Continuing Professional Developoment is highly valued in Le Chéile Schools and we are happy to let our teachers know about suitable and relevant courses that are brought to our attention.

Tóríacht: Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership

This diploma is offered jointly by the Professional Development Service for Teachers and the Education Department NUI Maynooth. The programme is supported by the Department of Education and Skills.

It aims to enhance participants' current work and to support their preparation for future leadership and management positions. It aims to develop the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills for successful modern school leadership. The programme is delivered through a blended model of facilitated sessions and on-line workshops in parallel with individual and group projects and presentations. It will be presented subject to sufficient applicants, over one academic year between September 2011 and June 2012 in the following centres:
NUI Maynooth and Education Centres in Castlebar, Drumcondra, Kilkenny and Tralee.

Induction will take place in NUI Maynooth on 3rd September 2011 (attendance compulsory)

The course is intended for qualified teachers at primary or post primary level with a minimum of four years teaching experience. Selection may apply. Aplications must be completed through www.pac.ie

The closing date for applications is June 17th 2011. For more information contact Catherine Moynihan, PDST This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

A new MA in Ecology and Religion at All Hallows

This programme originated with the Columban Institute at Dalgan Park under the guidance of Seán Mc Donagh. It is aimed at those who want to explore imortant synergies between the environmetal sciences and theological worldviews.In advacne of the launch at All Hallows DCU in July 2011 there will be a series of Saturday workshops from March 26th to April 16th to highlight the programme's interdisciplinary strengths and to give potential students a flavour of what is on offer. For more information please consult the brochure. 

A new MA in Theology from the Mater Dei Institute, Dublin:

"In the experience of crisis of Christian faith evident on so many levels, there is a need to look with fresh eyes at what has shaped the expression of Christian faith, tradition and culture. The MA in Theology offered by the Mater Dei INstitute is designed to meet such a need..."  Professor Raphael Gallagher,  For more information see www.materdei.dcu.ie

A new MA in Christian Leadership in Education from Mary Immaculate College, Limerick:

"On successful completion of this programme participants will be able to articulate and evaluate critically current principles of Christian Educational leadership and will be in a position to apply best practice in building a positive learning environment in the schoool based on Christina principles." Dr Eugene Duffy. For more information see www.mic.ul.ie

A Post Graduate Diploma in Spirituality and Leadership in Education offered jointly by the Marino Insititute and the Milltown Institute. this course offers:

• Overview of the foundation documents, philosophy and context for Catholic Education
• Development of personal faith and leadership skills
• Preparation for leadership responsibilities and career progression.

For more information see www.mie.ie