Circulars
2014 Circulars
Staffing arrangements in Primary Schools for the 2014/15 school year
January 2014
The Graduate Certificate in the Education of Students with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) shall be provided by St Patrick's College, Drumcondra, Dublin 9.
January 2014
The Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma Programme of Continuing Professional Development for Teachers working with Students with Special Educational Needs (Autistic Spectrum Disorders) shall be provided by St Angela's College, Sligo in collaboration with the Special Education Support Service.
January 2014
The Combined Post Graduate Diploma Programme of Continuing Professional Development for Teachers Involved in Learning Support and Special Education shall be available in seven Universities/Colleges of Education.
January 2014
Circulars Pre 2014
Special Needs Assistants - Supplementary Assignment Arrangements for the 2013/2014 School Year
July 2013
Special Needs Assistants. Public Service Stability Agreement 2013 – 2016 (Haddington Road Agreement)
June 2013
Adoptive Leave Entitlements for Special Needs Assistants
March 2013
Scheme of Grants towards the Purchase of Essential Assistive Technology Equipment for Pupils with Physical or Communicative Disabilities
February 2013
The Single Public Service Pension Scheme for Teachers and Special Needs Assistants employed in Primary and Secondary/Community/Comprehensive Schools
January 2013
Home Tuition Scheme 2013/2014 - Special Education Component
July 2013
Occupational Health Strategy For Registered Teachers and Special Needs Assistants
January 2013
Graduate Certificate in the Education of Students with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) for teachers working with Students with ASDs in Special Schools, Special Classes or as Resource Teachers in mainstream Primary and Post-Primary Schools – 2013/2014
January 2013
Post-Graduate Certificate/Diploma Programme of Continuing Professional Development for Teachers working with Students with Special Educational Needs (Autistic Spectrum Disorders)
January 2013
Combined Post-Graduate Diploma Programme of Continuing Professional Development for Teachers involved in Learning Support and Special Education – 2013/2014
January 2013
Submission of Applications for Resources for the 2013/14 School Year
January 2013
2012 Circulars
Post-Graduate Certificate/Diploma Programme of Continuing Professional Development for Teachers working with Students with Special Educational Needs (Autistic Spectrum Disorders).
March 2012
Graduate Certificate in the Education of Students with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) for teachers working with Students with ASDs in Special Schools, Special Classes or as Resource Teachers in mainstream Primary and Post-Primary Schools – 2012/2013
March 2012
Combined Post-Graduate Diploma Programme of Continuing Professional Development for Teachers involved in Learning Support and Special Education – 2012/2013
March 2012
Submission of Applications for Resources for the 2012/13 School Year
February 2012
2011 Circulars
Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures for Special Needs Assistants in Recognised Primary and Post-Primary Schools
Public Service (Croke Park) Agreement - Special Needs Assistant
December 2011
Revised Arrangements for the Provision of Resource Teaching Supports for the 2011/12 school year.
May 2011
Arrangements for the 2011/2012 School Year in Relation to Learning Support/Resource Teacher (LS/RT) and Resource Teacher (RT) Posts – Full and Part-time Posts
May 2011
Educational Qualifications for Appointment as Special Needs Assistant in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools
March 2011
Circular to the management authorities of national schools on the assessment of need process under the Disability Act 2005
March 2011
Post-Graduate Certificate/Diploma Programme of Continuing Professional Development in Special Educational Needs (Autistic Spectrum Disorders) for Teachers
January 2011
Graduate Certificate in the Education of Students with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) for teachers working with Students with ASDs in Special Schools, Special Classes or as Resource Teachers in mainstream Primary and Post-Primary Schools – 2011/2012
January 2011
Combined Post-Graduate Diploma Programme of Continuing Professional Development for Teachers involved in Learning Support and Special Education – 2011/2012
January 2011
Amendment to NCSE Guidelines to Schools - 01/11 & 02/11
April 2011
Summary of Guidelines for Special Schools 2011/2012 (17th Feb 2011)
Summary of Guidelines for Primary Schools 2011/2012 - (8th Feb 2011)
2010 Circulars
Transitional staffing arrangements for special schools.
Introduction of Occupational Health Strategy for Special Needs Assistants in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools
May 2010
Sick Leave Scheme for Special Needs Assistants in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools
May 2010
Arrangements for the 2010/2011 School Year in Relation to Learning Support/Resource Teacher (LS/RT) posts, Resource Teacher (RT) Posts and associated Part time hours.
