Irish Learning Support Association ILSA clg

Irish Learning Support Association ILSA clg Irish Learning Support Association (ILSA) is concerned with sharing knowledge to support teachers.

Don't forget to share the amazing work you have done this year.
23/06/2026

Don't forget to share the amazing work you have done this year.

🌟 Calling all special education teachers! 🌟The ILSA Special Education Teacher Awards are here to celebrate the incredibl...
28/05/2026

🌟 Calling all special education teachers! 🌟
The ILSA Special Education Teacher Awards are here to celebrate the incredible work being done to support inclusion, empower students, and make a lasting difference every day. 💙📚
🏆 Gold Award – €2000
🥈 Silver Award – €1000
🥉 Bronze Award – €500
📅 Deadline extended to 30th June 2026
📍 Open to ILSA members supporting students through inclusive practice.
✨ Share your story, showcase your impact, and be recognised for the difference you make.
Apply now at www.ilsa.ie

As we come to the end of the school year, have you considered entering for the ILSA awards?
22/05/2026

As we come to the end of the school year, have you considered entering for the ILSA awards?

📢 SAVE THE DATEILSA Annual Conference 2026🗓️ Friday, October 10th 2026We are currently planning this year’s conference p...
22/03/2026

📢 SAVE THE DATE

ILSA Annual Conference 2026
🗓️ Friday, October 10th 2026

We are currently planning this year’s conference programme and welcome your input.

If you, a colleague, or a presenter you have recently engaged with at CPD would be a valuable addition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please share your recommendations with us via DM.

We look forward to delivering an engaging and impactful conference.

14/03/2026

Thank you for attending the
Spring Conference last week. We now continue planning for our Annual Conference in Athlone in October.

Learning the importance of touch tying and file management from Deirdre Madden. Assistive Technology at Irish Learning S...
06/03/2026

Learning the importance of touch tying and file management from Deirdre Madden. Assistive Technology at Irish Learning Support Association ILSA Spring Conference Radisson Blu, Cork

Deirdre Madden UCC at Irish Learning Support Association ILSA Spring Conference in Cork sharing assistive technology wit...
06/03/2026

Deirdre Madden UCC at Irish Learning Support Association ILSA Spring Conference in Cork sharing assistive technology with teachers. Excellent resources.

Only 4 days to go until the ILSA Spring Conference 2026! 🎉We can’t wait to welcome you to the ILSA Spring Conference at ...
02/03/2026

Only 4 days to go until the ILSA Spring Conference 2026! 🎉

We can’t wait to welcome you to the ILSA Spring Conference at the stunning Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork for an inspiring day of learning, leadership and connection.

✨ Headliner: Dr Ciara O’Donnell
🎤 Dr. Trevor O’Brien
🎤 Deirdre O’Toole
🎤 Dr Pauline Cogan
🎤 Deirdre Madden
🎤 Dr. Margaret Egan
🎤 NCSE
🎤 Inspectorate
🎤 Aoife Power
🎤 Dr Mark Prendergast
🎤 Dr Marie Ryan
🎤 Emma O'Keeffe

An incredible lineup you won’t want to miss!

🎟️ Final tickets are available now via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ilsa-spring-conference-2026-tickets-1979773440655

See you in Cork!

🎤✨ Guest Speaker Reveal – ILSA Conference 2026 ✨🎤Join us on Friday, March 6th at the stunning Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, ...
27/02/2026

🎤✨ Guest Speaker Reveal – ILSA Conference 2026 ✨🎤

Join us on Friday, March 6th at the stunning Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork for an inspiring day of learning, connection and practical insight.

We’re excited to introduce two of our fantastic guest speakers 👇

🌿 Laoise Hamill
Deputy Principal & SENCO at St. Malachy’s MNS

🏡 Nurture: A Home Away from Home

This research-informed session explores the implementation and impact of a Nurture Group within an educationally disadvantaged Irish primary school. Drawing on qualitative research capturing children’s and staff perspectives, Laoise will highlight:

• The importance of a nurturing environment
• Supporting social and emotional development
• The role of the adult and sustaining nurture practices

Children described their Nurture Room as a “home away from home” — a space of belonging, community, shared rituals and trusted relationships.

Participants will gain practical, whole-school strategies to strengthen relational practice and support socio-emotional development.

💛 Ms. Emma O’Keeffe
Teaching Fellow in the Educational Psychology and Inclusive Special Education (EPISE) Department at Mary Immaculate College

🌈 Social Emotional Learning

Social and emotional literacy — the ability to identify, understand, manage and express feelings — directly impacts a student’s capacity to learn. Emotions influence attention, organisation, motivation and problem-solving, while regulation skills support positive peer relationships and social interactions.

In this session, Emma will explore social emotional learning from theory to practical classroom application — focusing on:

• What to teach
• When to teach it
• How to teach it

Drawing on her experience as a Special Education Teacher and her PhD research exploring the wellbeing of SENCOs in Irish primary schools, Emma will provide practical, classroom-ready approaches to embedding SEL meaningfully.

📅 Friday, March 6th
📍 Radisson Blu Cork
🤝 Connect. Learn. Be Inspired.

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