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ACCS/Info Bulletin 30/25

Please note the attached ACCS/Info Bulletin 30/25. Re: The Education Therapy Service (ETS) - Planning for new Post-Primary Special Classes for the 2026/2027 School Year - Circular 0072/2025: The Irish Sign Language Specialist Classroom Support (ISL SCS) - The Role of the Guidance Counsellor in Post-Primary Schools - Focus Groups - Open Call to All Stakeholders and Invitation to Register Interest

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ACCS/Info Bulletin 29/25

Re: State Examinations Commission: The State Examinations Commission Annual Report 2024, RACE Instructions for Schools 2026, Consolidated Coursework Rules and Procedures, which incorporates Rules for the Use of AI, 2026 Timetables, Assessment Adjustments for Leaving Certificate 2026 (+Junior Cycle CBA arrangements) 

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ACCS Info Bulletin 28/25

Re: 1. Interim Ancillary Grant 2025.  2. DEY Customer Service Research – Staff Survey Invitation 2025.

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ACCS Information Note Re: Notice from DEY regarding a temporary disruption to the delivery of printed payslips.

Notice from DEY regarding a temporary disruption to the delivery of printed payslips

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ACCS/Info Bulletin 23/25

Re: Circular 0068/2025 - Senior Cycle Redevelopment (SCR) Implementation Support Measures

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Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders

Key Updates Include: Upcoming Conferences, HR Updates ,Senior Cycle Reform and Croke Park Hours, SEC 2026 RACE Application Process, Artificial Intelligence Guidance and Assessment Rules, Special Classes and Space Optimisation, Furniture, Equipment, and Tendering Procedures, Governance, Board Training, and Reporting, Reminders and Additional Updates, Budget and DEY Strategy Documents, Further Education Pathways and QQI Options

SEN webinar - Smart tools for the modern SENCO

SEN webinar - Smart tools for the modern SENCO

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

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

Establishing and Utilising Microsoft SharePoint

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 Management and School Leaders

ACCS Education Webinar

Transition Year Programme Statement - Assessment and Reporting

Governance in Schools - Implementing Bí Cineálta Procedures

Governance in Schools - Implementing Bí Cineálta Procedures to Prevent & Address Bullying Behaviour for Post Primary Schools