“I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things.” ( Mother Teresa)
Since the introduction of the Instructional Leadership Programme (ILP) in 2008, the Steering Committee has endeavoured to establish partnerships with like minded organisations to support the development of teacher learning.
In fact, such is its importance that it is set as one of the key priorities in the Strategic Plans 2021 – 2023 and 2024 – 2026, to ‘Develop partnerships at National and International level’ one of its key priorities’ (2023, p.4).
We are honoured to have partnered with the following organisations.
- Teaching Council
- Limerick Education Centre
- NAPD
- Léargas
- Društvo Ravnatelj
ILP Strategic Plan 2023 – 2026 (p.4)
The nature of our partnerships:
ILP & the Teaching Council
Since the introduction of Cosán – framework for teachers’ learning (2016) we have endeavoured to align ILP with it. In 2022, we developed and introduced a module to the programme, Professional & Collaborative in Practice. This module aims to give participants an understanding of professional and collaborative reflection and provide them with a range of reflection tools
ILP & Limerick Education Centre
In 2023 we partnered with Limerick Education Centre to develop a programme for primary school teachers. Eochair – the key to happy, active, and inclusive learning focuses on pedagogy and professional & collaborative reflection. Based on the content of the Instructional Leadership Programme for Post Primary teachers, it has been designed to support primary school teachers in the implementation of the new primary curriculum.
ILP & NAPD, Društvo Ravnatelj (Slovenia) and Léargas
We worked in partnership with the NAPD and Društvo Ravnatelj, funded by Léargas, to develop and deliver a programme to support principals and deputy principals as instructional leaders. Lasair, aims to provide post-primary senior leadership teams with core skills, key competencies, and resources that are significant in the leadership of teaching and learning, towards to improving student learning outcomes.
More about our partners
Teaching Council
The Teaching Council was established on a statutory basis in March 2006. The Teaching Council is the regulator of the teaching profession in Ireland and their role is to protect the public by promoting and regulating professional standards in teaching.
This is achieved through the statutory registration of teachers, ensuring a highly qualified teaching profession, whose members meet and uphold high standards of professional competence and conduct.
Teaching Council Strategic Plan 2022 – 2027
https://www.teachingcouncil.ie/professional-learning/cosan
https://www.teachingcouncil.ie/professional-learning/initial-teacher-education
https://www.teachingcouncil.ie/professional-learning/droichead-induction
https://www.teachingcouncil.ie/professional-learning/research
Limerick Education Centre
Limerick Education Support Centre is one of a national network of 21 full-time Education Support Centres. The Centre has been operating since 1973 and has grown in strength and function since those earlier days. It aims to
- To provide a collaborative space for the sharing and dissemination of knowledge and information with all education stakeholders, especially by the organisation of courses, seminars, conferences, lectures, debates, symposia and all other means subject to the approval of the committee.
- To encourage fruitful links with and between the different levels of education.
- To co-operate and engage with other Education Support Centres, full and part-time, so as to ensure that an effective network of Centres is established.
- To plan for the development of expertise in key areas and to share such expertise throughout the Education Support Centre Network and the education system in general.
- To act as a resource centre which would enable education stakeholders to prepare and construct equipment and materials for use in their own schools and in addition to facilitate the display of teachers’ and pupils’ work and materials for use in their own school and to provide for a display of textbooks, materials and equipment.
The National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals is the professional association for second level school leaders in Ireland. It aims to
- provide a united voice for the organisations of Principals and Deputy Principals on issues of common concern
- ensure that Principals and Deputy Principals are treated as one of the “Education Partners” and are represented a of right on all relevant local and national bodies both statutory and non-statutory
- ensure that Principals and Deputy-Principals are consulted on all relevant matters and in particular on new initiatives which impinge on their role
- represent the views of Principals and Deputy Principals to all interested groups and relevant bodies
- provide support/advice for Principals and Deputy Principals through a secretariat.
The National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals is the professional association for second level school leaders in Ireland. It aims to
NAPD is committed to the development of school leadership that is based upon philosophical and moral principles as well as professional skills.
Društvo Ravnatelj
Društvo Ravnatelj is an association of principals in secondary schools, colleges and dormitories in Slovenia. The association strives for good working conditions for principals, for status, for fair pay, for quality implantation of education. The members share their experience and knowledge in the field of teaching and school management.
Through their activities, they
- Take care of education, improvement and training of members of the association and professionals in the field of upbringing and education.
- Represent the professional and social interests of the members of the association and offer professional and collegial help and support.
- Cooperate with all private, governmental and non-governmental organisations and other bodies that can contribute to the full realisation of the fundamental goals of the association.
- Constantly take care of enforcing and finding opportunities to ensure optimal conditions for the quality work of the members of the association in the field of pedagogy and management of the institution, ensuring the creative attitude of other educational institutions towards the principal.
Léargas
Léargas manage international and national exchange programmes in education, youth and community work, and vocational education and training. These exchanges connect people in different communities and countries and bring an international dimension to the work of organisations across Ireland. They are the National Agency for Erasmus+ in Adult Education, School Education, Vocational Education and Training, Youth and Sport. They have built a national and international reputation for effectively managing significant levels of funding to support international collaboration and exchange and they have also built a reputation for a friendly and supportive approach to programme applicants and beneficiaries.
Léargas’ mission is to enable international collaboration and exchange. They promote and fund intercultural, collaborative projects between Ireland and other countries. All their work serves to advance national and European policy. Léargas aims to
- facilitate good working relationships that spark awareness and appreciation of inclusion, diversity, digital transformation and environmental sustainability across social, cultural and educational domains.
- promote the value of international collaboration and exchange in education, training, and youth work.
- make international cooperation and learning accessible to a wide range of people and organisations.
- contribute to the implementation of policy and practice in education, training, adult education, volunteering and youth work.
- provide opportunities for the development of new skills for active participation in society and education.
- support the strategic development of organisations and the personal and skills development of individuals.