SP24-0141 Setting up your Autism Class (2-Part Webinar Series)

Dates:     Tuesday, 21st & 28th May 2024
Times:     7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Venue:    Online via Zoom

Target Audience:  Primary Teachers, Principals and SNA's who are setting up an Autism class for the first time.

Webinar 1 - Classroom Set-up: Layout, Equipment & Visual Supports - Tuesday, 21st May @ 7pm
This webinar will explore considerations for classroom layout, recommendations of classroom furniture & equipment, and visual supports to get started with your students

Webinar 2 - Class Timetable and Meet & Greet - Tuesday, 28th May @ 7pm
In this webinar, we will look at how to set up for success when meeting and greeting students for the first time. It will look at recommendations for week one in your classroom. We will explore options for communication with parents and recommendations and considerations for developing your class timetable.

Bio of Presenter: Jessie Kelly

Jessie is a Special School teacher and Deputy Principal with almost 12 years experience working with and teaching Autistic children and teenagers. Jessie has worked in a range of roles including home tutor, autism preschool tutor, SNA and Special class teacher. Jessie completed an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education and Care in 2012 and qualified as a primary school teacher with Hibernia College in 2019. Jessie recently completed a Postgraduate Certificate in the Education of Students on the Autism Spectrum at DCU. Jessie is passionate about educating Autistic students to their fullest potential. She runs the Instagram page ‘InspiredbyAutism’.