AUT25-55 Compiling an effective Support File for Pupils with SEN

Date: September 22^nd

Time: 7:00 pm

Target Audience: Primary SETs and Class Teachers

This webinar examines the broad continuum of assessment approaches and how these can be implemented and interpreted in order to create a clear profile of the pupil’s strengths and concerns. Effective communication of the data related to the pupil’s achievement and progress to the relevant stakeholders will also be investigated.

• Essential elements of the Support File.
• Effective assessment approaches for pupils with SEN 
• Data gathering strategies to inform Support Plans 
• Collaborative Drafting of Support Plans and Pupil Care

Plans (PCP)

• Monitoring and Reviewing of Pupil Progress 
• Compiling and maintaining the Log of Actions

Presenter: Dr. Celia Walsh

Dr. Celia Walsh is a former SET, Primary Principal & Director of Waterford Teachers Centre, whose 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.