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The Regional Secretariat for Education, Science and Technology has published Ordinance no. 176/2026, which defines the recruitment groups and the respective professional qualifications for curriculum enrichment activities (AEC) in the 1st cycle of basic education. The goal is to harmonize qualification requirements with other levels of education, ensuring greater coherence and adaptability.
This diploma revokes the previous Ordinances no. 56/2009, no. 58/2013 and no. 117/2015. The new rules apply to teaching staff competitions for the 2026/2027 school year and onwards, allowing teachers with professional qualifications for other cycles to teach these activities, ensuring the pedagogical quality recognized in the regional educational model.
The Regional Secretariat for Education, Science and Technology has established a standardized procedure for the evaluation of workers' probationary periods, aiming for greater transparency and legal certainty.
The Official Journal of Madeira published changes regarding replacements for cash handling allowances and the termination of a public employment contract in the education sector.
The Regional Secretariat for Education, Science and Technology has authorized staff movements and contract terminations in several schools in the region.