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Dispatch no. 198/2026 has been published, approving the school calendar for the 2026/2027 academic year in public education establishments in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. The document defines the start and end dates of school activities, as well as the break periods for Christmas, Carnival, and Easter.
Key calendar dates:
The dispatch reinforces the mandatory operation of daycare centers and special education institutions for 11 months, ensuring continued support for families.
The Regional Secretariat of Education establishes a team to evaluate the implementation of inclusive education diplomas in the region's schools.
The Regional Government of Madeira has determined that all teachers who met the requirements in 2025 will be able to progress to the 5th and 7th pay scales.
The Regional Secretariat for Education, Science and Technology has modified the teaching staff framework for the Professor Dr. Francisco de Freitas Branco Basic and Secondary School.