Many Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development
Let’s Inspire The Next Generation of Scientists Together.
ISTA was founded in 1961 and has over 1400 members from all sectors of education in fourteen Branches nationwide.
Latest ISTA News
The latest news, insights, media and press releases from the Irish Science Teachers’ Association
Institute of Physics TeachMeet
You are invited to attend this informal gathering where teachers of physics will meet to share ideas, resources, and ...
National CPD Webinar – March
The ISTA is pleased to inform you that our National CPD programme of events for ISTA members will continue on Weds 5t...
ISTA Annual Conference 2025 – Adapting to a Changing World in Science Education
The ISTA is pleased to announce that tickets for our annual conference are now on sale. Hosted by our Kildare Branch,...
STEM Teacher Internship Programme
Members may be interested in learning more about the STEM Teacher Internship Programme which provides opportunities f...
Part-time SciFest School Liaison Officers
Are you passionate about education and the importance of STEM for today’s young people? If so, we would like to hea...
Science Journal, November 2024
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ISTA Webinars
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STEPS Engineers Week 2025
STEPS Engineers Week takes place from March 1st to 7th and has been created to introduce primary and secondary school...
ISTA National CPD Programme – AACs & Health & Safety
The ISTA is pleased to inform you that our National CPD programme of events for ISTA members will continue on Wed...
Engineering Your Future – Work Experience Opportunities
The STEPS Team in Engineers Ireland would like to draw your attention to our two Engineering Work experiences that ar...
ISTA @ BTYSTE
The ISTA was present at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition last week, with our stand proving popular ...
SciFest School Liaison Officer
Are you passionate about education and the importance of STEM for today’s young people? If so, Scifest would like t...
Eol Oidí na hÉireann
About Irish Science Teachers’ Association
The Irish Science Teachers’ Association (ISTA), Eol Oidí na hÉireann, is the Professional Association for the Teachers of Science in the Republic of Ireland.
It is one of the largest voluntary subject associations in the country with branches in the following areas: Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Limerick, Louth, Monaghan, Midlands (Athlone), Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford.
ISTA was founded in 1961 and has over 1400 members from all sectors of education in fourteen Branches nationwide.
Be Part of a Community of Passionate Science Educators with ISTA Membership
Why Join ISTA?
The ISTA is the largest and most active subject association in Ireland. It affords you many opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) throughout the year. As you are aware, CPD is an important aspect of subject inspections and Whole School Evaluation and is also important in terms of career development – especially when attending interviews.
You will be part of the professional body of science teachers in Ireland.
You will receive 3 issues of the SCIENCE journal each year. This journal contains numerous articles of interest to science teachers and will help to keep you informed of developments in science education, new syllabi and methodologies etc.
You will receive emails, newsletters and circulars on various events being organised by ISTA at branch level, national level and international level.
You will be entitled to enter your students in science competitions, quizzes and other events organised by the ISTA.
You will be kept up to date with changes in all science syllabi and will have direct representation via the ISTA which is represented on all NCCA science syllabus committees.
You can join the ISTA WhatsApp Community, with nearly 600 members and over 20 groups; it is a wonderful, active place for collaboration and learning.
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