CPD Events

FORTHCOMING CPD EVENTS

The EIS has for some time been organising joint CPD events with local authorities to build partnership working, promote CPD and EIS LRs who are available to give information, advice and support to colleagues on CPD opportunities. Such events, which are free to all teachers and lecturers, are becoming increasingly popular across Scotland as the EIS works together with authorities to highlight some of the current initiatives and opportunities that can transform the lives of teachers and lecturers as well as enhance children's learning.

The CPD Events advertised on this page are being held with the assistance of the Scottish Union Learning Fund (SULF). A condition of the funding is that we provide evidence of the impact these CPD events are having on the uptake of CPD by teachers and lecturers. Participants are asked to complete a short evaluation form on the day of the event and this is returned to the EIS SULF 7 Project Manager, Lyn McClintock. Around 4 weeks after the event a follow-up form is sent to participants electronically which is aimed at ascertaining the CPD they have undertaken, or intend undertaking, since attending the event. All responses are confidential - no names are used in any report. The intention is only to ascertain numbers of teachers/lecturers undertaking CPD and the type of CPD they are undertaking. The co-operation of participants in taking part in the evaluation is very much appreciated. For any queries or further information please contact Lyn McClintock, EIS SULF 7 Project Manager e-mail: lmcclintock@eis.org.uk Telepone: 0131 225 6244.

Listed below are details of the CPD events organised to date. In most instances, these events are free to all teachers and lecturers. This information will be updated on a regular basis, as soon as future events are finalised.

Motherwell College, 8 March 2010

Renfrewshire CPD Event, A Curriculum for Excellence - Transformational Classroom Leadership, Tuesday 16 March 2010

A joint CPD event, entitled "A Curriculum for Excellence - Transformational Classroom Leadership", is being organised by Renfrewshire Council and the EIS.  This event is being held on Tuesday 16 March 2010 at the Glynhill Hotel, 169 Paisley Road, Renfrew PA4 8XB from 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm. 

The EIS National Convener of the Education Committee, Larry Flanagan will look at the need to ensure that teachers are supported in their professional judgement and in particular as classroom leaders.  This seminar will look at leadership from the perspective of support for the democratisation of schools through the developmetnof collegiate practice.

Ian Smith, the founder of Learning Unlimited, one of Scotland's leading training organisations, will explore why schools need to establish effective professional learning communities.

Booking is available through the Renfrewshire teachers' online CPD booking system or by contacting David Thomson, EIS Learning Representative, by e-mail: dthomson@eis-learnrep.org.uk or by telephone: 07825314488.

East/West Dunbartonshire CPD Event: “Developing as a Leader”, Thursday 25 March 2010

A joint CPD Event is being held between East Dunbartonshire Council and West Dunbartonshire Council on Thursday 25 March 2010 from 4 pm to 6.30 pm. The venue for this event will be the World of Gold, Great Western Road, Clydebank.  The theme of the event is "Developing as a Leader".  The keynote speakers will be Professor Walter Humes, University of the West of Scotland, and Larry Flanagan, Convener, EIS Education Committee.  In the meantime, if you wish any further details, please contact Ann Fisher (afisher@eis-learnrep.org.uk) or Allyson Purdie (apurdie@eis-learnrep.org.uk).

Fife CPD Event, 15 May 2010

A joint CPD event is being held in the Auchterderran Centre, Cardenden on Saturday 15 May 2010. Further details will appear here soon.

East Renfrewshire CPD Event, "A Curriculum for Excellence", Monday 24 May 2010