This full day seminar (09:30 - 15:30) will seek to provide language support to teachers of English as an Additional Language (EAL), EAL co-ordinators, and Additional Educational Needs (AEN) co-ordinators. There will be an opportunity to:

• develop understanding of language support and the role of the language support teacher at post-primary level
• explore the importance of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages and assessing EAL learners using materials linked to the CEFR
• utilise the CEFR benchmarks as targets and link them to the EAL learner's curriculum
• discuss and share examples of good practice in linking language support to the curriculum.

To register for a place on this course, please visit https://oide.ie/apply-book-now/teachers/ and search for ‘Leading English Language Support in Post-Primary Schools National Seminar Autumn 2023'. If you have difficulty registering or require further information, please email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Droichead Cluster Meetings 2024.2025 - Important Information for NQTs:

Registration for specific Cluster Meeting 1 dates and times for Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) will be available week beginning 16th September.

Cluster Meeting 1 events will commence week beginning September 30th in line with the Droichead Cluster Meeting Calendar 2024.2025.

Primary NQTs can access the Droichead Cluster Meeting Calendar 2024.2025 HERE and the Cluster Meetings: Important Information and Protocols for Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) 2024.2025 HERE

Post-primary NQTs can access the Droichead Cluster Meeting Calendar 2024.2025 HERE and the Cluster Meetings: Important Information and Protocols for Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) 2024.2025 HERE

Belong To are running therir annual Stand Up Awareness Week from 6^th-10^th November 2023. Belong To’s Stand Up Awareness Week is a time for post-primary schools, youth services, and Youthreach centres in Ireland to join us and take a stand against homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying. This week is an opportunity to take steps to make spaces safe and supportive for LGBTQ+ young people. 

Belong To offers training sessions during September to help people prepare for Stand Up Awareness Week 2023.