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CPD Courses.

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26SPR13 Aspiring Leaders

For Aspiring and Newly Appointed Leaders! In this accessible hybrid course, you will learn about the basics of school leadership which will equip you to discern for yourself what effective school leadership looks like and what it means to you.

Course Date 08-01-2026 4:00 pm
Course End Date 19-03-2026 6:00 pm
Cut off date 05-01-2026 5:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 20
Speaker Assorted

Join us EVERY MONDAY for Bitesize Biodiversity.

Course Date 12-01-2026 4:00 pm
Course End Date 25-05-2026 4:15 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
26SPR33 Understanding Autism Through the Lens of Autism and Supporting Autistic Students in the Mainstream Classroom

This two part series of webinars, while operating under the assumption that people already know what autism is, will reexplain this through a neuroaffirmative approach.

Course Date 12-01-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 19-01-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 12-01-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 2
Speaker Annette Nash
26SPR01 Neurodivergent-Friendly, Active Yards Webinar Series for SNAs: SPRING: Creating Connection on the Yard – Practical Ways SNAs Can Support Play and Belonging

This webinar explores practical ways SNAs can gently guide students towards participation, using connection-based strategies to support emotional regulation and reduce playground anxiety.

Course Date 12-01-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 12-01-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 12-01-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Magdalena Landziak
ESCI ISSN: Climate Change is a Global Issue, but Who Holds the Responsibility to Act?; How to teach Climate Action with Care

This webinar will explore how we can ensure that the child or learner, understands that they have not caused climate change and it is not their responsibility to fix it.

Course Date 14-01-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 14-01-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 14-01-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
26SPR37 Universal Design for Learning in the MFL and Gaeilge Classroom

This webinar explores how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can transform the language classroom into a more inclusive and engaging space for all learners.

Course Date 19-01-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 19-01-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 19-01-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Ricky Roche
ESCI ISSN: Education in the Midst of Global Crises: How to bring Active Hope into the Classroom

How do we help young people to engage consciously and creatively with what’s unfolding in the world around us without shutting down or burning out?

Course Date 20-01-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 20-01-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 20-01-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
26SPR14 Nurturing Self-Compassion in Children

This talk explores the concept of self-compassion as well as providing practical suggestions for nurturing it in children.

Course Date 22-01-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 22-01-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 22-01-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Fiona Forman
26SPR38 Teaching the skills of Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking in the Language Classroom (MFL & Gaeilge)

This online session takes a practical, research-informed approach to developing the four key language skills.

Course Date 26-01-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 26-01-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 26-01-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Ricky Roche
26SPR39 Becoming a mini-whiteboard champion in the MFL and Gaeilge Classroom

Discover the power of mini-whiteboards as a low-prep, high-impact tool for engagement, assessment, and feedback in the language classroom.

Course Date 04-02-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 04-02-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 04-02-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Ricky Roche
ESCI ISSN: Towards a Calm and Connected Classroom: Wellbeing Practices to Support the Nervous System in Today's Classroom Environment.

Teaching is demanding, so managing stress is essential.

Course Date 04-02-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 04-02-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 04-02-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
26SPR35 How Autism Presents in Girls

This course will focus on how autism can present in girls.

Course Date 10-02-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 10-02-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 10-02-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Annette Nash
26SPR15 Supporting Emotional Regulation in Children

This talk explores emotional regulation and provides practical strategies for teachers to support its development in young people.

Course Date 10-02-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 10-02-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 10-02-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Fiona Forman
ESCI ISSN: Student Panel Discussion: Are Schools Teaching the Skills needed for a Changing Planet?

Let’s hear what our Student Ambassadors have to say.

Course Date 11-02-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 11-02-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 11-02-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
26SPR40 Múineadh na mBriathra - Work Smarter, Not Harder

This webinar introduces smarter, more engaging ways to teach verb patterns in Irish through meaningful communication and active learning.

Course Date 11-02-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 11-02-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 11-02-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Ricky Roche
26SPR36 Supporting Autistic students and their Mental Health in the Mainstream Classroom

This webinar will focus on the strong link between the autistic experience and the impact this can have on mental health.

