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FSC2544 Supporting You in Your Role as Special Education Teacher

Course Description

“Supporting You in Your Role as Special Education Teacher” is an online teacher summer course tailored for both new and experienced Special Education Teachers in Ireland. This course aims to enhance your abilities to support children with SEN and learning difficulties through a range of practical strategies, interventions, and insights grounded in the latest educational research and policies. Covering assessment and planning, collaborative practices, and targeted support for autistic children, as well as those with literacy, numeracy, and behavioural difficulties, this course equips SETs with the comprehensive tools needed for success in their roles.

  • Foundational SET Knowledge: Gain a thorough understanding of SEN in Ireland, inclusive education principles, and the new School Inclusion Model.
  • Assessment and Planning: Learn about various assessment tools and documents for SEN, including how to conduct specific assessments and support educational planning with SMART targets.
  • Collaborative Practices: Understand the importance of working collaboratively with parents, class teachers, SNAs, SENOs, and outside agencies, especially in supporting autistic children.
  • Literacy and Numeracy Support: Explore effective strategies and programmes for assisting SEN pupils with literacy and numeracy difficulties, including the use of assistive technology.
  • Behavioural Support and DCD: Identify supports and interventions for learners with behavioural difficulties and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)/dyspraxia.

This course is ideal for Special Education Teachers in Ireland, whether newly qualified or experienced, looking to refine their strategies for supporting SEN students. Participants will emerge with a deeper understanding of their role, equipped with practical tools and strategies to foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Enrol today and take a significant step towards enhancing your professional practice as a Special Education Teacher.

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Essential Details

Price: €69.00
Course Code: FSC2544
Tutor Support: Phone, e-Mail, Forum, Live Chat
Start Date: Tuesday, 1st July 2025
Duration: 20 Hours
Format: Online
Skill Level: Beginner
Qualification: Certificate

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Course Information

EPV Days – this course is approved by the Dept. of Education for qualification of EPV days. The more courses you select, the more EPV days you receive:

  • 1 online course – 3 EPV days entitlement
  • 2 online courses – 4 EPV days entitlement
  • 3 online courses – 5 EPV days entitlement

Requirements: All our courses are run in accordance with the Department of Education and Skills criteria.

Training Period: Courses begin on Tuesday, 1st July 2025 at 9:00am and must be completed by Friday, 22nd August 2025 at 5.00pm.

Course Length: Each course requires approximately 20 hours of study including time to complete any assessments.

Support: The Discussion forums are facilitated by expert moderators.

Course Fees: Courses may be purchased either online or by phone.

  • One course €69
  • Two courses €89
  • Three courses €99

Questions and Support: Our Support team are on hand to answer all your queries, either by phone, live chat or e-mail.

Certification: When you have successfully completed your course, you will receive your CPD Certificate.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to SET

  • Understand the definition and context of SEN in Ireland and the characteristics of inclusive schools.
  • Introduce the new School Inclusion Model and the role of the SET model of allocation.
  • Understand the Continuum of Support for assessment and intervention.
  • Appreciate the importance of record-keeping and reflect on professional practice in SET.
  • Explore the role of School Self Evaluation (SSE) in SEN and identify effective implementation of the Continuum of Support.

Module 2: Assessment and Planning as an SET

  • Understand the role of various assessment tools and documents for SEN.
  • Become familiar with standardised tests, precision teaching, and the administration of specific assessments.
  • Support educational planning for SEN, including setting SMART targets and recognizing the importance of collaboration.

Module 3: Supporting Autistic Children & Collaborative Practice

  • Appreciate the importance of working with parents, class teachers, SNAs, SENOs, and outside agencies.
  • Understand autism and strategies for including autistic children in the classroom.
  • Identify supports, strategies, and interventions for autistic learners.
  • Develop a School Improvement Plan with a whole-school approach to support autistic learners.

Module 4: Supporting Children with Literacy Difficulties

  • Support SEN pupils in areas of literacy such as vocabulary, spelling, and comprehension.
  • Evaluate literacy support programmes and the role of assistive technology.
  • Explore strategies for station teaching and ICT use in supporting literacy difficulties.

Module 5: Supporting Children with Numeracy Difficulties, Behavioural Difficulties and DCD

  • Evaluate supports and interventions for learners with numeracy and behavioural difficulties.
  • Appreciate the role of assessment and assistive technology in supporting children with DCD/dyspraxia.
  • Identify strategies and supports for children with DCD/Dyspraxia and behavioural difficulties.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The course completion requirements are as follows:

You are required to post two comments to the forum post at the end of each module throughout the course. Each contribution is required to be at least 100 words.

Your progression from module to module is contingent on the successful completion of these assignments.

The end of course reflective assignment must demonstrate achievement of the course’s stated learning outcomes.

You will be required to complete a minimum of 10 hours online and an additional 10 hours either online or offline

If you signed up for your course online you will have received an email with login details to start your training. Please check your spam/junk email folder as it may have landed in there.

All our course facilitators monitor the progress of every teacher on their respective course so please allow up to 2 weeks for the grade and feedback for the End of Course assignment.

The courses contain 5 modules each of which is made up of individual lessons.

You are required to engage with the course for a total of 20 hours (10 Hours online is mandatory and the remaining 10 hours can be online or offline for other learning activities)

Yes you can decide to do either. It is up to you what way you want to complete the course, once you demonstrate engagement for a total of 20 hours (10 of these must be online)

You are required to post to the forum posts at the end of each module throughout the course. You will need to post two comments. Each contribution is required to be at least 100 words.

This is usually caused by not meeting the criteria for completing the previous module, in particular posting at least two contributions to the course forum.

The minimum word count is to be no less than 300 words and not more than 500 words.

Naturally, like most courses, it is only possible to evaluate your grade when you have completed the course.

There is two parts to the assessment:

<strong>1. Meeting the Minimum Criteria:</strong> You are required to complete all 5 modules, regularly contribute to the course forum after each module (at least 2 meaningful contributions per module).

<strong>2. Assignments:</strong> You must complete Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and posts to the forums at the end of each module, as well as an overall End of Course Assignment. Once you have met each of these conditions, you should qualify for your EPV days and receiving your Flúirse certificate of completion.

You’ll be glad to hear that ALL our course facilitators monitor the progress of every teacher on their respective course and will always inform them before the course closing date if they do not appear to have met the above criteria for any reason.

More questions? Check our FAQ Section.

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