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The new Ordinance no. 176/2026 establishes professional qualifications for teachers of curriculum enrichment activities in the 1st cycle of basic education in Madeira.
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.
Teacher Paulino da Costa Abreu has been appointed to preside over the Educational Community Council of the Dr. Francisco Fernandes Professional School for a three-year term.
The Regional Directorate of School Administration has signed permanent employment contracts with 15 new operational assistants, distributed across various schools in the Region.
The Madeira School of Hospitality and Tourism has signed permanent employment contracts with two new Operational Assistants.