Leading SEN Provision in Mainstream Primary Schools Webinar

This webinar will explore;

• The Principals of the Current SEN Provision Model,
• Planning and Co-Ordinating SEN Provision,
• Communication with Stakeholders including Parents, Health Services and Other Agencies,
• Mentoring and Inducting Newly Appointed Special Education Teachers (SETs),
• Developing School SEN policy,
• SEN Evaluations by the Inspectorate,
• Transition of Pupils from Pre-School and into Second Level.

Dr. Celia Walsh

Dr. Celia Walsh is a former Special Education Teacher (SET), Primary Principal and Director of Waterford Education Support Centre. She completed her MSEN in Trinity College, Dublin, while her Doctoral research at Dublin City University examined the leadership and management of SEN provision in mainstream Primary schools. She lectures part-time in educational leadership at the University of Limerick, while also providing online CPD in SEN throughout the Education Support Centres Ireland (ESCI) network. Celia also supports and facilitates school staff in developing effective SEN policy and practice. Her areas of educational interest include teacher professional networks, promoting school inclusion and developing effective school leadership.