PDA. Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance and Extreme Demand Avoidance and Autistic Learners 3.11.2025

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This two-part webinar on 3^rd & 10^th November is suitable for primary and post-primary teachers and SNAs will take a deep look at behaviours that may occur due to stress and distress.

The participants will look at the low arousal approach to stressful behaviours, the
communication underlying stressors and strategies for helping students achieve a sense of regulation.

Preventing the Meltdown: Understanding and preventing distressed behaviour.
A deeper look at the low arousal approach to managing stressful situations.

Facilitator:          Shaun Greville teaches in the Esker Centre, Ballinamere. Shaun completed 5 years secondment to the SESS and latterly the NCSE.

Leaving Certificate Financial Maths Course 4.11.25

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This four-week webinar on Tuesday 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th November is suitable for Teachers of Leaving Certificate Higher Level Maths will cover the following:

Class 1

• Present Value and Future Value
• The Compound Interest Formula
• Using Logs to Solve for t in Compound Interest Formula
• Terminology –  APR/EAR/AER/CAR/Annuities/Amortisation/Mortgages/Pensions/Bonds
• Link between Compound Interest Formula and Inverse Functions

 Class 2

• Savings and Geometric Series
• Converting Interest Rate from Annual to Monthly/Weekly Rate
• Exam Questions on Savings

 Class 3 

• Loans and Geometric Series
• Amortisation Formula
• Exam Questions on Loans and Amortisation Formula

 Class 4

• Pensions/Bonds
• Depreciation
• Exam Questions on Pensions

Learning Outcomes

• Be able to manipulate the compound interest formula
• Be able to convert from annual interest rate to monthly/weekly rate
• Be able to work out questions involving savings/annuities
• Be able to work out questions involving loans/amortisation
• Be able to prove the amortisation formula
• Be able to work out questions involving pension plans / bonds / depreciation
• Be able to distinguish between the different types of exam question
• Be able to use new teaching financial maths at leaving certificate higher level
  

Facilitator:          Séan Murphy.  Seán taught Leaving Cert Higher Maths / Physics, and Applied Maths for 14 years in CBS Ennistymon, Co. Clare. For the last two years, he has also been teaching Leaving Cert Computer Science in the newly amalgamated Ennistymon Community School.

He has given regular maths CPD courses for Athlone, Laois, Galway, Sligo, and Clare Education Centres over the last four years. He was also a local facilitator for Clare/Limerick Education Centres in the early years of  Project Maths.

Séan has a Masters in Electronic Systems (Robotics) from DCU and worked in industry both as an electronic engineer, and a database programmer for a total of 8 years, before changing career to teaching.   He also has Nvidia certification on ‘AI – Fundamental of Deep Learning’ from Technological University Dublin.

Asthma Management in Schools 4.11.2025

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Asthma is a common medical condition found in the school environment. This webinar suitable for primary and post-primary teachers and SNAs will look at Asthma, how to manage an Asthma attack and when to escalate this to a higher level of care.

Facilitator: Chris Oliver, Boyne First Aid Training

CBT Skills for Confidence and Calm (Primary/PP Teachers & SNAs) 4.11.25

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A 4-part online series on Tuesday 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th November 2025 to help you build confidence, communicate clearly, and stay calm under pressure.
You'll explore how CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) tools and somatic strategies can support assertiveness, emotional regulation, and real self-compassion – at work and in life.

This engaging and practical webinar series blends CBT with communication theory and somatic tools to help participants:
• Build self-awareness
• Communicate with more confidence
• Develop assertiveness skills
• Improve emotional regulation
• Deepen self-compassion
Each session offers clear, evidence-based tools grounded in CBT and neuroscience.
Participants will learn to understand the link between thoughts, emotions, behaviour, and body responses – and how to shift patterns that are keeping them stuck.
There will be space for reflection, skills practice, and applying these ideas to real-life situations.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this series, participants will be able to:
• Identify unhelpful thinking patterns that impact communication and confidence
• Describe the four main communication styles and recognise their own style
• Use CBT tools (thought records, behaviour experiments) to challenge self-critical thoughts
• Communicate assertively using clear, respectful language
• Understand the mind-body connection in emotional regulation
• Apply somatic tools (breath, grounding, body awareness) to stay calm under pressure
• Strengthen self-compassion and inner confidence through CBT-informed practices
• Use active listening and validation to strengthen relationships

Facilitator: Nicola Culloty, a primary teacher and Master's degree in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in 2019. She has since completed a Diploma in Traumatology and PTSD and a further Diploma in Coaching. In 2020, she founded Full Circle CBT, an organisation offering online therapeutic support to individuals of all ages. Nicola's expertise extends beyond therapy; she actively conducts training workshops for school communities and organisations, equipping them with essential tools to foster mental wellness in their communities. She has worked closely with NALA, Mary Immaculate College of Education, TUSLA, the Institute of Guidance Counsellors, European School Varese, ESCI and many more.

A Whole-School Approach to Promoting a Culture of Staff Well-Being for Primary & Post-Primary Teachers & Principals 5.11.25

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Play for Wellbeing: Supporting Social & Emotional Development across the Whole School 5.11.2025

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Play is far more than fun — it’s a powerful pathway to children’s wellbeing, resilience, and self-regulation. In this webinar, we’ll explore how child-led play can nurture social and emotional development across the primary school, helping children build self-confidence, connection and self-esteem. Together, we’ll look at practical ways teachers can facilitate child-led play in their classrooms to build stronger relationships, and a whole-school culture of wellbeing.

The Middle Leader – a Key Member of the Primary and Post-Primary School Community 6.11.25

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Target Group: Teachers who currently hold or aspire to positions of leadership in primary and post primary schools
This 7.5-hour webinar over three evenings on Thursday 6th, 13th & 20th November will address the following themes:
• Defining Middle Leadership
o With particular emphasis on new definitions for AP1 and AP2 posts
• Models of Leadership and their application
• Establishing and creating a vision for the role of middle leader
• Leading teams
• Planning
• Managing meetings
• Managing conflict
• Preparing for Interviews

 Learning Outcomes:
Session One:
• Defining Middle Leadership
• Models of Leadership and their application
• Establishing and creating a vision for the role of middle leader
Session Two:
• Leading Teams
• Preparing for Interviews
Session Three:
• School Self Evaluation
• Managing conflict
Please note the course fee of €10 is non-refundable.

Facilitator: Harry Freeman, Educational Consultant