Welcome to the MLPSI! We hope that this year marks the beginning of a very successful language learning experience for your whole school community. In this section we hope to inform you of the information you need to know in order to properly establish modern language learning in your school. If at any time you cannot find/access the information you need, please contact your Regional Advisor or the National Coordinator by email or phone - Contact Details
Things you need to do in September:
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TIMETABLE - Ensure that the modern language timetable has been arranged and that all staff and parents are aware that your school is now part of the MLPSI
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CPD - Ensure that your language teacher(s) have registered to attend a language-specific training day at the venue nearest your school. Details of all CPD days will be uploaded to this website later this month
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SCHOOL PROFILE FORM - Make sure your School Profile Form has been returned to the Kildare Education Centre. This was posted to your school but can also be downloaded by clicking here
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RESOURCE & VT GRANTS - If your school is eligible for these grants, please return completed forms to Primary Administration, Section 1, DES, Athlone. A guide to filling out the VT grant form can be downloaded here
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CURRICULUM - All new schools received a CD containing the NCCA's Draft Curriculum Guidelines and Teacher Guidelines. If you need to download more copies, you can do so by clicking here
MLPSI SUPPORT - Contact your Regional Advisor to organise a support visit for your school
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RESOURCES - Look up the language section of the MLPSI website and also download the resource list for your chosen language, Italian, Spanish, German, French . Your Regional Advisor will be able to advise you on which resources to invest in
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GUIDELINES FOR NEW VTs - If your school employs a Visiting Teacher, please download our guidelines for the Induction of VTs
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SEMINARS FOR NEW PRINCIPALS - If you were unable to attend one of these seminars, please look at the Courses section to download the presentations delivered.
Please note that the MLPSI is a support service and we are happy to deal with all queries pertaining to the teaching and learning of modern languages including training, resources, european funding opportunities etc. Please direct all financial queries re. grants etc. to colleagues in Primary Administration, Section 1, Department of Education and Science - tel. 09064-83971.
Visiting Teachers should note that the higher rate of pay can only be paid to teachers whose qualifications have been ratified by the Teaching Council - please see their website for further details
This page will be updated on a regular basis....check back in a few days for further information and updates!
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