Substitution will be allowed while teachers are attending the block release element of the Programme - please review the circular for further information. The programme leads to the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Special Education and is accredited by Atlantic Technological University. There are no written examinations and teachers will be assessed based on full attendance at the programme venue, engagement with course content and activities, written assignments and assessed Practicum in their schools/centres. This teacher professional learning programme blends extensive theory and practice in relation to special and inclusive education. Angela's College is delivered by the team in the Centre for Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Diversity (CSENID) within the School of Education and is designed for teachers who are eligible to apply under the terms of the DE. The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Special Education at St. Therefore, eligible teachers have no fees or registration charges, and full substitution cover is provided.

To respond to developments in special educational needs and inclusive education and to enhance best practice in schools, the Department of Education (DE) supports and funds a one-year full time Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Special Education which is intended to provide a recognised Postgraduate qualification for Special Education Teachers (SET), teachers in special schools, special classes, and other relevant educational settings.

In recent years phenomenal changes have occurred with respect to provision for students with special educational needs (SEN) within the education system in Ireland.

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