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INTRODUCTION

Clare Education Centre is a premier facility that provides state-of-the-art meeting and training room facilities for schools, businesses and organisations. Our venue is conveniently located just off the M18 on the Kilrush Road in Ennis, within walking distance of the town centre, a range of local amenities and easy access of major transportation links.

FACILITIES

The provision of free car parking ensures that attendees can easily access the centre. Additionally, complimentary WiFi along with video conferencing facilities are available allowing users to stay connected and access online resources effortlessly.

CATERING

The centre offers a range of catering options sourced from local suppliers ensuring that attendees can enjoy delicious meals and refreshments during their time at the centre.

ROOM SET UP

Clare Education Centre offers a remarkable level of flexibility when it comes to the use of its meeting and training room facilities. With state-of-the- art amenities and a versatile setup, these spaces cater to a wide range of needs and requirements. Whether you are planning a meeting, a workshop, or a training event, our rooms can be easily tailored to accommodate your specific goals. With our exceptional facilities and friendly, professional staff, Clare Education Centre is ideal for your next meeting or training event.

VIDEO CONFERENCING FACILITIES

Equipped with high-definition cameras, crystal- clear audio systems, and reliable internet connectivity, our video conferencing facilities allow participants to connect from anywhere in the world. Through these advanced features, individuals can interact in real-time, share presentations, and participate in group discussions effortlessly.

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Post Primary Newsletter - 4th November 2022

Clare Education Centre Newsletter - Post Primary Newsletter - 4th November 2022 

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Certificates of Attendance are available for all webinars/courses organised by Clare Education Centre. The link to your Certificate of Attendance is included in the webinar/course evaluation form.

AsIAm – Ireland’s National Autism Charity

AsIAm – Ireland’s National Autism Charity

AsIAm – Ireland’s National Autism Charity, is opening applications to new schools to join our Autism Friendly Schools Project.

Watch this prerecorded “Autism Friendly Schools Project Information Webinar” HERE

If you believe that your students, staff and wider school community would benefit from being part of AsIAm’s
Autism Friendly Schools Project, and by doing so create a more inclusive school culture, please complete the following steps:

  • Fill out an application form HERE 
  • Nominate 2 staff members to represent your school at 1 in-person and two online trainings
  • Pay €300.00 participation fee before Session 1 – 24th November 2022

Download ALL INFORMATION HERE

National Arts in Education Portal Day

The 2022 National Arts in Education Portal Day will take place on Saturday, 5 November at East Quad, TU Dublin, in partnership with TU Dublin School of Art and Design and the Conservatoire of Music and Drama, and the Erasmus+ International Teacher-Artist Partnership (I-TAP-PD) PD Project.

Solo percussionist and composer, Dame Evelyn Glennie will be joining us for a special in conversation talk with Mark O’Brien, Executive Director of The Abbey Theatre. We are delighted to also partner this year with the Erasmus+ International Teacher-Artist Partnership (I-TAP-PD) PD Project who on the day will explore and share emerging learning within the Erasmus+ KA2 Initiative 2020-2023.

Ticket Bookings Open Online & Face to Face! Download Programme HERE!! Book your ticket for the day HERE!!

November Wellbeing Series 2022

November Wellbeing Series 2022

Spectrum.Life, the current employee assistance service provider, have launched A November Wellbeing Series and new timetable for their Digital Gym which are both available to all members under Department of Education.

Several key wellbeing dates take place in November 2022, including World Kindness Day and International Men’s Day, with Spectrum.Life’s Wellbeing Series focused on relevant information related to the dates: 10th November: Body Positivity & Healthy Mindset; 17th November: World Kindness Day; 20th November: Universal Children’s Day; 24th November: International Men’s Day and 31st November: Savvy Seasonal Shopping.  Download Posters HERE.

Members can access/register for the Spectrum.Life wellbeing portal as follows: To register for the first time, use organisation code, ylVIIU17 or pre populated link HEREThereafter, login HERE 

Climate and Nature Summit - November CPD

Looking At Our Schools 2022 Framework states that highly effective schools prioritise and promote sustainability as a core value.  If you need guidance and support please refer to Tips for Senior Leadership Teams. You can also register now for the FREE Climate and Nature Summit 7-11th Nov.  The summit is for primary and secondary schools and runs for one week during the next UN Climate Change Conference, COP27. Check out this short video to see how the Primary Climate & Nature Summit OR the Post-Primary Climate & Nature Summit will work.

