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SNA Provision: The DES Value For Money Review

NOTE: Digital hearing-devices are available earlier, to many pupils and students since this post was written in 2011. Some are accessing sound from infancy with actual independence and self-directed learning in their classrooms. The Special Needs Assistant (SNA) scheme in schools in Ireland was assessed in value-for-money terms by the Department of Education and Skills

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The Effective Use Of IEPs In Irish Classrooms

Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are not mandatory in schools in Ireland, but give a practical way to structure and document a child’s learning progress. Parents & educators will use web-based tools for regular, collaborative contact and record-keeping. Try this formal IEP Checklist for a child in mainstream education. Building An Individual Education Plan When devising an

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Educational Supports Ensure A Diverse Workforce

Dublin’s Southside People newspaper (July 6th edition) mentions how a young deaf pupil at a Dublin school is at risk of losing her classroom SNA (special needs assistant), if the current SNA-funding crisis is not resolved. Parents’ pain at special needs education cuts This Wednesday (July 13th), the Dail Technical Committee is meeting to dedicate their

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Clarke School 'Maps' Changes In Deaf Education

For Sale: an Olympic-size swimming pool, six brick buildings, playing fields, a garage and a steam heating system as the Clarke School for Hearing and Speech in Massachusetts downsizes its campus after 144 years in existence. Historic Northampton School Campus Is For Sale Originally known as The Clarke School for the Deaf in Northampton (MA),

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Thesis: Mainstreaming Deaf Education In Ireland

Following legislation in 1998 and 2004, parents of deaf and hard-of-hearing (D/HH) children are facilitated in sending their child to the local school. As a result, there has been a dramatic increase in numbers of D/HH children in those settings and a subsequent drop in enrolment in schools for deaf pupils. This thesis explores the

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Parent Involvement In Child Education Is Essential

The parents of children who’re deaf need to be involved with their child’s education, at home and at school. Parent input to child education is cited by educators as one of the best ways to improve outcomes for all children and notably if other family members are involved. Statistically, educational attainment rises when parents participate in

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Australia To Take Classroom Captioning ‘National’

Australia’s senate has approved funding for a National Schools Pilot Program of classroom captioning for students who are deaf and hard of hearing. The move follows classroom tests of the captioning system in the past year, with co-ordination from the respective state-level Departments of Education. Senator Fifield, who co-sponsored the move, said the provision was a

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Leaving Certificate English Website, By A Teacher

When taking state examinations, deaf students often wonder if they are “on the right track” in giving examiners what is needed to gain exam points. Here’s a website by a teacher of Leaving Cert English, with advice. Reading these points with a parent or teacher may be beneficial to deaf students. Leaving Certificate English – Help

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Transitioning From Primary To Secondary School

Moving from primary to secondary school is a process all students undergo and can be quite daunting. Transitioning is also a crucial stage in a pre-teen child’s development, as their experiences at the time can significantly impact their later academic and social skills. For parents, the leap from primary to post-primary education can be difficult,

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Different Mainstreaming Models for Deaf Children

Different options for deaf education in Ireland mean childrens’ needs are better understood with today’s new hearing technologies, plus new educational resources and models. Over 3,300 deaf children are at mainstream schools in Ireland (DES, 2011) being taught in English with support from the Visiting Teacher Service. Each parent of a deaf child worries about giving

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