Primary Newsletter - 15th January 2021
Clare Education Centre Newsletter - Primary
Newsletter - 15th January 2021
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Tacaíocht: Supporting Clare's Primary School Leaders
Clare Education Centre is organising a series of events for Primary School Leaders in the last week of January 2021. Principals on the Management Committee of Clare Education Centre have organised these events to support our Primary School Leaders. Two of the events are scheduled for 10am starts and two of the events are being held outside of school hours. It is recognised that the organisation of events during school time may be problematic but this is also an acknowledgement that professional development
Sessions will be held online via ZOOM. Please note that there is a separate registration for each session.
Session 1: 'Leading in Challenging Times' with Dr Joe O’ Connell - Monday, 25th January at 10am. REGISTER HERE
Session 2: 'Our Shared Leadership Stories' - Speakers: Sally O'Neill (Principal of St. Senan's NS, Shannon), Gareth Heagney (Principal of Sixmilebridge NS), Grace Shalloo (Deputy Principal of Sixmilebridge NS): Conor McKenna (Principal of Inch NS), Brenda Egan (Deputy Principal of Inch NS), David Quinn (Principal of Ennis ETNS) and MJ Malone (Deputy Principal of Clarecastle NS) - Tuesday, 26th January at 7pm. REGISTER HERE Session 3: 'Supporting our School Leaders'. Speakers will include Anna Mai Rooney (CSL), Bernard McHale (PDST) and Jack Durkan (IPPN) - Wednesday, 27th January at 10am. REGISTER HERE
Session 4: 'Clare School Leaders in Conversation' - John Burns (Principal of Barefield NS), Avril Bolton (Principal St. Senan's NS, Kilrush), Orla Brady (Deputy Principal of Crusheen NS), Caroline Lodge (Principal of St Anne's Special School) and Martin Keane (Principal of Scoil Mhichíl, Kilmihil) - Thursday, 28th January at 3.30pm. REGISTER HERE
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January Webinars
Webinar - Resources for remote teaching and learning with Stephen Eustace
A 60-minute webinar which will be focused on showcasing supports available to help you teach more effectively remotely and is suitable for all levels of expertise. This session will be delivered by Stephen Eustace who is a teacher with a deep understanding of using Educational Technology to improve student and teacher outcomes.
Course date: 18-01-2021 2:00 pmPrice: Free Tutor - Speaker: Stephen Eustace |
Webinar - Getting the Concept – Teaching Curriculum Vocabulary and Concepts
The Irish curriculum builds on previous knowledge. This means difficulty with vocabulary and concepts at an early stage in the primary career have significant impacts at a later one. This one-hour workshop will enable you to identify and teach both simple and challenging vocabulary. The webinar is suitable for SNAs, class teachers, learning support teachers who work with primary school (Junior Infants up to 6th Class). Course date: 18-01-2021 7:00 pmPrice: €10.00 Tutor - Speaker: Alanna O’Connor |
Twin Webinar - Sceitimíní Spreagadh agus Spraoi sa Bhaile
Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin and we are all spending a lot of time at home these days! Cruthaíonn gach dúshlán deis, áfach, and there are lots of opportunities to use Irish creatively at home and online. These two bilingual webinars will look at fun and practical oral language games that children can do at home with their family, and ways that they can interact with their Cairde Comhrá or friends through Irish. We will also look at online resources that children can read, write, and reflect on. Beimid ag caint, ag léamh, agus ag spraoi! Course date: 19-01-2021 12:00 pmPrice: Free Tutor - Speaker: Claire Dunne (Marino Institute of Education) |
WEBINAR - Infant Teacher’s Support (January 2021)
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 January 19th at 4pm. The meeting will be an opportunity to catch up, to chat, to share ideas and to plan. Course date: 19-01-2021 4:00 pmPrice: Free Tutor - Speaker: Martina O Grady |
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. Course date: 19-01-2021 7:00 pmPrice: €20.00 Tutor - Speaker: Muireann Sadlier |
Webinar - Assistive technologies within Office 365
Assistive technologies within Office 365. The diversity of learning needs demands school systems provide inclusive, accessible learning environments that inspire confidence and encourage independence differently for each student. Learn about how to create a personalized and engaging learning experience for all of your students through the use of Immersive Reader, Dictate, In built supports for ESOL students, maths supports for students and the use of Office Lens. Course date: 19-01-2021 7:00 pmPrice: Free Tutor - Speaker: Karen Burke |
Webinar - The Board of Management: Exploring Effective Practices
Panellists will offer practical advice, some 'take-away' actions and suggestions of effective practices. This webinar will explore topics including: Price: Free Tutor - Speaker: Brian O'Doherty (IPPN), Noreen Lawlor (CPSMA), Deirdre O'Donoghue (Educate Together), Bernard McHale (PDST) |
Clare Primary School Secretaries Online WebMeet
An opportunity to meet up online and to discuss common challenges and successes. Course date: 20-01-2021 11:00 amPrice: Free Tutor - Speaker: Marie Clare Gorman |
Webinar - Seesaw- A step by step approach
Whether you are starting out or refreshing your memory, this webinar should aid you with your online teaching and student learning in the coming weeks. Price: Free Tutor - Speaker: Declan Ward |
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. Course date: 20-01-2021 3:15 pmPrice: €25.00 Tutor - Speaker: Dr Susan Crawford PhD |
Online Clare Primary Deputy Principals' Support Group
This Web Meet is for Clare Primary School Deputy Principals. Opportunity to connect and to consider leadership successes and challenges. Martin Moloney and Ger Ruane will speak on 'Acting up as Principal - Preparing for the Handover' Course date: 20-01-2021 7:00 pmPrice: Free Tutor - Speaker: Clare Education Centre |
Webinar - Juggling Home and School: Support for Primary Parents
