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 L1LPs and L2LPs
Introduction to L1LPs & L2LPs in mainstream settings
The main focus of this PLE will be to:
•Further your understanding of the L1LPs &L2LPs
•Identify the required steps for the successful implementation of the L1LPs &L2LPs
•Develop a means of delivering this information to the wider school community
Leading the implementation of L1LPs & L2LPs in mainstream settings
The main focus of this PLE will be to:
•Further your understanding of the L1LPs &L2LPs
•Identify the required steps for the successful implementation of the L1LPs &L2LPs
•Develop a means of delivering this information to the wider school community
Additional Resources and Supports:
Leading a Collaborative Approach to L1LPs & L2LPs in Classrooms
The main focus of this PLE will be to:
•Further our understanding of where the L1LPs & L2LPs fit in the Framework for Junior Cycle
•Consider in greater detail the roles & responsibilities of different school staff in the L1LPs & L2LPs implementation journey
•Discuss the process of collaborative best practice in the application of L1LPs and L2LPs in classroom settings
Assessment of L1LPs & L2LPs 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
Additional Resources and Supports:
Introduction to L1LPs & L2LPs in Special Schools
The main focus of PLE will be to:
•Understand how the Level 1 Learning Programmes (L1LPs) & Level 2 Learning Programmes (L2LPs) sit within the Junior Cycle framework
•Explore the L1LPs & L2LPs, 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