This section contains the professional learning materials and supporting resources which can be used to support individual and school-led professional development across all areas of JCL1LP and JCL2LP
Mainstream School PLE:
See below our most recent PLE for mainstream school settings
Session 1:
The main focus of this PLE will be to:
- Identifying the students that may engage with Junior Cycle L1LP and L2LP
- Projected Updates to Junior Cycle
Session 2:
The main focus of this PLE will be to:
- Enhance our understanding of the flexibility of the Transition Year programme
- Consider the process of planning a personalised TY programme
Session 3:
The main focus of this PLE will be to:
- Explore Senior Cycle Level 1 and Level 2 electives and how they meet the learning profile(s) of your student(s) and school context
- Strengthen our understanding of the SCL1LP and SCL2LP Personal Care Modules
Slides and Padlet from 2025/2026 Cluster PLE below
Session 1:
Session 1 of our mainstream cluster PLE during the 2024/2025 year focused on the flexibility of Junior cycle and the process of planning a personalised, targeted programme of learning for students at Junior Cycle. The slides and case studies below were used during this session
Introduction to JCL1LP & JCL2LP in mainstream settings
The main focus of this PLE will be to:
•Further our understanding of the JCL1LP & JCL2LP
•Identify the required steps for the successful implementation of the JCL1LP & JCL2LP
•Develop means of delivering this information to the wider school community
Introduction to JCL1LP & JCL2LP in mainstream settings
The main focus of this PLE will be to:
•Further your understanding of the JCL1LP & JCL2LP
•Identify the required steps for the successful implementation of the JCL1LP & JCL2LP
•Develop a means of delivering this information to the wider school community
Leading the implementation of JCL1LP & JCL2LP in mainstream settings
The main focus of this PLE will be to:
•Further your understanding of the JCL1LP & JCL2LP
•Identify the required steps for the successful implementation of the JCL1LP & JCL2LP
•Develop a means of delivering this information to the wider school community
Leading a Collaborative Approach to JCL1LP & JCL2LP in Classrooms
The main focus of this PLE will be to:
•Further our understanding of where the JCL1LP & JCL2LP fit in the Framework for Junior Cycle
•Consider in greater detail the roles & responsibilities of different school staff in the JCL1LP & JCL2LP implementation journey
•Discuss the process of collaborative best practice in the application of JCL1LP and JCL2LP in classroom settings
Assessment of JCL1LP & JCL2LP in Mainstream Settings
The main focus of this PLE will be to:
•Developing a deeper understanding of how ongoing assessment supports student learning
•Identifying the connections between teaching, learning, assessment and reporting
•Understanding the way well planned assessment supports teaching and learning
•Explore the need for PLU ‘assessment moments’ success criteria
•Explore assessment within Level 1 and Level 2 short courses – CBAs
Special School PLE:
Session 1:
The main focus of this PLE will be to:
- Understand cross curricular planning through the junior cycle and senior cycle L1LP & L2LP.
- Explore current curriculum options.
Session 2:
The main focus of this PLE will be to:
- Strengthen our understanding of the SCL1LP and SCL2LP Personal Care Modules and how they fit into the curriculum areas.
- Explore and further develop processes and structures to support implementation of the SCL1LP and SCL2LP Personal Care Modules.
Slides and Padlet from 2025/2026 Cluster PLE below
Introduction to Junior Cycle L1LP & L2LP Professional Learning for Special School Leaders and Teachers 2024/2025
The main focus of this PLE will be to:
•To develop our understanding of how the Junior Cycle Level 1 Learning Programmes (JCL1LP) & Junior Cycle Level 2 Learning Programmes (JCL2LP) sit within the Junior Cycle framework
•To explore the Junior Cycle Priority Learning Units, Elements & Learning outcomes within the JCL1LP & JCL2LP
•To build on our understanding of Junior Cycle Level 1 & Level 2 Short Courses and to become more aware of the assessment & reporting at Junior Cycle Level 1 & Level 2
Introduction to JCL1LPs & JCL2LPs in Special Schools
The main focus of PLE will be to:
•Understand how the Level 1 Learning Programmes (JCL1LP) & Level 2 Learning Programmes (JCL2LP) sit within the Junior Cycle framework
•Explore the JCL1LP & JCL2LP, Priority Learning Units, Elements and Learning Outcomes
•Build on your understanding of Level 1 & Level 2 Short Courses
Additional Resources and Supports:
Junior Cycle in Special Schools Assessment and Reporting
The main focus of PLE will be to:
•Explore the use of formative and summative assessment at Level 1 & Level 2
•Consider assessment in our context
•Develop our understanding of the process of generating, gathering and assessing evidence of learning at Level 1 & Level 2