Title: Bitesize Biodiversity.  Date: Mondays 4-4.15pm (15mins).  Register HERE. 

Title: Panel Discussion: Why is Climate and Nature education important?  Date: Nov 9th, 7-8pm.  Register HERE. 

Title: Mentoring Action Projects in Schools – Facilitating and Supporting Young Environmentalists through the YEA 6-Steps framework.  Date: Nov 7th, 7-8pm.  Register HERE.  

Title:  Citizen Science and how to collect meaningful environmental data for global decision makers through the GLOBE Programme.  Date: Tuesday 15th November 7-8pm. Register HERE.

IMRAM Féile Litríochta Gaeilge - 12–20 SAMHAIN/NOVEMBER 2022

IMRAM Féile Litríochta Gaeilge - 12–20 SAMHAIN/NOVEMBER 2022

Saothraíonn IMRAM chun litríocht na Gaeilge a chur i gceartlár an tsaoil phoiblí in Éirinn, trí fhéile bhliantúil nuálach a eagrú, a thacaíonn le scríbhneoirí, a spreagann díospóireacht agus a mheallann cainteoirí Gaeilge agus foghlaimeoirí na Gaeilge in Éirinn agus ar fud an diaspóra.

Download program for Féile IMRAM 2022 HERE

PDST Chemistry Autumn Workshops 2022

PDST Chemistry Autumn Workshops 2022

The PDST Chemistry Team are delighted to present an online workshop on equilibrium calculations and instantaneous rate graphing to enhance teaching and learning in the leaving certificate chemistry classroom.  

Literacy Collaborative: Embedding Writing Instruction across the Post-Primary Curriculum

Literacy Collaborative: Embedding Writing Instruction across the Post-Primary Curriculum

These online collaboratives are suitable for all Senior Cycle teachers, literacy link teachers, literacy teams and management. These Literacy Collaboratives will all take place online. Download FLYER HERE.

  • Tuesday, 15th November 2022, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE
  • Monday, 21st November 2022, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE

Online Post-Primary Literacy Collaborative: Promoting and Supporting Oral Language Development Across the Post-Primary Curriculum

Online Post-Primary Literacy Collaborative: Promoting and Supporting Oral Language Development Across the Post-Primary Curriculum

PDST Collaboratives offer teachers the time and space to come together and work collaboratively. They provide an opportunity to discuss ideas or issues arising from participants' experiences in the classroom.  Download FLYER HERE

Dates: Tuesday, 29th November, Wednesday, 30th November, Thursday, 1st December, Monday, 5th December & Thursday, 8th December 2022.  Times: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - REGISTER HERE

Jump-A-Grade - Apply to be a Teacher-Mentor

Jump-A-Grade - Apply to be a Teacher-Mentor

JumpAGrade is a Social Entrepreneur of Ireland winner (2019) and Social Entrepreneur Scale Partners, and Rethink Ireland award winner (x2) with a mission to help underrepresented students achieve their potential, currently hiring Teacher-Mentors to add to the team for the Academic Year 2022-23.   JumpAGrade recently featured in the Sunday Independent.

Remuneration is competitive and our teacher-mentors set their own schedule. Teachers who are full-time, job-sharing, retired, or on career break are all welcome to apply, once the basic criteria below are met. Paid orientation and ongoing training are provided.  Apply to be a Teacher-Mentor HERE Qualified candidates will be contacted directly to arrange an informal online interview.  

UPCOMING WEBINARS and FACE-TO-FACE COURSES

Kickstarting OneNote in your Classroom Webinar Series (PP)

Kickstarting OneNote in your Classroom Webinar Series (PP)

Have you seen others using OneNote? Have you tried to start yourself, but finding yourself a little lost? No problem, this series of webinars is for you!

Course date: 07-11-2022 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
Price: FREE
Tutor - Speaker: Nicole Breen (Muinteoir Cole)

Leaving Cert English - Comparative Study (PP)

Leaving Cert English - Comparative Study (PP)

In this webinar, Aoife will cover the following: Focusing on Cultural Context and Literary Genre; Approaching the essay; Worksheets for use in class; Slideshow with detailed notes on both modes of comparison.

