County Donegal Education Support Centre - Week 44 Newsletter (26/10/26 to 01/11/2026)

Week 44 2026 - Weekly Event Newsletter

(26/10/26 to 01/11/26)

‍Dear Principal/Teacher,

Included below is a summary of all CPD events for the upcoming week beginning 26th October 2026 aswell as some other highlights in October and November 2026 and beyond.

You can also review all of these CPD events in either the Primary or Post Primary courses section of the centre website.

Here is a summary of some other great events/initiatives your school may be interested in:

• NCSE Events - Details of any upcoming NCSE Teacher Professional Training can be found here.
• Oide Events - Details of any upcoming Oide Teacher Professional Training and how to register can be found here.

News Feature of the Week

Difference Not Disorder: A Neurodiversity Conference

The Donegal Education Support Centre is delighted to announce that it will host a conference on neurodiversity on Saturday, 7th November, from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm in the Education Centre. Letterkenny. The theme of the conference is “Difference Not Disorder”, celebrating neurodiversity and promoting greater understanding of the diverse ways in which people think, learn and experience the world.

The conference will feature four guest speakers, each bringing valuable knowledge and perspectives on neurodiversity:

• Karla McGuire – The Sensory System
• Pauline Hunter – The Role of Primitive Reflexes
• Sinéad O’Toole – INPP School Intervention Programme
• Emer Connolly – A Parent’s Perspective: Day-to-Day Living and Supporting Children with Neurodiversity

Tea, coffee and sandwiches will be provided during the event.

Conference fee: €15.00 and registration is through our website by clicking here or on the flyer below.

This is the first time the Donegal Education Support Centre has hosted a conference of this kind, and we are very much looking forward to welcoming educators, teachers, SNAs and all those interested in learning more about neurodiversity.

We hope the conference will provide an opportunity to share knowledge, exchange experiences and explore practical ways to better understand and support neurodivergent children.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Kieran Mc Taggart, Director

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