One of the many initiatives managed by our music service, Donegal Music Education Partnership, is a number of ensemble groups, one of which is the Donegal Chamber Orchestra. This year it celebrates its twentieth anniversary. How and why was it…
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…
2025 was a landmark year for child protection across the Education and Training Board (ETB) sector. With the publication of the new Child Protection Procedures for Schools 2025 and the requirement for full implementation by December 2026, our schools and…
One of the ways we support community education classes across County Donegal is through the annual Reach Fund. What does this Fund cover and how does it benefit local communities? In this month’s blog, our Adult Education Officer, Aidan McCloskey,…
Our Adult Guidance and Information Service, part of our Further Education and Training (FET) Service, provides free, confidential, and professional guidance to adults across Co Donegal. It is designed for everyone. Whether you’re one of our students or a member…
Donegal Education and Training Board’s (ETB) Psychology Service has been providing support to students, staff, and families across post-primary schools and Further Education and Training centres, including Youthreach, since 2010. One of the most important, and sometimes challenging, parts of…
This term, an exciting new Leaving Certificate subject, Drama, Film and Theatre Studies, was introduced in two of our schools, Finn Valley College in Stranorlar and St Catherine’s Vocational School in Killybegs. What will students learn? In this blog, our…
In today’s fast-paced world, staying ahead in your career often means continuously learning and developing new skills. But finding time to undertake substantial blocks of learning is often not possible because of the time commitment involved. That’s where micro-credentials come…
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…
Crana College in Buncrana is one of fifteen post-primary schools that we manage around the county and one of three in the Inishowen Peninsula. This year the school celebrated a century of education. This is a remarkable milestone for any…