This course has been designed to respond to discussions and interactions with educators and individuals with dyslexia.
This course will provide an overview of dyslexia and how it impacts learners and their learning. There will be a focus on practical strategies to support learners with dyslexia in education.

The course is delivered online via Zoom. The presentations and supporting documents will be provided to all participants before the course to enhance their learning experience.

This course will benefit teaching and learning professionals, disability support staff, senior leadership, and anyone working on improving accessibility and inclusion initiatives.

A course certificate of attendance will be sent to attendees after the event.

This course is a 4 hour course, which will be offered in 2 x 2 hour sessions on the 26 March and 2 April from 14.00 - 16.00

Target Audience: This course will be of particular benefit to teaching and learning professionals, disability support staff, senior leadership, and anyone working on improving accessibility and inclusion initiatives.

Learning Outcomes for Part 1 (26 March):
Develop an understanding of what dyslexia is, and how it impacts students.
Consider the impact of dyslexia on mental health and well-being in education.

Facilitation:

This PD event will be facilitated by Caoimhe O’ Malley, Senior Adult Dyslexia Coordinator, Dyslexia Ireland and 

Caoimhe O Malley, B.A. (Hons), M.A., Single B.A., and Higher Diploma in Education, is the Senior Adult Dyslexia Coordinator for Dyslexia Ireland. In this role, she leads the development of comprehensive dyslexia support for adults, delivering impactful in-person and online training tailored to Adult Education (Further Education and Training (FETs), Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), and Employment sectors.
Before joining Dyslexia Ireland, Caoimhe built a career in education, focusing on fostering equity of access to quality learning opportunities. Her efforts centred on ensuring that every student, regardless of their circumstances, has the tools and support necessary to reach their full personal potential.
Caoimhe’s work is driven by her passion for creating inclusive environments and empowering individuals to thrive.