and language use

Ableism: A focus on Autism address- neurodiversity and language use

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ACCS Events 2026 - 2027
Induction of newly appointed Principals and Deputy Principals
Oct 20
Induction of newly appointed Principals and Deputy Principals
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Student Perspectives On Teaching & Learning In The Educational space (SPOTLITE)
Oct 21
Student Perspectives On Teaching & Learning In The Educational space (SPOTLITE)
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ACCS Monthly Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
Oct 22
ACCS Monthly Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
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ICT Conference
Nov 12
ICT Conference
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Student Perspectives On Teaching & Learning In The Educational space (SPOTLITE)
Nov 25
Student Perspectives On Teaching & Learning In The Educational space (SPOTLITE)
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The Annual ACCS In-School Management (ISM) Conference
Dec 3
The Annual ACCS In-School Management (ISM) Conference
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ACCS Monthly Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
Dec 17
ACCS Monthly Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
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SEN Conference
Jan 20
SEN Conference
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ACCS Monthly Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
Jan 28
ACCS Monthly Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
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The Middle Leadership Training Programme – Cohort 7 Residential 2
Feb 9
The Middle Leadership Training Programme – Cohort 7 Residential 2
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Competency-Based Recruitment and Selection for Principal and Deputy Principal Appointments
Feb 25
Competency-Based Recruitment and Selection for Principal and Deputy Principal Appointments
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ACCS Annual Convention 2027
Mar 3
ACCS Annual Convention 2027
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The ACCS Annual Education Conference 2027
Apr 22
The ACCS Annual Education Conference 2027
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ACCS Monthly Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
Apr 29
ACCS Monthly Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
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ACCS Monthly Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
May 27
ACCS Monthly Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
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