Course date: 07-11-2022 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
Price: FREE
Tutor - Speaker: Aoife O'Driscoll

Autism - Facilitating Social Skills (P) (PP) (SNA)

Autism  - Facilitating Social Skills (P) (PP) (SNA)

How do I support their friendships? How about social skills? What can I do?  In this webinar, we will focus on embedding ethical, informed strategies to facilitate social skill development. 

Course date: 07-11-2022 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
Price: FREE
Tutor - Speaker: Alana O'Connor

Cornmarket Retirement Seminar (P) (PP) (Face-To Face)

Cornmarket Retirement Seminar (P) (PP) (Face-To Face)

We’ll help you get ready for this exciting new chapter & make the most of your money for retirement, by covering:

✓ Superannuation – What you need to know
& the benefits
✓ All about Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
✓ Settling your AVC at Retirement
✓ Investing & making your money last long term
✓ Top tax tips at retirement

Course date: 09-11-2022 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Clare Ed. Centre
Price: FREE
Tutor - Speaker: Cornmarket

Approaches to and Resources for DBQ 2024/2025 - "The Jarrow Crusade" (PP)

Approaches to and Resources for DBQ 2024/2025 -

In this webinar, Patrick will cover:

  • What to teach and what not to teach with this DBQ
  • Getting students "hands on" with Jarrow style DBQ questions.
  • Sources and resources to teach this topic in an effective and engaging manner
  • Find out exactly what LC History examiners like Patrick are looking for when it comes to the DBQ in the exam.

As always with Patrick, many sources, resources and practical ideas will be shared.

Course date: 10-11-2022 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
Price: FREE
Tutor - Speaker: Patrick Hickey

Dealing with Disciplinaries, Grievances and Allegations- Best Practice (Board of Management & School Principals Webinar) (P) (PP)

Dealing with Disciplinaries, Grievances and Allegations- Best Practice (Board of Management & School Principals Webinar) (P) (PP)

Don’t miss our invaluable webinar on Dealing with Disciplinaries & Grievances. This session will develop your understanding surrounding your obligations to develop and implement procedures around disciplinaries and grievances in your school.
Participants will gain an increased understanding of the correct procedures, the importance of a paper trail and case law which highlights the importance of following such procedures.

Course date: 14-11-2022 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
Price: FREE
Tutor - Speaker: Caroline Reidy

Junior Cycle English - Understanding the Content and Structure of Language (PP)

Junior Cycle English - Understanding the Content and Structure of Language (PP)

This webinar will focus on the content and structure of language. Looking in particular at grammar, word choice, sentence structures and paragraph structures. 

  • Looking at the content and structure of language learning outcomes: what do they actually mean?
  • Why does research tell us about the most effective way to teach the content and structure of language?
  • Walk through of a selection of strategies to integrate teaching about words, sentences and paragraphs into your practice.
Course date: 14-11-2022 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
Price: FREE
Tutor - Speaker: Clare Madden

Workshop For The Post Primary Posts Of Responsibility Interview Process (PP)

Workshop For The Post Primary Posts Of Responsibility Interview Process (PP)

- An overview of the interview process and circular 0003/2018
- Using Looking at Our Schools to prepare for the process
- Approaching competency based interviews
- Gathering evidence for the interview panel
- Making a good impression at interview

Course date: 17-11-2022 5:00 pm
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
Price: FREE
Tutor - Speaker: Kieran Sweeney

Leaving Certificate English: Handling Hopkins: Teaching The Poetry Of Gerard Manely (PP)

Leaving Certificate English: Handling Hopkins: Teaching The Poetry Of Gerard Manely (PP)

Gerard Manley Hopkins is one of the more challenging poets on the Leaving Certificate English course. Stylistically, he may be considered too difficult for many students who may also struggle to relate to him thematically. In this session, Claire will demonstrate why she believes Hopkins should be taught to a Senior Cycle class while also sharing strategies to breakdown and simplify his poetry.

