Special Educational Needs in Practice: From Understanding to Application - Induction ECTs Professional Learning

Target audience:  Early Career Teachers undertaking Induction

ECTs registered with the EA for the academic year 2026-2027 will have received an access code to enable them to apply for this event.  

About this event

This interactive professional learning day provides opportunities for Early Career Teachers to apply learning from the webinar programme to realistic classroom scenarios to deepen their understanding of Special Educational Needs and build confidence in applying effective, inclusive practices in the classroom.  Through discussion, collaborative problem-solving and practical activities, participants will consider how inclusive practice can be translated into everyday classroom decisions.

Objectives

By the end of this session, Early Career Teachers will be able to:

• Apply aspects of the Graduated Response to classroom scenarios.

• Identify appropriate strategies and supports for a range of learner profiles.

• Strengthen confidence in planning, adapting and reviewing teaching approaches to meet individual learner needs.

• Recognise how inclusive SEN practices align with the GTCNI competences and their Induction Action Plan.

Time

9.30 am - 3.30 pm

You need only select one date from the options available.

Nursery/Primary Induction ECTs:  Dates & Venues for Special Educational Needs in Practice: From Understanding to Application

Post-Primary Induction ECTs:  Dates & Venues for Special Educational Needs in Practice: From Understanding to Application

Event Closing Dates:  One week before the date of each event listed.

Substitute cover is available for the release of ECTs working in schools (excludes Independent Schools).  Monies in relation to sub cover will be issued to schools after teacher has attended event.  Schools advised to code to Miscellaneous School Charge/Cost on NISTR.  

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This professional learning opportunity aims to support the development of the following GTCNI competences:

GTCNI Competence No 1

Teachers should demonstrate that they understand and uphold the core values and commitments enshrined in the Council’s Code of Values and Professional Practice.

GTCNI Competence No 9

Teachers will have developed a knowledge and understanding of their responsibilities under the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice and know the features of the most common special needs and appropriate strategies to address these.

GTCNI Competence No 21

Teachers will employ strategies that motivate and meet the needs of all pupils, including those with special and additional educational needs and for those not learning in their first language.