Acronyms and Abbreviations

ASTI

Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland

CAO

Central Applications Office

CPD

Continuing Professional Development

DES

Department of Education and Skills

DEIS

Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools

ESRI

Economic and Social Research Institute

ETBI

Education and Training Boards Ireland

HEA

Higher Education Authority

HEI

Higher education institutions

JCT

Junior Cycle for Teachers

LCA

Leaving Certificate Applied

LCE

Leaving Certificate Established

LCVP

Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme

NAPD

National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals

NCCA

National Council for Curriculum and Assessment

PACF

Project for Autonomy and Curriculum Flexibility

PDST

Professional Development Service for Teachers

PISA

Programme for International Student Assessment

SEC

State Examinations Commission

SOLAS

An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna (The Further Education and Training Authority)

TALIS

Teaching and Learning International Survey

TY

Transition Year

TUI

Teachers’ Union of Ireland

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