23TRA037 Maximising the Role of the SNA in Mainstream Primary Schools.

Date:      Thursday, 2 February 2023
Time:      7pm - 8pm
Venue:   Online via Zoom 

This webinar will:

• Explore relevant Circulars related to SNAs 
• Examine SNA allocation 
• Familiarisation with the 'School Inclusion Model' 
• Role of the SNA in relation to pupils, teachers & Principal.
• Collaborative planning of 'Pupil Personal Plan' 
• Developing systems for SNA record keeping
• Effective strategies SNAs can use to support pupils. 

Bio of Presenter: 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.