Course date: 17-11-2022 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
Price: FREE
Tutor - Speaker: Claire Cotter

Autism In Girls - Specific Supports (P) (PP) (SNA)

Autism In Girls - Specific Supports (P) (PP) (SNA)

Our knowledge about autism in girls and women is growing week by week. In a disorder that was previously thought to affect mostly boys, girls and young women are increasingly being diagnosed. However, with different expressions of autism, how do we support these young people. In this webinar we will consider the specific needs of autistic girls and young women.

Course date: 21-11-2022 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
Price: FREE
Tutor - Speaker: Alana O'Connor

Level 1/2 Learning Programs at Junior Cycle - 2 Sessions (PP)

Level 1/2 Learning Programs at Junior Cycle - 2 Sessions (PP)

Session 1: Introduction to Junior Cycle: L1LPs/L2LPs in Mainstream Post Primary Schools - This CPD will provide an overview of the Level 1 Learning Programmes (L1LPs) and Level 2 Learning Programmes (L2LPs)

Teachers who have received previous CPD on the L1LPS and/or L2LPs may prefer to opt for the follow up session.

Session 2: Teaching, Learning, Assessment and Reporting of the L1LPs and L2LPs in Mainstream Post Primary Schools - This CPD will explore the practicalities of teaching, learning, assessment and reporting of the L1LPs and L2LPs. It is suitable for teachers from all contexts.

Course date: 21-11-2022 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
Price: FREE
Tutor - Speaker: Natalie Doyle Bradley

Leaving Certificate Inferential Statistics (PP)

Leaving Certificate Inferential Statistics (PP)

4 Classes, 1 hour each on Tuesdays, 22, 29 Nov & 6, 13 Dec 2022

Course date: 22-11-2022 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
Price: FREE
Tutor - Speaker: Seán Murphy

Religion Webinar: Religion & Science (PP)

Religion Webinar: Religion & Science (PP)
This webinar will look at a variety of ethical conundrums from the use of cloning and the chimera and to generic modification. Looking at faith and personal perspectives.
Course date: 22-11-2022 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
Price: FREE
Tutor - Speaker: Gary Creaton

Leaving Cert English - Composition (PP)

Leaving Cert English - Composition (PP)

In this webinar, Aoife will cover: Discursive Essays; Personal Essays and Short Stories.

Course date: 28-11-2022 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
Price: FREE
Tutor - Speaker: Aoife O'Driscoll

Language Development For Non-Speaking Individuals (P) (PP) (SNA)

Language Development For Non-Speaking Individuals (P) (PP) (SNA)

In this webinar, we will take the time to consider how we support language development in non-speaking pupils. Verbal speech is not the only means of language development, though often these individuals are offered less opportunity and input for language learning. 

Course date: 28-11-2022 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
Price: FREE
Tutor - Speaker: Alana O'Connor

Foghlaim agus Cleachtadh na Gramadaí sa mheánscoil le Tomás Ó Madagáin (PP)

Foghlaim agus Cleachtadh na Gramadaí sa mheánscoil le Tomás Ó Madagáin (PP)

Tabharfaidh Tomás Ó Madagáin ceardlann ar fhoghlaim na Gramadaí sa seomra ranga. Beidh an cheardlann seo ar líne amháin agus beidh sé ar siúl idir 18.00 agus 19.00 ar an Máirt, an 29ú de mhí na Samhna 2022.

Course date: 29-11-2022 6:00 pm
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
Price: FREE
Tutor - Speaker: Tomás Ó Madagáin

Religion Webinar: Mythology and Ancient Belief (PP)

Religion Webinar: Mythology and Ancient Belief (PP)
This webinar will explore the faith, belief system and both conventional and unconventional traditions these groups held together. Egypt, Greece and Rome are the known ones, but there are so many more.
Course date: 29-11-2022 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
Price: FREE
Tutor - Speaker: Gary Creaton

Approaches to Planning a Unit of Learning for Strand 1 in JC CSPE (PP)

Approaches to Planning a Unit of Learning for Strand 1 in JC CSPE (PP)

Approaches to Planning a Unit of Learning for Strand One in JC CSPE. In this webinar Gearóid O’Brien will look at the teaching of Strand One of the CSPE course. The webinar will involve planning a unit of learning around teaching human rights using the key junior cycle skills. Sample materials for teaching the lessons will be used to give practical examples of how to teach these lessons and will be shared with participants.

