Cork Primary SENCO Forum - Dr Trevor O’Brien MIC and Emma O'Keeffe MIC

Professional Learning Networks for SENCOs working in Primary schools.

This session will bring together a network of teachers working in special education in Cork Primary schools. The network aims to provide professional learning, support and networking opportunities for SENCOs. The practical implementation of the network is decided by its members and professional learning needs are also identified by members. If you are a SENCO in a primary school in Cork and would like to find out more about the network please join us.

Dr. Trevor O’ Brien is a lecturer in Inclusive and Special Education at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. He is also the co-ordinator of the Post Graduate Diploma in Inclusive Special Education (PGDISE).    Prior to working at MIC, Trevor spent many years as a classroom teacher and as a learning support/resource teacher in Dublin and in Cork. 

Emma O'Keeffe is a Teaching Fellow in the Educational Psychology and Inclusive Special Education (EPISE) Department at Mary Immaculate College. As part of her PhD research, Emma is exploring the wellbeing of SENCOs in Irish primary schools. This research stems from Emma's own experience as a Special Education Teacher in Irish primary schools, with SENCO duties. 

Venue: Cork Education Support Centre
Format: Face-to-face