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NATIONAL CPD EXPERIENCE, 2022.

Full description of all CPD WORKSHOPS available from the IGC National CPD Experience which ran from April 2nd – May 1st.

Restorative Practice; RESTORE Connection in Challenging Times
This workshop offers an introduction/consolidation of Restorative Practice, seeking to move conversations beyond behaviour management and towards the importance of connection and relationships.
Facilitator: Michelle Stowe, Director of Connect RP, Maynooth University School of Education.

Workshop title: Computer Science for All – a win-win for all
Computer science is suitable for all students and the Leaving Cert Computer Science curriculum was designed for all students. There are the fundamental elements that you would expect to see in a computer science course, but this subject is very flexible and there is a lot of emphasis on the practical side of computing.
Facilitator: Dr. Monica Ward, Irish Universities Association’s (IUA)

Workshop Proposal from Languages Connect – Reconnecting Languages to Support a Whole School Guidance Framework
In this session Sandrine Pac-Kenny will demonstrate how tools developed by Languages Connect in co-operation with the NCGE can be used to collaborate with the MFL department in the design and delivery of Guidance for All.
Facilitator: Sandrine Pac-Kenny, PPLI (Post-Primary Languages Ireland)

CIF and CIOB – Constructing the Future – exciting careers in the construction industry – The Construction industry “A world of opportunity”
The range of careers on offer in the construction industry in Ireland and abroad, skills required and the type of people the industry needs.
Facilitators: Dermot Carey, CIF and Joseph Kilroy, CIOB

SOLAS -Accessing information on FET and Apprenticeships via the CAO 

This talk will provide an overview on how to access information on and apply for over 650 PLC courses available via the weblink and provide information on a one-stop-shop for information and guidance on national apprenticeships.

Facilitators: Alan McGrath, Director of Apprenticeship and Maria Walshe, Director of Communications, Branding and FET Strategy Implementation in SOLAS

“Careers in Circular Economy and Sustainable Supply Chains”
A panel of speakers from the Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Group chaired by Alan Power, Assistant Principal, Labour Market and Skills Unit, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment along with his colleague Declan Allen

Guidance Inspectors – Supporting students with Special Education Needs (SEN) to make a series successful transitions in post-primary education
Supporting students with Special Education Needs (SEN) to make a series of successful transitions in post-primary education.
Facilitators: Esther Doyle, Guidance Inspector, DoE. Paula Prendeville, Head of Inclusion, Policy and Practice at the National Council for Special Education. Micheál Scully is a post-primary teacher who is currently seconded to Junior Cycle for Teachers

NCGE I: Funded Opportunities in Europe for Guidance Counsellors”
Provide an overview of the landscape of funded opportunities available throughout Europe for Guidance Counsellors.
Facilitators: Mary Stokes, NCGE, : Orla Ni Cheallaigh – Guidance Officer (Euroguidance) NCGE and Carol Guildea – Post Primary Programme Coordinator NCGE

NCGE II ‘’Resources for post-primary Guidance Counsellors’’
This presentation will highlight a number of resources for post-primary Whole School Guidance planning, available resources that allow Guidance Counsellors to introduce a European dimension to classroom guidance, practical resources that will support classroom guidance (for Junior Cycle and Transition Year students) and provide Guidance Counsellors with information on how to access further support in any aspect of Guidance.
Facilitators: Orla Ni Cheallaigh – Guidance Officer (Euroguidance) NCGE and Carol Guildea – Post Primary Programme Coordinator NCGE

World Skills – The Future of Skills
The workshop is an interactive session to explore the opportunities in traditional, digital and green skills that prepare our younger generation to compete in a global economy. The skills will be related directly to the National Competitions and WorldSkills Competitions.
Facilitator: Donal Keys, World Skills organiser.

Turning Information on the world of work in self-exploration
These classroom-based resources will focus on how to turn information on the world of work into student self-exploration and self-awareness.
Facilitator: Brian Wall, Guidance Counsellor in St. Mary’s College C.S.Sp., Rathmines in Dublin

“How ICT career guidance programmes facilitate an evidence based collaborative and person-centred guidance relationship”
This workshop presents an overview of how technology supports the delivery of person-centred, evidence based, blended and online career guidance across the lifespan.
Facilitator: Bernadette Walsh and Gordon Weldon, Careers Portal

De-mystifying Careers in the Public sector: A new schools initiative!
Driving awareness and consideration of public sector careers. The workshop coincides with the launch a new schools programme for second-level students that aims to spark their interest in the wide variety of career opportunities that are available across the public sector and will encompass all aspects of the initiative
Facilitator: Áine Gallagher, Head of Marketing and Communications, Public Jobs

From 1st year to 6th Year – All the Guidance Counsellor needs for Wellbeing, TY, 5th, 6th and L.C.A. Careers classes.”
The on-line platform www.classroomguidance.ie has been created specifically for guidance counsellors who find themselves in the classroom teaching a range of unfamiliar and familiar topics across all year groups.
Facilitator: Brian Comerford B.Eng. H.D.C.G.

“Workshop Title: ‘Sexting’ – What’s the Story?
This workshop will focus on the potential adverse consequences of sexting behaviour, including the potential application of the law on child sexual abuse imagery and exposure to sexual coercion and extortion, and will discuss the role of educators in empowering young people to manage this aspect of 21st century life.
Facilitator: Dr. Sharon McLaughlin, LYIT Law Lecture

“Counselling and social prescribing”
This presentation will examine the expansion of Social Prescribing in Ireland, the role of the Social Prescribing Link Worker and explore future directions for professional development. It will conclude with a pedagogical description of the Certificate in Social Prescribing at IT, Sligo.
Facilitators: Dr. Natalie Delimata, Lecturer in Social Sciences and Social Prescribing Course Director, IT Sligo
Anna Fewer-Hamilton. C. Couns. Psychol., Ps.S.I. Lecturer in Social Sciences: Psychology and Counselling Programme Chair, IT Sligo

“Adverse Childhood Experiences – Trauma Informed Practice”: The impact of trauma on education and learning
Children impacted by trauma can experience a lack of ability to regulate their behaviour; this workshop will apply a regulatory lens view to behaviour to move our thinking from “mis-behaviour” to “stress behaviour”.
Facilitator: Mary Skillington, School of Health Science, Wellbeing & Society, GMIT

’Time for You!’
This workshop will provide guidance counsellors with a well-deserved space to reflect on who they are, why they are doing what they are doing, what impact the past two years have had on them personally as well as professionally.
Facilitator: Dr. Claire Hayes

UCD – Are your students concerned about high points? – New Routes to UCD Ted Talk
This workshop will outline an additional and flexible option for school leavers who want to attend university but need a Plan B. UCD has developed an innovative pathway that is open and inclusive.
Facilitator: Dr. Bairbre Fleming, Deputy Director, Access & Lifelong Learning

Embracing Change
Dr. Harry Barry is suggesting he deliver a workshop on Embracing Change but is open to your suggestions of what he could cover in that workshop. This is a generous and empowering offer to you. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for all members to have direct input into the content of the workshops you will experience as part of our first IGC National CPD Experience. To quote a colleague: These are strange times, let’s try something new!”
Facilitator: Dr. Harry Barry.

Understanding Qualifications: information resources and tools for Guidance Counsellors and Students
This session will provide updates on QQI developments relating to quality assurance and qualifications in further and higher education and training. Particular reference will be made to the recently updated National Framework of Qualifications, the new Irish Register of Qualifications and it’s European counterpart and other digital information resources.
Facilitator: Angela Lambkin: Head of Qualifications Information and Learning Opportunities, Quality and Qualifications Ireland