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Supporting Retired Staff

Person - Jim McGlynn

Did you know that we have a Retired Staff Association (RSA)? We were the first Education and Training Board in the country to set one up in 2022 but what does it do? In this blog, Association Secretary, our former…

Exploring Transversal Skills through Erasmus+

John Boyce, Assistant Manager, Gartan Outdoor Education and Training Centre.

The European Union’s Erasmus+ Programme is the EU’s programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. The 2021-2027 programme places a strong focus on social inclusion, the green and digital transitions, and promoting young people’s participation in democratic life.…

Governance of Donegal ETB

Two people.

The work of Education and Training Boards is governed by a number of pieces of legislation to ensure that the work we carry out is done so effectively and public sector money is properly spent. But what exactly does governance…

Working with Partners: ChangeMakers Donegal

We work in partnership with a wide range of organisations locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. One such partner that we work with locally within the county (but with a global outlook), is ChangeMakers Donegal. What do they do and how…

Leaving Certificate Reforms

Image of Person - Annette Gildea

For as long as many of us can remember, the Leaving Certificate has been assessed by end-of-year examinations. However, this assessment process is now undergoing a huge change, but what exactly are these changes and what does it mean for…

Professional Development of Teachers

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‘We seek to offer the very best quality education and training opportunities to all learners, by employing staff who are equipped to carry out their responsibilities’ (Donegal ETB Strategy Statement 2022-2026). In a rapidly changing world, our post-primary teachers achieve…