March 2010
Revision of Salaries for Special Needs Assistants with effect from 1 January 2010
January 2010
Post-Graduate Certificate/Diploma Programme of Continuing Professional Development in Special Educational Needs (Autistic Spectrum Disorders) for Teachers
January 2010
Graduate Certificate in the Education of Pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) for teachers working with pupils with ASDs in Special Schools, Special Classes or as Resource Teachers in mainstream Primary and Post-Primary Schools - 2010/2011
January 2010
Combined Post-Graduate Diploma programme of continuing professional development for Teachers involved in Learning Support and Special Education 2010/2011
January 2010
2009 Circulars
Notification of Transitional Arrangements being put in place in relation to the outcome of the review of all Special Needs Assistant posts in primary, special and post-primary schools by the National Council for Special Education
June 2009
New Arrangements for the Payment of Part Time Learning Support/Resource, Resource and Language Support Teachers from 1 September 2009.
June 2009
Arrangements for the 2009/2010 School Year in Relation to Learning Support/Resource Teacher (LS/RT) posts, Resource Teacher (RT) Posts and associated part time hours
March 2009
Review of all Special Needs Assistant posts in primary, special and post-primary schools by the National Council for Special Education
March 2009
Graduate Certificate in the Education of Pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) for teachers working with pupils with ASD in Special Schools, Special Classes or as Resource Teachers in mainstream Primary and Post-Primary Schools – 2009/2010
February 2009
Post-Graduate Certificate/Diploma Programme of Continuing Professional Development in Special Educational Needs (Autistic Spectrum Disorders) for Teachers
February 2009
Combined Post-Graduate Diploma Programme of Continuing Professional Development for Teachers involved in Learning Support and Special Education - 2009/2010
February 2009
Information and Guidelines for Primary Schools and Special Schools in Processing Applications for Resources for Pupils with Special Educational Needs
March 2009
Circulars Pre 2009
Application for Part-Time Learning Support/Resource Teacher (LSRT) and Resource Teacher (RT) Grants 2008/2009
September 2008
Arrangements for the 2008/2009 School Year in Relation to Learning Support/Resource Teacher (LS/RT) posts and Resource Teacher (RT) Posts
April 2008
Combined Post-Graduate Diploma Programme of Continuous Professional Development for Teachers involved in Learning Support and Special Education – 2008/2009
January 2008
Graduate Certificate in the Education of Pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) for teachers working with pupils with ASD in Special Schools, Special Classes or as Resource Teachers in mainstream Primary and Post-Primary Schools – 2008/ 2009.
January 2008
Masters in Special Educational Needs (MSEN) – 2008/2009
January 2008
Application for Part-Time Learning Support/Resource Teacher (LSRT) and Resource Teacher (RT) Grants 2007/2008
September 2007
Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN) Act 2004 and Disability Act 2005
June 2007
Criteria for Enrolment in Special Classes for Pupils with Specific Speech and Language Disorder
April 2007
Arrangements for the 2007/2008 School Year in Relation to Learning Support/Resource Teacher (LS/RT) posts and Resource Teacher (RT) Posts
April 2007
Information and Guidelines for Primary Schools and Special Schools in Processing Applications for Resources for Pupils with Special Educational Needs
January 2007
Application for Part-time Special Subject Teacher Grants 2006/2007
October 2006
Application for Part-Time Learning Support/Resource Teacher (LSRT) and Resource Teacher (RT) Grants 2006/2007
October 2006
Special Educational Needs (SEN) – Arrangements for the 2006/2007 School Year in Relation to the General Allocation and Certain Other Matters
April 2006
Information and Guidelines for Primary Schools and Special Schools in Processing Applications for Resources for Pupils with Special Educational Needs
March 2006
Organisation of Teaching Resources for Pupils who need Additional Support in Mainstream Primary Schools
August 2005
Allocation of Teaching and Special Needs Assistant Resources for Pupils with Special Educational Needs
September 2004
Allocation of Resources for Pupils with Special Educational Needs in National Schools
June 2004
Post-Graduate Programmes of Training in Special Educational Needs (SEN) for Teachers working with pupils with Special Educational Needs in Special Schools, Special Classes, or as Resource Teachers in Mainstream Primary and Post-Primary Schools and other Educational Services.
April 2004
Allocation of Resources for Pupils with Special Needs in Primary Schools
Allocation of Resources for Pupils with Special Educational Needs in National Schools
Payment of Travelling Expenses to Rural BTC Coordinators, Learning Support and Resource Teachers