Maximising the Role of the SNA in Mainstream Primary Schools

This webinar addresses the following areas: 

  Explore relevant Circulars and Policy Documents related to SNAs 

  Implications for schools and staff of the new SNA allocation system under     the 'School Inclusion Model’ 

  Collaborative planning and review of pupil support

  Developing systems for SNA record keeping

  Effective strategies SNAs can use to support pupil.

Facilitator

Dr. Celia Walsh

Dr. Celia Walsh is a former SET, Primary Principal & Director of Waterford Teachers Centre. She completed her M St in SEN in Trinity College, 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 through the Education Centre network and facilitating school staffs in developing effective SEN policy and practice. Her areas of educational interest include teacher professional networks, promoting school inclusion and developing effective school leadership.