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
Curriculum for All Students Session 1 2024/2025
Personalised Curriculum Planning
The main focus of this PLE will be to:
•Further develop our understanding of flexibility of Junior Cycle
•Explore the process of planning an individualised & targeted programme of learning at Junior Cycle
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
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