IZAK9 Project 2021

CPD Workshops 2020/21 - SFI Discover Primary Science & Maths (DPSM) programme and the European Space Education Resource Office (ESERO Ireland)

Whole staff CPD workshops are now available as part of the SFI Discover Primary Science & Maths (DPSM) programme and the European Space Education Resource Office (ESERO Ireland). Workshops are available face-to-face in your school or live online through Zoom.  Places are limited to 100 schools for 2020/21. Workshop are FREE. 

Each of the CPD workshops is an online 2 hour session delivered live via Zoom by two DPSM facilitators.

Register your school today for your series of three x 2 hour workshops for your staff, with a minimum of 10 teachers participating (small schools can partner with other schools).

These workshops can be organised as part of your “Croke Park” hours.

All information HERE

FÍS Storyboard Storytelling Competition

The FÍS Storyboard Storytelling competition provides an opportunity for pupils to visually interpret a story or concept or topic, use artistic media and different types of shots to convey that story in an imaginative and creative way.  A full brief, judging criteria and how to enter this exciting competition is available here.

The brief provides suggested themes & topics, storyboard presentation tips, judging criteria and general competition guidelines for teachers. Entries will be categorised on the basis of class age / level and prizes will be awarded across a variety of categories.

The closing date is 29 January 2021

CLICK HERE To Enter The Storyboard Storytelling Competition

 

ESCI Podcast: Ignite Your Light - Your Way to Wellness

Episode Two - Keeping the Flame Alive: A Time for Hope - LISTEN HERE

Come away to a safe space to rest, restore, recover and renew. Join Ann-Marie for a recovery mindful practice and hear her chat to primary school principal and health promotion advocate Robbie O'Connell about how we can ignite the flame of hope within as we navigate the challenging new terrain in our schools.

Webinar - Teaching Handwriting with Brendan Culligan

This session will focus on the importance of handwriting. It will examine the main stages of the development of penmanship and the teaching of handwriting. The stages of emergent writing will be discussed along with pre-writing activities and the teaching of letter formation. The session will also address issues that make writing difficult and examine the importance of beginning cursive writing and reasons why it should be taught from the beginning of schooling.

WEBINAR - Infant Teacher's Support (December)

Martina has kindly offered to continue to facilitate the Infant Support Group in these challenging times.  To this end, it is proposed to have a Zoom meeting on Tuesday December 8th at 4pm.  The meeting will be an opportunity to catch up, to chat, to share ideas and to plan.

Webinar - Teaching without your Laptop on a SMART Interactive Panel

Understanding TikTok: A Webinar for Parents of Children in Primary School

TikTok is the fastest growing social media platform ever.  This webinar aims to build your understanding of the popularity of TikTok  and the steps parents can take to protect their children who use TikTok .

Webinar - Developing a Whole School Systematic Approach to SEN

SNA Webinar - Working with the child with Sensory Processing difficulties

Clare, Monaghan, Tralee and Navan Education Centres in partnership with Progressive College will be delivering a series of online live webinars for SNA'S, on a number of specific topics which will assist in further developing knowledge and skills central to their role as an SNA.  The next topic covered will be Working with the child with Sensory Processing difficulties and will take place on Tuesday 12th January at 3.30pm 

A Therapeutic Toolbox to Manage Challenging Behaviour Online Workshop Series

This is an online, feedback-based presentation that will enable Primary and Secondary teachers, Special Needs assistants, SEN and support teachers to use various creative interventions to help and support children in their care. 

Webinar - How to Thrive in a World of Busy presented by John Doran

John's talk will focus on how to bring the best, rather than the stress, out of yourself and those around you. As we lean into unprecedented times, the temptation is to make a badge of busy, to the detriment of both our productivity and wellbeing.

Creating a Mindful classroom Online Workshop Series

When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it is our job to share our calm, not to join their chaos-L.R. Knost

Webinar - An Introduction to the Welcome to Well-Being Programme

Join author Fiona Forman as she gives an outline of her new 3 -level SPHE programme for Infants to First Class children, Welcome to Well-Being, available in January 2021. 

Webinar – Toe by Toe online training for Teachers & SNAs (parents also welcome)

The workshop is aimed at all staff (parents are also welcome) involved with the teaching of students who are struggling with reading so a ‘hands on’ approach is taken wherever possible.

Webinar - Using Puppets to Develop Oral Language Skills

In this session participants will be introduced to how to incorporate puppets into the classroom and the various weekly adventures it can take children developing a range of both constrained e.g. alphabetic knowledge and unconstrained skills e.g. auditory memory.

Webinar Series - Managing & Understanding Challenging Behaviour for Primary & Post Primary Teachers & SNAs

This webinar series is suitable for all Teachers & SNAs in both Primary & Post Primary Schools. It will be run over 4 x 1.5 hour sessions in early 2021. Each participant will receive a certificate of completion.  

Webinar Series - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS)

A comprehensive online ASD and Movement training series which can be completed over a number of weeks. The 5 webinars culminate in a core ASD/FMS fundamental movement skill programme which is currently essential as both a regulatory and behaviour management strategy. 

Seisiúin 1: Measúnú trí Ghaeilge

Díreoidh an seisiún seo ar na modhanna éagsúla measúnaithe is féidir a úsáid chun próifíl iomlánaíoch a chruthú de mhic léinn atá ag foghlaim trí Ghaeilge. Tá sé tábhachtach go mbeadh tuiscint ag múinteoirí i scoileanna lán-Ghaeilge ar mhodhanna éagsúla measúnaithe toisc nach bhfuil go leor measúnuithe caighdeánaithe ar fáil trí Ghaeilge. Cuirfidh an seisiún seo straitéisí praiticiúla ar fáil gur féidir a úsáid sa seomra ranga.

Webinar - 'Unlocking Literacy in the Classroom' - Reading improvement through developing fluency

The reading fluency webinar will briefly explain why focus on reading fluency.  

Webinar - Creating a positive environment for school staff in negative times

Online Session: Information Session on Epilepsy Awareness for Teachers and SNAs

Community Resource Officer with Epilepsy Ireland, Veronica Bon will speak about epilepsy related issues in school, including types of seizures, first aid, triggers and activities and how to handle seizures in the school environment.  This online information session is suitable for all staff dealing with students with epilepsy in both primary and post-primary schools.  

Webinar - The Underlying Skills Necessary for Handwriting

Handwriting is a very complex process and there are tons of reasons why a child may be struggling. Wondering why a child can't remember how to form their letters? Or why they are slumped on the desk? Can't keep the letters on the line?

Webinar - Using Boardmaker 7 in Primary & Post Primary Schools

Catholic Education: What's the Point? - Online Workshop

From Dysregulation to Regulation (2 part Online Workshop)

Never in the history of calming down has anyone ever calmed down when told to “Calm Down!” When we feel overwhelmed what we long for is connection. We want someone calm and loving to be with us, to let us know we are seen, heard, cared for and understood. No-one needs, or deserves this type of response more than our children.

Chess 4 Fun Zoom Workshop

For teachers new to chess.   All attendees will go into a draw to win 10 free chess set for your school’s chess club.  And all teachers’ and their students will get free membership of chessossity.com which is the ideal place to start learning the basics of chess.