Delighted to have a paper published from my PhD in the International Journal of Qualitative Methods. This paper explores how Photovoice was adapted to support students with ID to participate in research in an ethical, inclusive, participatory manner. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/16…

For those interested in participatory research w/ CYP with ID this paper offers a 'how to' guide. Nicola combines her years of experience as a special school teacher with knowledge of ethical research design to adapt photovoice.

#ProvisionMapping welcomes 80 new schools tomorrow to our induction conference. This year it's extra special as we begin a cross sectoral pilot with ACCS & JMB in partnership with NCSE. More than 220 schools are now participating. #LeadingTheChange

It was a great honour to deliver a keynote address and moderate a panel discussion with Dubai-based school leaders this past weekend. Many thanks to @Uom_ME for hosting us

ILSA Annual Conference - What should Inclusion look like in schools? Fri Oct 18th Mount Wolesley Hotel, Co Carlow. Ticket vis website ilsa.ie

Delighted to be in Stellenbosch University for the week for Erasmus+ planning. Thanks ISEM for hosting us today

Staff from Longford & Westmeath ETB participating in a workshop on capturing the marginalised voice in schools using multi-modal methods. Thanks to Johanna Fitzgerald and Nicola Mannion PhD for their help in organising and facilitating this workshop ETBI

Delighted to present my research on Leadership for Inclusive Special Education and exploring the SENCO and its application in primary schools Faculty of Education, Mary Immaculate College. Johanna Fitzgerald

Looking forward to the first of our Psychology@MIC seminars tomorrow with Dr Suzanne Egan talking about book based community interventions - so timely for #NationalBookMonth @LCETB_CE Clare Libraries LimerickLibrary

Delighted to have graduated with my PhD from Mary Immaculate College (MIC). What a wonderful few days celebrating with my colleagues, friends and family. A huge thank you to my extraordinary supervisor Johanna Fitzgerald, such an inspiration.

Great opportunity to showcase aspects of my research on the SENCO role internationally ICERI2025 showing how Irish SENCOs in mainstream primary school, the leaders of SEN provision are incredibly experienced and qualified Mary Immaculate College (MIC) Faculty of Education, Mary Immaculate College. Johanna Fitzgerald

Congratulations Sarah on bringing your research to an international audience. The graphs clearly illustrate the professionalisation that has occurred in the special education space in Ireland and the importance of leadership to the SENCO role.

I am looking for post primary Special Education Teachers in Ireland to complete an online survey to help me with my PhD research into teachers use of digital platforms to support reading progress Emma O Brien Johanna Fitzgerald micquality.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0r…

Thrilled to see our team growing! A warm welcome to Leo – we're excited to have you on board and can't wait to see the great things we'll achieve together 🚀 Faculty of Education, Mary Immaculate College. T-REX #educationalresearch

NCSE is looking to support parents of children who require a special class or special school placement for 2025/26. If you are not already in touch with your local SENO, please contact us for support. Full details are available at orlo.uk/hGMqa