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Dyslexia Courses for Secondary Teachers

Dyslexia for Mainstream Second-level Teachers Spring 2019 Saturday, 26 January: Carrickmacross, Nuremore Hotel  10.00 – 15.00 Saturday, 2nd February:  Stillorgan Talbot Hotel 10.00 – 15.00 Saturday, 9th February: Carlow Woodford Dolmen Hotel 10.00 – 15.00 This course is designed for two groups of teachers. 1. Teachers who have students with dyslexia in their classes.  Given that dyslexia … Continue reading Dyslexia Courses for Secondary Teachers

DARE and access to college

The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. DARE offers reduced points places to school leavers who, as a result of having a disability, have experienced additional educational challenges in second level education. It … Continue reading DARE and access to college

iDyslexic Apps

Local man and Tech investor, Brendan Morrissey, has launched a new app to help dyslexic children with their homework, calendar and organisational skills. iDyslexic is a simple social network that allows the child, parent, teacher and case worker log into a secure classroom. It’s also a social network for anyone of any age living with … Continue reading iDyslexic Apps

Super AIB Staff

Many thanks to Ms. Patsy Mc Grath and the super staff of AIB, High Street, Kilkenny who raised €263 for Kilkenny Dyslexia Workshop by holding a coffee morning with the staff on Friday, 28th October. We really appreciate their generosity and a special word of thanks to Patsy who is a great ambassador for the … Continue reading Super AIB Staff