The Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST) will be commencing Phase 3 of its Formative Assessment Using Digital Portfolios initiative for primary schools in January.

It is envisaged that 18 schools will be involved in this programme throughout the school from January to June 2023. We recommend that a small number of teachers per school participate in this initiative and key learnings can be shared with the rest of the teachers after the initiative has concluded. This initiative focuses on the manner in which formative assessment can be effectively supported and enhanced in the classroom through the use of digital portfolios. Reflection upon this process will form a core component.

Engagement in this project will involve the following key aspects:
Attendance at a face-to-face launch event on January 18th from exploring the initiative and it's key tenets.
Staff completion of a short online digital portfolio course (1.5 hours in duration) prior to the first school visitor from the advisor, delivered through PDST’s online learning platform.

Three school visits per school from a PDST advisor to support teachers in exploring, creating and using digital portfolios for formative assessment, along with a potential online support session.

Attendance at a face-to-face Shared Learning Day on June 14th.

Substitute cover will be provided for two teachers per school to attend both face-to-face events.

If you wish to take part in this initiative, please complete the online expression of interest form here or at tiny.cc/digitalportfolios2023. Closing date for expressions of interest is December 16th at 5pm. Schools will be randomly selected to participate and successful applicants will be contacted in late December.

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EDelia will also be running a free one hour Webinar : Introduction to Coaching & Mentoring.
The workshop runs for one hour and will take place on Wednesday, 7th of December at 6.30 pm. This course is created for beginners that are curious about what coaching is and how it might be used in both a professional and personal setting. Participants can learn more about how to use a solution-focused approach, gain insight into what motivates people and more.

You can register HERE to secure your place

All of EDelia Group courses are endorsed by the Centre for School Leadership with the aim of supporting quality professional learning for school leaders. The workshop runs over 7 weeks every Thursday, (except Week 4 on Wednesday, 8th of February) online via Zoom. It will begin on Thursday 19th January at 7 pm.

This course has 7 x 2.5 hour sessions and is at a discounted price of €550 for those who are eligible for discounted rates through our education plan for teachers, schools and universities.

You can register HERE to secure your place

You can register HERE to secure your place