Supporting SEN within Irish-Medium Education Settings - ECT Professional Learning

Target audience: Irish-Medium Education Early Career Teachers (Induction & EPD)

ECTs registered with the EA for the academic year 2024-2025 will have received an access code to enable them to apply for this event. 

About this event Aim

To become familiar with a range of approaches to SEN within an Immersive Classroom.

Objectives

Recognise a range of strategies/approaches that can be used to support SEN within an immersive classroom.

Understand how educators create an inclusive learning environment to support pupils with SEND in IME.

Time

3.30 pm - 4.30 pm

This online training event will take place via MS Teams.

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Delivering Numeracy within an Immersive Classroom - ECT IME Professional Learning

Target audience: Irish-Medium Education Early Career Teachers (Induction & EPD)

ECTs registered with the EA for the academic year 2024-2025 will have received an access code to enable them to apply for this event. 

About this event Aim

To build capacity of ECTs to support Numeracy in an Immersive Classroom.

Objectives

Explore a range of resources and approaches that can be used to support Numeracy in an IM classroom.

Recognise current practice within Immersive Classrooms.

Time

3.30 pm - 4.30 pm

This online training event will take place via MS Teams.

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Wrapping up the Year for Teacher Tutors: An End of Year Toolkit

Target audience: Teacher Tutors (Nursery/Primary/Post-Primary/Special) Teacher Tutors registered with the EA for the academic year 2024-2025 will have received an access code to enable them to apply for this event.   About this event

The teacher tutor webinar will guide Teacher Tutors through end-of-year processes for Induction and EPD, including summative report requirements and PDA Quality Assurance procedures.  This session will explore the GTCNI Portal and share creative ways to celebrate your ECTs' achievements.  The session will conclude with practical planning strategies for the upcoming academic year to ensure a smooth transition.

Webinar Objectives

Develop an understanding of the year end processes for Induction and EPD.

Understand the requirements for summative report writing and PDA Quality Assurance.

Explore the GTCNI Portal and identify key documents to upload.

Explore how to celebrate success with ECTs.

Consider next steps for the new academic year.

Time

3.45 pm - 4.30 pm

This online training event will take place via MS Teams.

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First Steps to Induction Success: Wrapping up the Induction Year

Target audience: Early Career Teachers undertaking Induction ECTs registered with the EA for the academic year 2024-2025 will have received an access code to enable them to apply for this event.   About this event

This webinar is the final step in the First Steps to Induction Success programme.  The session will explore the end-of-year processes for Induction including the induction portfolio requirements.  The session will explore the GTCNI Portal and will conclude with next steps including an overview of Early Professional Development (EPD).

Webinar Objectives

Develop an understanding of the year end processes for Induction, including the Induction Portfolio Requirements.

Explore the GTCNI Portal and identify key documents to upload to confirm completion of induction.

Consider next steps for the new academic year, including an introduction to Early Professional Development (EPD).

Time

3.45 pm - 4.30 pm

You do not need to have attended the face-to-face twilight sessions of the First Steps to Induction Success Programme to apply for this date.

This online training event will take place via MS Teams.

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TPL Thursdays! - Empowering Pupil Voice: Fostering Pupil Participation and Engagement with Professor Laura Lundy, Queen's University Belfast

TPL Thursdays! Empowering Pupil Voice: Fostering Pupil Participation and Engagement with Professor Laura Lundy, Queen's University Belfast

Date:  Thursday 1st May 2025

Time:  3.45 - 4.30 p.m.

Presenter:  Professor Laura Lundy, Queen's University Belfast

In our opening webinar we are joined by Professor Laura Lundy from Queen's University Belfast.  Laura is a distinguished expert in children's rights, serving as Co-Director of the Centre for Children's Rights at Queen University Belfast. She is renowned for her Lundy Model of Child Particpation, which is widely used in national and international frameworks. Her work spans children's right to participate in decision-making, the right to education and the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. She has led impactful research projects, advised global organisations and developed child-friendly versions of legal texts to enhance public understanding of children's rights. In this webinar, Laura explores aspects of her research around child participation, including her model for participation and the importance of child participation in the school setting.

TPL Thursdays! webinars are online via MS Teams.

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TPL Thursdays! - Empowering Pupil Voice: Fostering Pupil Participation and Engagement - Let's Practise Democracy

TPL Thursdays! Empowering Pupil Voice: Fostering Pupil Participation and Engagement - Let's Practise Democracy

Date:  Thursday 8th May 2025

Time:  3.45 - 4.30 p.m.

