Courses for Second Level
Covid 19 changed how our courses were offered, as we moved more to zoom webinars. The courses we offer are
1. How parents can support the student with dyslexia at second level by zoom webinar .
2. The teachers' courses held on a regional basis through several Education Centres who advertise the details. In the academic year 2021/2022 the centres hosting courses were Cork, Galway, Mayo, Carlow, Dublin West, Monaghan, Clare, Carrick on Shannon, Wexford, Limerick, Blackrock, Navan, Laois and Drumcondra.
3. We continue to give zoom webinars on dyslexia for whole school staffs either in person or by zoom.
The full range of courses that we offer are:
- How Parents can support the Student with Dyslexia at second level
- Dyslexia for Mainstream Teachers either at central venues, in individual schools, or by zoom.
- Planning and Resources for the SEN class.
- Study Skills which support the Student with Dyslexia for Teachers.
1. How parents can support the student with dyslexia at second level
Parents of students with dyslexia may struggle to know how to support the student at second level as the challenges are different from those experienced at primary. This webinar aims to give practical help and advice.
Topics to be included are: How dyslexia affects the student at second level; key educational choices; tips to support the student with organisation, note-taking, memory and learning, reading, writing, and vocabulary.
The 2021/22 series of webinars are now finished. The reaction from parents was very positive. Comments included:
'A fantastic session, super information',
'Thank you for a wonderful, detailed and well-explained presentation',
'A huge thank you as all that information and advice will definitely help my son'.
The next webinar will be on Monday 2nd October 2023. Details will be sent to schools in due course or use the contact form on this website to request further details.
2. Dyslexia for Mainstream Teachers
This webinar is for mainstream teachers who have students with dyslexia in their classes. The key emphasis is on practical classroom strategies as well as useful resources, many of which are downloadable.
Although the course deals in particular with dyslexia, many of the strategies and resources will also help when working with students with other specific learning difficulties such as Dyspraxia.
Topics to be covered include:
- Dyslexia and how it affects the student at second level.
- Screening and identification..
- Classroom teaching and learning strategies.
- Resources including subject specific resources
What teachers have said about our courses in the past.
'An engaging and comprehensive course, one of the most relevant I have ever done'
'A very interesting day that will change my approach in the classroom from Monday'
'Practical approach, student focussed at all times, no filler'.
This webinar is offered as a whole school inservice either in person or by zoom. Please use the contact form on this website for further details.
3. Planning and resources for the SEN class
This webinar is for teachers who have been allocated some SEN classes and have not received formal training on SEN teaching.
Topics to be covered include strategies, class planning and resources for the SEN class and study skills for the student with dyslexia.
This webinar is offered as a whole school inservice or through local Education Centres. Please use the contact form on this website for further details.
4. Study Skills which support the Student with Dyslexia for Teachers
Students with dyslexia may experience difficulties with organisation, reading, memory and learning note-taking, writing and spelling. This course is for teachers and concentrates on practical study skills and strategies that will help the student achieve.
Topics to be covered include organisation, goalsetting, note-taking, memory and learning strategies, reading, comprehension, understanding questions, writing, spelling and vocabulary.
This webinar is offered as a whole school inservice or through local Education Centres. Please use the contact form on this website to request details.