This webinar will offer practical advice to parents who once again find themselves juggling home and school in one place. This webinar will explore how to support your child’s emotional wellbeing whilst also taking care of your own. It will identify how to motivate your child depending on age and examine how to connect with your child. Course date: 20-01-2021 7:00 pmPrice: Free Tutor - Speaker: Nicola Culloty |
Webinar - Teaching and Connecting with Infants online
In this webinar, the challenges of remote teaching with infants will be discussed with a solutions-focused approach, considering the needs of both students and parents. Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) will be explored and practical resources and activities will be shared. The presentation will be followed by a live Q & A. Course date: 21-01-2021 3:00 pmPrice: Free Tutor - Speaker: Eva O'Neill |
Webinar - Class Dojo- Remote Learning tutorial
Whether you are starting out or refreshing your memory, this webinar should aid you with your online teaching and student learning in the coming weeks. Course date: 21-01-2021 3:30 pmPrice: Free Tutor - Speaker: Declan Ward |
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. Course date: 21-01-2021 7:00 pmPrice: Free Tutor - Speaker: Dr. Sinéad Nic Aindriú (Andrews) |
Webinar – Guided Reading – An introduction to grouped reading instruction
Guided Reading is a method of grouped reading instruction in Literacy. This introductory webinar will be of interest to anyone who is interested in or considering setting up Guided Reading in their classroom. Course date: 21-01-2021 7:00 pmPrice: €5.00 Tutor - Speaker: Karen Riordan |
Webinar - ADHD: Effective Strategies & Interventions for Supporting Learners with ADHD in School
LIVE Webinar with ADHD expert Andrew Whitehouse
21 January 2021, 7pm -8:15pm Sharp Price: €12.09 Tutor - Speaker: Andrew Whitehouse |
Webinar - 'Unlocking Literacy in the Classroom' - Reading improvement through developing fluency
The reading fluency webinar will briefly explain why focus on reading fluency. Course date: 25-01-2021 7:00 pmPrice: Free Tutor - Speaker: Dr. Ellen Reynor |
Online Leadership Masterclass: The Power of the Question you ask
This Masterclass will help you reflect on your own practice as a school leader and challenge you to consider the questions you use in your daily interactions. Course date: 25-01-2021 7:30 pmPrice: Free Tutor - Speaker: Claire Culligan (Deputy Principal, Rice College Ennis), Kevin Clohessy (Principal, Kilmurry NS), Noel Brosnan (Coach Academy Plus), Kieran Sweeney (Director, Limerick Education Centre) and Ray McInerney (Director, Clare Education Centre) |
Webinar - Google Classroom
Whether you are starting out or refreshing your memory, this webinar should aid you with your online teaching and student learning in the coming weeks. This webinar will look at Gsuite in education and how your school can utilize Gsuite to enhance teaching and learning from a distance. Setting up a class, Adding students, Adding co-teachers...... and much more.
Course date: 26-01-2021 5:30 pm Price: Free Tutor - Speaker: Declan Ward |
Webinar - Creating a positive environment for school staff in negative times
The aim of this one-hour Webinar is for Teachers and SNAs to learn simple self care techniques and how to create a positive working environment.
Price: €10.00 Tutor - Speaker: Rachel Mescall and Carrie Budds |
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. Course date: 27-01-2021 7:00 pmPrice: Free Tutor - Speaker: Veronica Bon |
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? Course date: 27-01-2021 7:00 pmPrice: €10.00 Tutor - Speaker: Jessica Kennedy |
Webinar - Class Dojo for parents
Full exploration of how to use Class Dojo to help your child with remote learning Price: Free Tutor - Speaker: Declan Ward |
Webinar - Using Boardmaker 7 in Primary & Post Primary Schools
This is a complete special education platform that supports education, communication, access and social/emotional needs. At home, at school, or in a clinical practice, Boardmaker drives your student's success.
Price: Free Tutor - Speaker: Michael Brazil |
Webinar - Padlet
In this 45 minute Padlet webinar, we will look at how Padlet can be used to allocate work to students and parent etc. Price: Free Tutor - Speaker: Declan Ward |
Catholic Education: What's the Point? - Online Workshop
In a time where our culture is vastly changing and where anxiety and other mental health problems are on the rise, this course presents how the Catholic faith has a powerful message of hope, dignity and truth for the contemporary person. This course will present the key messages to teach children about the Catholic faith in order to bring it to life. It will also highlight the role Catholic Education plays in our lives and in our culture.
Course date: 28-01-2021 7:00 pmPrice: Free Tutor - Speaker: Richard Casey |
Webinar - An Introduction to Bizzy Breaks - for Bizzy Bodies and Bizzy Minds
Looking for ways to create an active classroom and break up long periods of sitting? The Irish Heart Foundation’s NEW Bizzy Breaks programme for primary schools is packed with ideas for physical activity and mindfulness in the classroom; whether it’s for a brain break to help with concentration, an energiser to break up sitting time or a transition between lessons, Bizzy Breaks has an activity for you. Course date: 28-01-2021 7:00 pmPrice: Free Tutor - Speaker: Irish Heart Foundation |
Webinar – Running Records – An assessment tool for teachers
Running Records is an excellent assessment tool developed by Marie Clay, used to determine text difficulty and observe pupil reading behaviours. This assessment technique is useful to teachers of all class grades and those working in SEN who would like to improve their assessment of reading. This will be an interactive webinar and participants will be required to print out some pre-webinar documents in order to participate fully in the session. Course date: 28-01-2021 7:00 pmPrice: €5.00 Tutor - Speaker: Karen Riordan |
Other upcoming Webinars in 2021
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- IZAK9 boxes
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