Presenter:  Mr Michel Pobloth - Kilkeel High School

Michel Pobloth from Kilkeel High School shares his experience of developing a strong culture of valuing pupils' views through meaningful consultation by replicating societal democratic processes in school. He explores procedures for school council elections, time-effective meeting cycles as well as active forms of participation such as petitions, proposals and focus groups to inform decision-making that leads to school improvement. This session is ideal for school leaders and teachers looking to set up or revive their approach to consulting pupils' views and establising student participation through a variety of pathways.

TPL Thursdays! webinars are online via MS Teams.

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TPL Thursdays! - Empowering Pupil Voice: Fostering Pupil Participation and Engagement - SEN Pupil Participation in Mainstream Education

TPL Thursdays! Empowering Pupil Voice: Fostering Pupil Participation and Engagement - SEN Pupil Participation in Mainstream Education

Date:  Thursday 15th May 2025

Time:  3.45 - 4.30 p.m.

Presenter:  Clare Doherty - Christ the Redeemer Primary School

Join Clare Doherty from Christ the Redeemer Primary School as she shares her innovative approach to Special Educational Needs (SEN) pupil participation in a mainstream primary setting. In this engaging session, Clare will highlight her successful SEN Ambassadors programme, which empowers SEN students to take an active role in their school community. Discover how Clare's initiatives have fostered an inclusive environment where every pupil's voice is heard and valued. Learn practical strategies to enhance SEN pupil engagement and participation, and gain insights into creating a supportive and collaborative school culture. This webinar is a must-attend for educators looking to champion SEN inclusion and amplify the voices of all pupils. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from Clare's experience and bring these transformative practices to your own school.

TPL Thursdays! webinars are online via MS Teams.

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TPL Thursdays! - Empowering Pupil Voice: Fostering Pupil Participation and Engagement - Insights into Pupil Voice from a Mainstream Primary School

TPL Thursdays! Empowering Pupil Voice: Fostering Pupil Participation and Engagement - Insights into Pupil Voice from a Mainstream Primary School

Date:  Thursday 22nd May 2025

Time:  3.45 - 4.30 p.m.

Presenter:  Nicolle McWilliams - Brooklands Primary School

Nicolle McWilliams from Brooklands Primary School shares her expertise on enhancing pupil voice in a mainstream primary setting. In this session, Nicolle discusses her innovative approaches to engaging pupils in school life and decision-making processes, ensuring that every child's voice is heard and valued. Learn about the practical strategies Nicolle has implemented to foster a culture of participation and inclusion and discover how these initiatives have positively impacted her school community. Gain valuable insights into creating an environment where primary school pupils feel empowered to express their opinions and contribute to their school's development.

TPL Thursdays! webinars are online via MS Teams.

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Please ensure you enter the correct email address to obtain webinar joining details which can be found by scrolling down the booking confirmation email you will receive from the Education Authority.

TPL Thursdays! - Empowering Pupil Voice: Fostering Pupil Participation and Engagement - Building Participation in Pre-School Education

TPL Thursdays! Empowering Pupil Voice: Fostering Pupil Participation and Engagement - Building Participation in Pre-School Education

Date:  Thursday 29th May 2025

Time:  3.45 - 4.30 p.m.

Presenter:  Stephanie Cherry - Forge Integrated Pre-School

Stephanie Cherry from Forge Integrated Pre-School shares her valuable insights into fostering pupil participation in school life and decision-making processes within a pre-school setting. In this enlightening session, Stephanie will discuss effective strategies for engaging young learners and creating an inclusive environment where their voices are heard and respected. Discover how Stephanie's approach has successfully integrated pupil participation into everyday pre-school activities, empowering even the youngest pupils to contribute to their school community. Learn practical techniques to enhance engagement and support the development of confident, articulate children. This webinar is essential for pre-school and foundation stage practitioners seeking to cultivate a culture of participation and inclusion from the earliest stages of education.

TPL Thursdays! webinars are online via MS Teams.

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TPL Thursdays! - Empowering Pupil Voice: Fostering Pupil Participation and Engagement

TPL Thursdays! Empowering Pupil Voice: Fostering Pupil Participation and Engagement

Date:  Thursday 5th June 2025

Time:  3.45 - 4.30 p.m.

Presenter:  TBC

Details TBC

TPL Thursdays! webinars are online via MS Teams.

To register, please click on the 'Book' button at the top of the page.

Please ensure you enter the correct email address to obtain webinar joining details which can be found by scrolling down the booking confirmation email you will receive from the Education Authority.