Dr Shivaun O'Brien presents at the OIDE Inaugural Staff Professional Learning Event

31/08/2023

Oide, the new support service for teachers and school leaders in Ireland, was formed from the integration of four existing support services and was launched on 1st September 2023

Oide, the new support service for teachers and school leaders in Ireland, was formed from the integration of four existing support services and was launched on 1st September 2023. The existing support services at the time were: the Centre for School Leadership, Junior Cycle for Teachers, the National Induction Programme for Teachers, and the Professional Development Support Service for Teachers.

Oide held its inaugural staff professional learning event in Wexford on 30-31st August 2023, with over 400 in attendance. Dr. Shivaun O’Brien from EQI presented on ‘Towards Building Our Culture’, which focused on the importance of building the type of culture that will support the purpose of the organisation. Dr. O’Brien also facilitated a discussion that focused on Oide values, which will inform the development of the Oide strategic plan for the coming years.