Course date: 05-12-2022 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
Price: FREE
Tutor - Speaker: Gearóid O’Brien

Dealing with Disciplinaries, Grievances and Allegations- Best Practice: Follow on Session (Board of Management & Principals Webinar) (P) (PP)

Dealing with Disciplinaries, Grievances and Allegations- Best Practice: Follow on Session (Board of Management & Principals Webinar) (P) (PP)

Following on from our last session on Disciplinaries and Grievances, participants to this session will become familiar with how to investigate grievance and disciplinary situations and have an increased knowledge of how to respond appropriately to issues of this nature. Caroline Reidy, Managing Director of The HR Suite, will ensure you leave the webinar with the confidence to carry out an investigation correctly, and implement the correct processes in your school.

Course date: 12-12-2022 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Online via Zoom
Price: FREE
Tutor - Speaker: Caroline Reidy

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    Faigh rochtain ar sheimineáir ghréasáin réamhthaifeadta agus ceangail ar do chaoithiúlacht féin/ Access pre-recorded webinars and connect with expertise at your convenience

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    Caith súil ar ár nuachtlitreacha reatha agus roimhe seo/ View our previous and current newsletters.

    Cláraigh ionas nach gcaillfidh tú amach ar aon phríomhimeachtaí nó ar FGL/ Sign up so you dont miss any key events or CPD.

  • Acmhainní agus Measúnuithe/ Resources and Assessments

    Tá go leor acmhainní ar fáil ar cíos ó Ionad Tacaíochta Oideachais an Chláir. Déan teagmháil le This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. le do thoil chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil.

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Tá tacaíocht tugtha ag Ionad Tacaíochta Oideachais an Chláir, ar a dtugtaí Ionad Múinteoirí Inse tráth, ón mbliain 1972, do riachtanais inseirbhíse múinteoirí an Chláir. Ó mhí Lúnasa 2000, cuireadh an tIonad i gcoimpléacs saintógtha nua ar Bhóthar Chill Rois, Inis. 

Cuimsítear i bpríomhfheidhmeanna Ionad Tacaíochta Oideachais an Chláir riachtanas tacaíocht a thabhairt do riachtanais inseirbhíse an Stáit agus riachtanais shainaitheanta áitiúla a aithint agus a thacú freisin. Chuige seo, tá traidisiún láidir ag Ionad Tacaíochta Oideachais an Chláir i bhforbairt agus soláthar cúrsaí áitiúla agus tionscnaimh scoilbhunaithe.

Tá an tIonad mar chuid de ghrúpa de 21 Ionad Oideachais lán-aimseartha, agus naoi n-Ionad a oibríonn ar bhonn páirtaimseartha a dtugann an Roinn Oideachais agus Eolaíochta tacaíocht dóibh go príomha. Chomh maith leis na feidhmeanna thuasluaite, bhí Ionad Tacaíochta Oideachais an Chláir páirteach, le blianta beaga anuas, i dTionscnaimh Idirchultúrtha le hIonaid i dtíortha san Aontas Eorpach. 

Clare Education Support Centre, formerly known as Ennis Teachers' Centre, has, since 1972, supported the in-service needs of Clare teachers. Since August 2000, the Centre has been located in a new purpose-built complex on the Kilrush Road, Ennis.

The main functions of Clare Education Support Centre include a requirement to support the in-service needs of the state and to identify and support locally identified needs.  To this end Clare Education Support Centre has a strong tradition in the development and provision of local courses and school based initiatives.  

The Centre is part of a group of 21 Full Time Education Centres and nine Centres operating on a Part-time basis supported principally by the Department of Education and Science. In addition to the functions noted above Clare Education Support Centre has, in recent years, been involved in Intercultural Projects with Centres in European Union countries.

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Policy Documents

  • Clare Education Centre Customer Service Charter - VIEW HERE
  • Clare Education Centre Protected Disclosures / Whistleblowing Policy - VIEW HERE
  • Clare Education Centre Constitution - VIEW HERE 
  • Clare Education Centre Child Safeguarding Statement - VIEW HERE
  • Clare Education Centre Complaints Policy and Procedures - VIEW HERE