ACCS/Info Bulletin 28/26

The Secretary,
Board of Management,
each Community and Comprehensive School.

Members of the Executive of ACCS.

Dear Secretary,

Please note the attached ACCS/Info Bulletin 28/26. Re: Follow-up from ACCS Briefing for Boards of Management & School Leaders (October 2026).

Briefing topics included:

  1. ACCS Professional Learning Programme 2026/27.

  2. Education Budget and Funding.  

  3. Teacher Hours And Contracts.

  4. School Self-Evaluation Cycle.

  5. Senior Cycle Redevelopment.

  6. Professional Learning.

  7. State Examinations and Digital Systems

  8. Artificial Intelligence

  9. Sustainability And Energy Procurement

  10. Storm Closure and Emergency Procedures

Please also find attached information on the NPC’s Tomorrow’s World - Education Conference 2026, taking place in Kildare Town Community School on Saturday the 7th of November. The conference is an EU Presidency-associated event. Parents are invited to register, and we would appreciate if you could please forward the information to parents in your school community.

 

Kind regards,

Dr. Áine O'Sullivan
General Secretary,
ACCS

Briefing Recording
Slides

David Cahill