Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 16 May 2024
Committee on Public Petitions
Reasonable Accommodation for Dyslexic Students in State Examinations: Discussion
Ms Celeste O'Callaghan:
In a general sense, we aim to support teachers’ capacity to support school inclusion. A range of professional development programmes are available for teachers, including ones delivered by NEPS, on supporting children and young people with literacy difficulties, including dyslexia. The NCSE also provides a range of programmes. As Ms Feeney stated, the identification of need and the provision of assistive technology within the classroom drive students’ eligibility for the accommodation at examine time. I am not sure whether I have answered the Deputy.
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