Initial Teacher Education (Céim)
To become a primary, post-primary and further education teacher in Ireland, you must complete a programme of initial teacher education (ITE).
Induction (Droichead)
Droichead is an integrated professional induction framework for newly qualified teachers (NQTs). The main objective of the Droichead process is to support the professional learning of NQTs during the induction phase, thus laying the foundations for subsequent professional growth and learning for the next phase of their career.
Lifelong Professional Learning (Cosán)
Cosán is a framework developed to guide, support and recognise teachers’ continuing professional learning following their induction process.
Updates and insights on Céim and Droichead policies
Information on the implementation of the Céim standards and the Droichead Policy Review 2023-2025 are available here.
Teachers Professional Journeys: The First Decade study
The TPJ study is a groundbreaking longitudinal research study on teaching in Ireland.
Research
Research is an important objective for the Teaching Council, as set out in its Research strategy. We focus in particular on research related to teachers’ professional learning. We also promote awareness of continuing education and professional development.
Research Strategy
This strategy has been developed to guide our approach to research.
Online Library
The Teaching Council provides an online library to registered teachers.
Wellbeing
At the Teaching Council, we hold the wellbeing of all teachers and learners in the highest regard.