Whether it is Youthreach or adults returning to education, the Further Education classroom presents tutors/teachers/instructors with a diverse cohort of learners with a wide range of learning needs. This session offers teachers an opportunity to reflect on how to differentiate their teaching to respond to this challenge. It includes:
· Exploring how learners differ so as to be able to develop responses to their learning needs.
· Practical strategies to help increase engagement of all learners from the struggling learner to the exceptionally able.
· An opportunity to share practice with colleagues from different schools/centres.

The target audience for this session is: FET staff including management, teachers, tutors, trainers, programme coordinators, guidance counsellors, learning support staff and wellbeing officers.

Facilitation:

Facilitation: Harry Freeman currently works as an independent education consultant. From 2002 – 2015 he worked with the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST), where his primary role was that of national advisor to the Leaving Certificate Applied Programme. Harry has delivered CPD to school leaders and teachers in over 450 post primary schools and FET centres across Ireland. The numerous workshops he has facilitated include: Middle Leadership, Positive Behaviour Management and Active Learning Methodologies. He was also strand leader of the Master in Education degree course in Positive Behaviour Management in Trinity College Dublin from 2009 to 2022. Previously, Harry taught Mathematics and Information Technology in Marino College, Dublin 3. His website can be accessed at www.harryfreeman.ie

Please note: Pre-booking is essential. Please do not book onto this session unless you are sure that you will attend / have approval to attend (if required). If an emergency arises, please inform us ASAP (cpdcancellations@fess.ie) as we operate a waiting list system and if time allows, we can offer your booked place to another person.

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.

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 2 (2 April):
Understand best practices for inclusion.
Understand practical support strategies for individual learners.

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.