Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017
474. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to increase the levels of training provided for teachers of children with ASD that are in mainstream classes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27043/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Special Education Support Service (SESS), which provides training for schools in how to assist pupils with special educational needs, including children with ASD, transferred to the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) on 20th March 2017.
The SESS comes under the auspices of the NCSE’s Regional Support Service which was established to provide an integrated and coherent service to assist schools in supporting children with special education needs.
As the question to which the Deputy refers relates to the NCSE’s Regional Support Service, the matter has been referred to the NCSE for direct reply.
