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Post Primary Dealing with Teacher Underperformance

Post Primary Dealing with Teacher Underperformance

Cost:

270

Location:

Dublin

Start Date:

21 September 2011

End Date:

21 September 2011

Event Email Reminder

Full Day

To register your interest in attending this event, please email Vanessa@legal-island.com with the course title and your contact details. We'll put you on a reserve list in case a place becomes available. If it doesn't, you'll be contacted first when we next run this event.

Description

Earlier this year the Department of Education and Skills introduced the new procedure relating to the professional competence of teachers. This procedure represents a radical change in terms of how the issue of teacher performance must now be managed. Significantly, it is now accepted that they are accountable to their employer, the Board of Management with regard to issues of competency. This full day seminar delivered by a leading education expert and a qualified employment solicitor is designed to explain how the new procedure is intended to work, what it requires and how best to conduct a disciplinary hearing under the new measures. Places are limited at each event, so book early to guarantee your place on this brand new course.

Event Programme:

Morning Sessions  

  • Overview of the new Five Steps procedure from Informal Notice to Teacher Appeal
  • Examination of Four Scenarios of Teacher Performance (Group Learning)
  • Drafting Typical Improvement Plans
  • Drawing up of Good Practice Points

Afternoon Sessions  

  • Protecting yourself from allegations of bullying
  • A close look at what the principles of natural justice in law require you to do for the teacher
  • The Teacher's rights - the right to know the case the teacher has to face, the right to challenge the evidence, call witnesses and to representation.
  • Group critique of a mock hearing (video)
  • Choosing the appropriate disciplinary action - a look at the sanctions available and the legal principles of "proportionality" and what it means for you
  • Preparing for Appeal

Who Should Attend?
This seminar is intended for Principals and their Deputies and for members of Boards of Management.

Duration ~ Date ~ Location

Full Day: 9.30am - 4.30pm

Wednesday 21st September 2011

Croke Park, Dublin

Cost

€270

Save €30 if you book and pay online.

How to Book

Book & Pay Online: Each event page has a link to the booking form at the top. Just fill in the form and click 'Continue'. You can pay by credit card and your details will be sent to us. Confirmation of your booking will be sent to you by email.

Reserve Online & Pay by Invoice: Alternatively, if you require an invoice before paying you can reserve a place online.

For all multiple credit card bookings please call our admin team on 01 401 3874

Facilitators

Clive Byrne - Director, NAPD - TBC

John Hogan - Partner, Leman Solicitors

Deborah Kearney - Solicitor, Leman Solicitors

John Stevenson - Education Consultant

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