The role of the Special Education Support Service (SESS) is to enhance the quality of learning and teaching in relation to special educational provision. Read more about our role.
APPLY TO SESS FOR SUPPORTClick here for details of our Supports Scheme and to apply for appropriate support |
Processing Applications for Resources for Pupils with Special Educational Needs
Information and Guidelines for Primary, Post-Primary and Special Schools in Processing Applications for Resources for Pupils with Special Educational Needs (2010-2011) are available from the National Council for Special Education (NCSE).
Click here for Guidelines
Click here for Applications for Resources
Please note that the NCSE has now established an Appeals Process.
Click here for details of NCSE Appeals Procedure.
DVD on Co-Operative Teaching
SESS has produced a 25-minute DVD on Co-Operative Teaching which outlines approaches that can help to include pupils with Special Educational Needs in the Mainstream Classroom.
Click here for your school to apply for a copy of the DVD
Enrolment for Spring Term Online Courses
As part of its Supports Scheme, the SESS is subsidising a range of online courses provided by ICEP Europe. Enrolment for the Spring term begins on February 15th and ends on April 12th. The number of subsidised places is limited.
Check 'SESS Supported Online Courses' in our Professional Development section for further details.
Circulars Related to Professional Development and Special Educational Needs
The following Circulars have been issued by the Department of Education and Science:
Click here to access the circulars
To view PDF documents you will need to download Adobe Reader from the Adobe website. Version 6 or newer may be necessary to open some PDF documents.
This book provides an up-to-date introduction to mental health in pupils, relevant to primary and post-primary schools in Ireland.
Sarah Buckley, Blánaid Gavin and Fiona McNicholas , Mulberry Publications (2009)
SEN Teacher.org - Free Printables
This website offers a range of resources which are free to download, including printable worksheets, handouts and teaching aids, most of which can be customised to suit a range of learners.
How do I access SESS supports?
Click to view SESS Supports
