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ACCS/Info Bulletin 23/26
ACCS/Info Bulletin 23/26

Re: Senior Cycle Redevelopment (SCR) Implementation Support Measures

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ACCS Information Note regarding AI Survey for Schools, and Irish Language Teachers' Seminar (Comhdháil Teagaisc)
ACCS Information Note regarding AI Survey for Schools, and Irish Language Teachers' Seminar (Comhdháil Teagaisc)

ACCS Information Note Re: 1. AI Survey for Schools and 2. Irish Language Teachers' Seminar (Comhdháil Teagaisc) – 16 September 2026.

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ACCS/Info Bulletin 22/26
ACCS/Info Bulletin 22/26

Re: Post-Primary Admissions and Special Education Places: Circulars 0053/2026 and 0063/2026.

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ACCS/Info Bulletin 21/26
ACCS/Info Bulletin 21/26

Re: Circular Letter 0066/2026 - Interim amendment to the operation of the whole school component of the Croke Park Hours (CPH) for teachers in the Post-Primary Sector.

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ACCS/Info Bulletin 20/26
ACCS/Info Bulletin 20/26

ACCS/Info Bulletin 20/26. Re: Follow-up from ACCS Briefing for Boards of Management & School Leaders (August 2026)

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ACCS WEBINAR RECORDINGS

 
ACCS CPD Webinars
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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Child Protection Procedures Webinar for Boards of Managment
Child Protection Procedures Webinar for Boards of Managment

Child Protection Procedures Webinar for Boards of Managment

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Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
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

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ACCS Events 2026 - 2027
Child Protection Procedures for Schools
Sept 1
Child Protection Procedures for Schools
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ACCS Area Information Meeting (Ulster/Connacht)
Sept 14
ACCS Area Information Meeting (Ulster/Connacht)
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ACCS Area Information Meeting (Munster)
Sept 15
ACCS Area Information Meeting (Munster)
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ACCS Area Information Meeting (Dublin/Leinster)
Sept 16
ACCS Area Information Meeting (Dublin/Leinster)
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ACCS Monthly Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
Sept 24
ACCS Monthly Briefing for Boards of Management and School Leaders
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The Middle Leadership Training Programme – Cohort 7 Residential 1
Sept 29
The Middle Leadership Training Programme – Cohort 7 Residential 1
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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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