Whole School Guidance Planning ProgrammeWe hope that you find the VLE site guide informative and enjoy using the re-developed VLE. If however, you require assistance at any stage please email vle.ncge@gmail.com and we look forward to answering your query.To assist you in registering and applying for modules on the Whole School Guidance Planning Programme online, NCGE has created a site guide for the VLE. This offers a step-by-step guide of how to;. Create an account. Activate an NCGE VLE account. Apply for a courseNCGE NEWS Winter 2011NCGE has re-developed its Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)The VLE is an online learning environment which has been designed to support guidance counsellors participating in NCGE Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes. The VLE as a learning platform hosts materials and facilitates online communication. Visit the new NCGE VLE at http://vle.ncge.ieCLICK toLINK43CLICK toLINKNCGE is offering the Whole School Guidance Planning Programme to guidance counsellors in 2012. The programme aims to equip guidance counsellors working in post primary schools and Colleges of Further Education (CFE) with the knowledge and skills to undertake the guidance planning process and recognises the uniqueness of each school or college in which the guidance counsellor operates. The programme is delivered using a combination of e-learning and workshops. Workshops will be held in a location that suits the majority of applicants. Guidance counsellors interested in applying should visit http://vle.ncge.ie for information on the programme. The NCGE Whole School Guidance Planning programme, and out-of-school time spent attending guidance supervision sessions are, recognised by the Department of Education and Skills as eligible to be considered as whole school plannning/ nationally mandated Continuing Professional Development programmes for purposes of Circular 0025/2011 under The Croke Park Agreement. Within this category, it remains a function for school management to prioritise its needs and the use of the Croke Park hours in respect of participation in programmes outside school. CLICK toLINK