Professional Development
Middletown table of courses
| Dates | Topic | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| 14-15 October | Advanced PECS | Pyramid Training |
| 18 October | Promoting emotional wellbeing for pupils with ASD | Phil Christie |
| 19 Oc |
Middletown Centre for Autism
Middletown Centre for Autism is a North–South educational initiative and was established in 2007 with funding provided by the Department of Education (DE), Northern Ireland and the Department of Education and Skills (DES), Ireland.
Based in Middletown, Co. Armagh the purpose of the centre is to support the promotion of excellence in the development and co-ordination of education services to children and young people with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs).
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Professional Development Relevant to Special Needs Assistants (SNAs)
Professional Development Related to Special Needs Assistants
The role of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) should be considered when considering professional development related to SNAs. Information is an Appendix attached to Circular SP.ED 07/02 provides the most clearly defined role of the SNA. Duties are assigned by the Principal Teacher in accordance with Circular 10/76. These duties, which should be supervised either by the Principal or by a class teacher, involve tasks of a non-teaching nature such as:
Prefessional Development Relevant to Special Needs Assistants (SNAs)
Prefessional Development Relevant to Special Needs Assistants (SNAs)
'Teaching Visually Impaired Students'
This course will help develop a wide range of practical strategies and approaches that will enable the inclusion of a child with visual impairment in school. The course will focus on practical access to curricular areas as well as fostering the child’s independence and social and emotional needs. The course is supported by the SESS and there are no fees. It is approved by the Department of Education and Science and EPV days apply.
SESS Supported Online Courses
eLearning Courses Available via SESS Website
The following e-Learning Courses are currently available via the SESS website:
- Co-operative Teaching, by SESS
- Dyslexia: How to identify it and What to do, by Dyslexia International
Click here for further details on these eLearning courses
College and University Courses
SESS-Funding for Post-Graduate Courses for Teachers
As part of the Supports Scheme, the SESS makes funding available for post-graduate programmes:
1. Post-Graduate Course in Applied Behaviour Analysis
This post-graduate programme is available through Trinity College Dublin. SESS may fully fund a limited number of places. To be considered for these fully-funded places teachers must:
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