Managing Challenging Behaviour in the Classroom for Primary & Post-Primary SNAs 19.4.2021

A practical course looking at the functions of behaviour and giving practical, easy to implement ideas to try manage challenging behaviours in the classroom. We will look at possible reasons children with SEN may behave as they do and examine practical strategies to help minimise this behaviour and make the classroom environment and the work schedule as user friendly as possible.

Presenter Biography- Annette Ormond, Grad Dip. SEN, M.Ed ASN

I am a primary teacher working in schools for the past sixteen years. I am a passionate lifelong learner and am currently completing a Masters in Educational Leadership in Waterford Institute of Technology. I am studying towards a degree in psychology with the Open University also. I have completed many different courses in the area of educating children with Special Educational Needs and I have significant and varied experience in the area also. I believe wholeheartedly in the difference we can make in the lives of people with many additional needs through our understanding and our knowledge. I have worked with the Dyslexia Association of Ireland for the past seven years and was awarded the IATSE Testimonial and Award for excellence in Support Teaching in 2017 when studying in University College Dublin.