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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. This event brought together School Leaders to discuss and celebrate the achievements of Community and Comprehensive schools across Ireland.

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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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ACCS Events 2024-2025
ACCS Monthly Briefing for Boards of Managment and Schools
May 1
ACCS Monthly Briefing for Boards of Managment and Schools
Legal and Data Protection Workshop
May 14
Legal and Data Protection Workshop
ACCS Monthly Briefing for Boards of Managment and Schools
May 29
ACCS Monthly Briefing for Boards of Managment and Schools

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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

Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders

Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders - January 2025

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 - December 2024

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