Support Services
The Department of Education (DES) is a department of the Irish State with responsibility for education and training. The mission of the Department is to facilitate individuals through learning, to achieve their full potential and contribute to Ireland’s social, cultural and econmic development.
Oide is a new support service for teachers and school leaders, funded by the Department of Education. Oide was formed from the integration of four existing support services; the Centre for School Leadership (CSL), Junior Cycle for Teachers (JCT), the National Induction Programme for Teachers (NIPT) and the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST).