IRELAND – NCCA
National Council for Curriculum and Assessment – NCCA
35 Fitzwilliam Square
IE – DUBLIN 2
www.ncca.ie
CIDREE representative:
Ms Arlene Forster
Phone +353 1 661 7177
Mobile +353 81 635 3658
arlene.forster(at)ncca.ie
CIDREE National Coordinator:
Ms Tracy Curran
Phone +353 57 868 0174
Mobile + +353 87 952 6783
tracy.curran(at)ncca.ie
Institutional size: 40
Key functions
- Curriculum development
- Assessment and qualifications system development
- Oversight of assessment/examinations procedures
- Policy development advice to government
- Guidance/advice for schools
Educational Sectors Covered
- Eary Childhood
- Primary
- Secondary
- Special
Current Educational Priorities/Projects
- Ongoing development and review of curriculum specifications, initiatives, assessment guidelines support materials and examples of student work
- Support for curriculum implementation and evaluation
- Research and consultation on new curriculum developments
- Working with school networks to consult and review recent developments
- Supporting inclusion and transitions across stages of education
Current Organisational Priorities/Concerns
- Promoting engagement and consultation with stakeholders
- Communicating, leading and supporting curriculum change
- Networking with schools and teachers
- Collecting knowledge and research to inform future directions
