25TRA131 Supporting Struggling Readers: Practical Approaches for the junior classes.

Dates:     25th February 2025
Time:       7 - 8 pm
Venue:    Online via Zoom

Target Audience:  Special Education Teachers supporting Junior Infants, Senior Infants, and First Class

Join Deirdre O’Toole for a focused webinar on supporting young children who are struggling with reading. Moving beyond the traditional ‘station teaching’ model, this session will explore evidence-based alternatives to address the diverse needs of early learners. Gain practical insights and strategies grounded in current research to help every child build confidence and make progress in reading. Tailored specifically for special education teachers, this webinar offers tools to create a more inclusive and effective learning environment.

Presenter: Deirdre O'Toole

Deirdre O’Toole is a primary school teacher from Co. Meath. She has a keen interest in early literacy and is currently studying for her PhD in the area. She runs the Instagram page ‘Playful Classroom’ and the Facebook group, ‘Science of Reading Discussion for Irish Teachers’. Deirdre was the winner of the ‘Science of Reading Teacher of the Year 2023’ award by Nessy Learning.