National Council for Special Education - NCSE

08/10/2026

📢 Registration is now open!

Explore practical assistive technology solutions that support inclusion for students with physical, vision and hearing needs. Learn about free built-in tools, specialist supports and real classroom applications.

🗓️ 10 November 2026
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams

https://ow.ly/xvbL50ZVv0a

07/10/2026

The 2026 NCSE Research Conference will take place on the 4th of November in Croke Park. This year’s theme is ‘Championing Inclusion and Sense of Belonging in Ireland’. Speakers include Prof Erik Carter, Prof Elizabeth Walton, Dr Caoimhe Dempsey, Dr Mary Kelly and Dr Deirdre MacIntyre. The conference agenda will be available shortly. Registration is currently full, and a waiting list is in operation.
For more details, please visit the NCSE Research Conference homepage https://ow.ly/fctN50ZUVYu
🎥 The conference will also be available on an open access livestream on the NCSE Research Conference homepage.

06/10/2026

📢NCSE Seminar - Post-Primary Teachers
📍Understanding Behaviour
Exploring approaches that can be used for class teachers to support students in the classroom. This one-day seminar is designed to provide post-primary teachers with an understanding of behaviour as communication and will focus on how to promote positive relationships within a whole school environment.

Register: https://ow.ly/vzr350ZUVXU
🗓️22 October 2026
⏰9:30am to 3:30pm
🏫Dublin West Education Support Centre

Link is in our bio

02/10/2026

The Minister for Education and Youth invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions of Ordinary Member to the Board of National Council for Special Education (NCSE).
The closing date is 20 October at 3:00pm.

👉 Visit PublicJobs for more information and how to apply

02/10/2026

01/10/2026

Understanding Behaviour

Join this practical seminar for primary teachers exploring behaviour as communication and learn approaches to support students effectively in the classroom while fostering positive relationships across the whole school community.

📅 20 & 21 October 2026
🕤 9:30am to 3:00pm
📍 Dublin West Education Support Centre & Cork Education Support Centre

🔗 Register (Dublin West): https://ow.ly/u3gm50ZTsP9
🔗 Register (Cork): https://ow.ly/1Uq650ZTsPa

30/09/2026

Due to industrial action by NCSE staff, some services may be disrupted and delays may occur.
We are working to minimise the impact and maintain critical operations.

For updates, visit https://orlo.uk/nfnS2

29/09/2026

📢 Digital Technology to Support an Inclusive Learning Environment

Join this online seminar to explore free and built-in digital technologies that support inclusive learning for all students, particularly those with disabilities and special educational needs.

Presented by Deirdre Madden, Disability Support Services, UCC
📅 6 October 2026
🕤 9:30am - 3:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams

Suitable for staff in primary, post-primary and special schools.
Link in our bio.
https://orlo.uk/QmaMT

28/09/2026

Recruitment for the position of ISL SCS Cork is now open.

Find everything you need to know, including the role description, Competition Booklet and application details, on the Recruitment section of the NCSE website.

👉 Visit our website to learn more.
https://orlo.uk/isbD1

28/09/2026

New to Special Education Teaching or looking for a refresher?

Join our Introduction to Planning for Special Education (Post-Primary) online seminar and gain a practical overview of the Special Education Teaching (SET) allocation model, key updates, and the structures that support inclusive education in post-primary schools.

Designed for:
✅ School leaders
✅ Teachers new to SET
✅ Experienced SET teachers seeking an update

This session will help strengthen understanding of current roles, responsibilities and approaches to special education provision.

📅 5 October 2026
⏰ 10:00am - 12:00pm
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
Link in our bio.
https://orlo.uk/ccQCi