Course Date 23-02-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 23-02-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 23-02-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Annette Nash
26SPR50 (LL) Unlocking Student Motivation: Practical Strategies for the MFL Classroom

This online session explores approaches to boost motivation and attention among teenage language learners, at a time of digital overload, drawing on tried -and-tested classroom routines and strategies to foster engagement, self-efficacy, and a supportive classroom climate.

Course Date 23-02-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 23-02-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 23-02-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Magalie Lalor
ESCI ISSN: Exploring Sustainable Energy – Teaching & Saving Energy in Post-Primary Schools

In this webinar Una from SEAI will show us how sustainable energy can ignite curiosity in your students, encouraging them to learn and save energy - at school, at home and in their community.

Course Date 24-02-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 24-02-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 24-02-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
26SPR11 Making Sense of Autism Support with Mary Mc Kenna: How to empower pupils to find and develop their own authentic voice (be it speaking or non-speaking)

Due to the resounding success of last year's webinars, Mary McKenna is returning with 4 more webinars that promise to bring more energy, ease and curiosity to the role of Autism class teacher and to those of you supporting Autistic pupils in the coming school year.

Course Date 25-02-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 25-02-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 25-02-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Mary McKenna
26SPR18 Face-to-Face: National Cardiac First Response (CFR) Course

This in-person course is suitable for Primary & Post Primary School Staff, School Leaders, Teachers, SETs, SNAs, Parents, Secretaries & Caretakers.

Course Date 28-02-2026 10:00 am
Course End Date 28-02-2026 2:30 pm
Cut off date 25-02-2026 5:00 pm
Fee €10.00
Select Hours 4
Speaker Matthew Campbell
26SPR16 Teacher Self-Care: Nurturing Positive Relationships & Navigating Conflict

This online session will outline the importance of positive relationships & provide participants with skills to nurture them and deal with interpersonal conflict.

Course Date 11-03-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 11-03-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 11-03-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Fiona Forman
ESCI ISSN: The Sustainable Development Goal Toolbox: Practical Strategies for Educators

If you are interested in teaching about climate change, biodiversity, peace and issues facing our world today this webinar is for you.

Course Date 18-03-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 18-03-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 18-03-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
ESCI ISSN: Sustainable Energy in Action! A Hands-on and Practical Event at Mount Lucas Wind Farm & NZEB* Centre, Co Offaly

Join us for an in-person event (Mount Lucas Wind Farm, Co Offaly) to see Sustainable Energy come alive!

Course Date 21-03-2026 10:00 am
Course End Date 21-03-2026 2:00 pm
Cut off date 18-03-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
26SPR12 Making Sense of Autism Support with Mary Mc Kenna: How to support both your pupils and yourself to struggle less and thrive more

Due to the resounding success of last year's webinars, Mary McKenna is returning with 4 more webinars that promise to bring more energy, ease and curiosity to the role of Autism class teacher and to those of you supporting Autistic pupils in the coming school year.

Course Date 25-03-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 25-03-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 25-03-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Mary McKenna
ESCI ISSN: Ecology, Habitat Studies and Bringing Nature into the Classroom

In this webinar, the ISSN & the ISTA will look at effective approaches in teaching ecology, practical suggestions on how to run a habitat study and ways to bring nature into the classroom.

Course Date 14-04-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 14-04-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 14-04-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
ESCI ISSN: Common Knowledge - Skills + Community for a Sustainable Life

Common Knowledge is a social enterprise based in the Burren that teaches hands-on skills for sustainable living.

Course Date 15-04-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 15-04-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 15-04-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
ESCI ISSN: Environmental Influencer Course: Upskilling Students to Think Critically about Social Change and to Influence Others to Make Positive, More Environmentally-Friendly Choices

In this webinar the ISSN will discuss our 10-week Environmental Influencer Course.

Course Date 21-04-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 21-04-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 21-04-2026 12:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
26SPR07 Neurodivergent-Friendly, Active Yards Webinar Series for SNAs: SUMMER: Active Yard, Inclusive Hearts – Empowering SNAs to Support Social Play

End the year on a high note by celebrating the role of SNAs in shaping inclusive, joyful play spaces.

Course Date 27-04-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 27-04-2026 8:00 pm
Cut off date 27-04-2026 3:00 pm
Fee Free
Select Hours 1
Speaker Magdalena Landziak