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ACCS/Info Bulletin 11/25

The Directors of Redeployment have concluded the 2025 redeployment process at post-primary level.

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ACCS/Info Bulletin 10/25

1. Schoolbooks Scheme. 2. Junior Cycle Update. 3. School Calendars.

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ACCS Convention in Slieve Russell, Cavan, sets the pathway for continued School Success

The Association of Community and Comprehensive Schools (ACCS) held its Annual Convention from March 26 to March 28, 2025, at the Slieve Russell Hotel in County Cavan.

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ACCS Information Note

Reminder: Special Needs Assistant (SNA) National Training Programme – A Webinar for School Leaders
Thursday, 10th April 2025: 4:00pm – 4:45pm

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ACCS/Info Bulletin 06/25

ACCS/Info Bulletin 06/25. Re: Schoolbooks Grant Guidance for Post Primary Schools 2025 - 2026

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ACCS Convention, 26th - 28th March

The 2025 ACCS Convention will be held in the Slieve Russell Hotel in Cavan on the 26th, 27th and 28th of March.

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ACCS/Info Bulletin 01/25

Status Red Alert: Schools in Status Red Areas to close.

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Invitation to Governance in Schools Board of Management Training Webinar - Health and Safety in Schools & Financial Guidelines - Thursday 3rd October 2024 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.
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The Middle Leadership Team Distributed Leadership: Embedding Effective Leadership Practices in Schools
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ACCS: Request to Complete SEN Sub-Committee Survey – Your Input Needed for Upcoming Webinars
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Follow-up from Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders 20th of August 2024
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ACCS Professional Learning Programme 2024/2025
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Appointment of Paul Thornton as ACCS Assistant General Secretary

The ACCS Executive is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Thornton as ACCS Assistant General Secretary from the 1st of September 2024

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ACCS Students to the fore at Bí Cineálta launch

ACCS Students to the fore at Bí Cineálta launch in Dublin last week

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ACCS Information Note

Extension of closing date for return of SECRETARIES’ SURVEY - 26th June 2024

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ACCS Reminder- Invitation to Register Newly Appointed Principals & Deputy Principals for Induction In-Service on the 12th of August 2024
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ACCS: Follow-up from Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders – 30th May 2024.
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ACCS Continuous Professional Development Programme 2024/2025
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ACCS CPD: Final Reminder to Register for ACCS Clerical Officer/School Secretary In-Service in Clayton Liffey Valley Hotel - Monday 20th May
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ACCS Invitation to Community & Comprehensive Schools to participate in Middle Leaders Training Programme - Cohort 5.
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Invitation to attend ACCS Legal & Data Protection Workshop Webinar on Wednesday 15th May 2023 from 9.30 a.m. – 11.00 a.m.
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Appointment of Áine O’Sullivan as ACCS General Secretary

The ACCS Executive is pleased to announce the appointment of Áine O’Sullivan as ACCS General Secretary from the 1st of September 2024.

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ACCS Information Note

SEC - LCVP Information for Schools

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ACCS: Invitation to Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders – Thursday 25th April 2024 Time: 9.30am – 10.30am
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Reminder to Register: ACCS Education Conference on Wednesday the 17th of April 2024 in Kildare Town Community School, Co. Kildare.
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ACCS Information Note

Turas Abhaile Recruitment Service

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ACCS: Spectrum April Wellbeing Series and Weekly Digital Gym Schedule
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ACCS online ‘Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders’, Tuesday the 9th of April 2024. Time: 9.30am – 10.30am.
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ACCS: Invitation to Education Conference hosted by Kildare Town Community School, on Wednesday the 17th of April 2024.
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Invitation to ACCS Webinar on Pathways from Post Primary School for Students with Special Educational Needs - Tuesday, 19th March 2024, from 11.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon
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ACCS CPD Webinars
Legal and Data Protection Webinar
Legal and Data Protection Webinar
Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
ACCS ICT Webinar
ACCS ICT Webinar
ACCS Webinar on the new SET Guidelines
ACCS Webinar on the new SET Guidelines
DEIS Webinar - Strategies to improve School Attendance
DEIS Webinar - Strategies to improve School Attendance
Briefing for Boards of Managment and School Leaders
Briefing for Boards of Managment and School Leaders
ACCS Education Webinar
ACCS Education Webinar
Governance in Schools - Implementing Bí Cineálta Procedures
Governance in Schools - Implementing Bí Cineálta Procedures
Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
ICT Webinar - Keeping our students safe online
ICT Webinar - Keeping our students safe online
Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
Education Webinar - A Practical Approach to the new Transition Year Statement
Education Webinar - A Practical Approach to the new Transition Year Statement
DEIS Webinar - Resourcing of DEIS Schools
DEIS Webinar - Resourcing of DEIS Schools
ICT webinar on the introduction and use of One-to-One devices in schools
ICT webinar on the introduction and use of One-to-One devices in schools
Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
Governance in Schools - Human Resources - Board of Management's Responsibilities as Employer
Governance in Schools - Human Resources - Board of Management's Responsibilities as Employer
Webinar on Incidental SEN Inspections
Webinar on Incidental SEN Inspections
Webinar for Boards of Management - Health and Safety & School Finances
Webinar for Boards of Management - Health and Safety & School Finances
Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
ACCS Legal and data protection update for schools
ACCS Legal and data protection update for schools
Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
DEIS Webinar
DEIS Webinar
Briefing for Boards of Mangement and School Leaders
Briefing for Boards of Mangement and School Leaders
Education Sub-Committee - Developing and using Success Criteria effectively in the Junior Cycle Classroom
Education Sub-Committee - Developing and using Success Criteria effectively in the Junior Cycle Classroom
Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
Governance in Schools - The Role and Responsibilities of the Chairperson and Principal
Governance in Schools - The Role and Responsibilities of the Chairperson and Principal
Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
Board of Management Training - Health and Safety in Schools & Financial Guidelines
Board of Management Training - Health and Safety in Schools & Financial Guidelines
Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
 

ACCS at a glance

The Association of Community and Comprehensive Schools (ACCS) is the national representative Association for 97 Community and Comprehensive Post-Primary Schools nationwide. Founded on the 26th March, 1982 in Milltown Park, Dublin, ACCS is one of the partners in education that participate actively in national decision making at Post-Primary level.

 

97

member schools

The ACCS is the national representative Association for 97 Community and Comprehensive Post-Primary Schools nationwide.

 

37+

Years Serving communities

Founded on the 26th March, 1982 in Milltown Park, Dublin, ACCS is one of the partners in education that participate actively in national decision making at Post-Primary level. 

 
 

5700+

school staff supported

The ACCS support over 5700 staff across our 97 member schools including advice and support to schools, negotiation/policy setting and implementation, research, development and training.

 
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