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Angela Cummins

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Doctorate of Education Student | DCU πŸ“š Primary School Teacher | DEIS Band 1 πŸ˜ƒ M.Ed. (Maynooth University 2005) πŸŽ“ M.Ed. Autism (DCU, 2022)πŸŽ“ Grad. Dip. Ed. Leadership (Maynooth University, 2024)πŸŽ“ 🌐 www.angelacummins.ie ✨ IG: @specialedteacherireland Dyslexic

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Ep 73 Angela Cummins, Special Ed Teacher on her own diagnosis and setting up an autism class.

open.spotify.com/episode/4fLK... #teacher #edchatie

13.09.2025 13:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ep 73 Angela Cummins, Special Ed Teacher on her own diagnosis and setting up an autism class.

My first podcast with Ann #leadtheway #edchatie #education #teacher
open.spotify.com/episode/4fLK...

07.09.2025 17:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How about this? Let’s ALL run for President.

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β€˜It’s like groundhog day. I want something else’: Teacher takes career break to work in a bar in the south of France Teacher Aisling Hughes is saying au revoir to teaching home economics in Co Monaghan β€” in favour of working in a bar in Cannes in the south of France.

β€˜It’s like groundhog day. I want something else’: Teacher takes career break to work in a bar in the south of France

24.08.2025 12:03 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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24.08.2025 11:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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School Avoidance & Book Tips Association Professor of Psychology in Education Dr Catriona O’Toole advises on how to manage school avoidance, and librarian Darina Molloy has book tips for school avoiders and school starters.

www.rte.ie/radio/radio1... #edchatie #school-anxiety #school-avoidance

24.08.2025 10:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I have always found the methodology chapter the most headmelting😬😬 I get out of the house and go somewhere quiet πŸͺΎ

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β€˜It keeps you awake at night’: A year in the life of an Irish secondary school Dublin principal Kevin Shortall is fiercely ambitious for his students, but his school faces considerable financial challenges

www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p... This is excellent @kevinshortall.bsky.social thank you for sharing a year in the life of a secondary schoolπŸ‘πŸ» #edchatie

24.08.2025 08:47 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

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22.07.2025 10:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

From a DEIS Band 1 school to now starting a Doctorate in Education πŸŽ“πŸ’«
Proof that where you start doesn’t define where you finish. πŸ“š

21.07.2025 22:01 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Barretstown opens to public for 'Big Picnic' fundraiser Children's charity Barretstown opened its gates to the public for its annual Big Picnic event.

10 years since going to Barretstown as a family, to be volunteering since 2018πŸ‘πŸ»βœ¨ www.rte.ie/news/regiona...

20.07.2025 19:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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*First post on Bluesky* Delighted to share a new study with Christina O'Keeffe on children's views of play.

Conducted in consultation with 49 children, our scoping review highlights children's play priorities and their advice for researchers.

Open access πŸ‘‰ rdcu.be/ewW5Q

@dcuresearch.bsky.social

19.07.2025 12:12 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of journal and article.

Screenshot of journal and article.

What shapes a mentor?
New open access article explores how cooperating teachers’ personal histories and identities impact how they support student teachers on placement.

Link belowπŸ‘‡
www.tandfonline.com/doi/ref/10.1...

@dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social @dcucreate.bsky.social

18.07.2025 15:37 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is such important researchπŸ‘πŸ»

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β€˜A storm of post-it notes’: Experiences of perceptual capacity in autism and ADHD A large accessible survey was designed by a neurodiverse group of researchers to find out about focus and distraction. It was shared with autistic adults, adults with ADHD, autistic adults with ADH…

#CRAEresearchSummaries
β€˜A storm of post-it notes’: Experiences of perceptual capacity in autism and ADHD

crae.ioe.ac.uk/a-sto...

17.07.2025 13:14 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

This is fantasticπŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

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Did you know there’s a free SciFest Transition Year module available to download from the SciFest website? It's designed to support TY teachers in delivering an engaging, student-led STEM experience that aligns perfectly with the ethos of SciFest. @irishsciteach.bsky.social #scifest4stem #stemis4all

17.07.2025 13:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trends 2024 Trends 2024 provides an overview of how European higher education institutions experienced changes over the past five years.

Covid-19's impact: 40-66% of universities see enduring changes in educational offer (online/blended learning) and institutional organisation.
🧠 2/3 universities report increased focus on student wellbeing & mental health; about half for staff. More #EUATRENDS 2024: buff.ly/vWYfQUX

#HigherEdSky

17.07.2025 13:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Early childhood educators seeking pay parity with primary teachers - Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport Early Childhood Ireland is calling for educators in in its sector to be given pay parity with primary teachers. The organisation says there is a 20.7% staff turnover rate in Donegal, and addressing…

Despite having the same level of training and education as primary school teachers, Early Years graduates face lower wages and fewer benefits.

Hear more from our CEO, Teresa Heeney (@teeheeney.bsky.social), on Highland Radio.πŸ“»

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#Budget2026

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The IUA has today launched its 2026 Pre-Budget submission which outlines its key priorities for Government to support Ireland’s future by strengthening talent development and research infrastructure. Learn moreπŸ‘‡
www.iua.ie/press-releas...

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Thank youπŸ‘πŸ»

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All good❀️ delighted to see your products in Carrolls!

15.07.2025 07:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Angela Cummins – Special Education Teacher

✨ Exciting News!
I’m delighted to launch my new website: www.angelacummins.ie πŸŽ‰

It’s a space to share my work in educational leadership, DEIS, inclusion, and research.
Take a lookβ€”and feel free to share!

#EducationLeadership #DEIS #Inclusion #EdResearch

14.07.2025 20:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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25AUT04 Primary Autism classes-Adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of all learners in an autism classroom This course will help you in your autism classroom, how to adapt and bring your own skills from mainstream classrooms to autism classrooms. I am often asked how do you ensure you are covering all...

In this free webinar with Dublin West Education Centre, I will show you how to adapt the curriculum for your autism class! Primary Autism classes-Adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of all learners in an autism classroom-Primary - Dublin West Education Centre CPD Courses for Teachers #teacher

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So excited to be speaking at this event alongside @FindingCharlie, SLT Jenny Hillier, OT Sorcha Rice, and SLT expert Nicole Casey! 🎀✨

I’ll be sharing my personal journey as a teacher with over 25 years of experience β€” and still learning every day πŸ‘πŸ»

🎟️
www.eventbrite.com/e/your-voice...

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Join the amazing team at St. Ultan’s, Cherry Orchardβ€”where education, care, and wellbeing come together to support every child. educationposts.ie/post/view/23... #education #teacher #impact #team

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educationposts.ie/post/view/23... View Post - Education Posts 5 fixed term posts and one special class teacherπŸ‘πŸ» in www.stultans.ie #teacher #primaryschool

15.06.2025 08:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I graduated today in @maynoothuniversity.ie
Thank you for all of your support, every step✨ looking forward to the next chapter πŸ“šπŸ‘©πŸΌβ€πŸŽ“
#teacher #dyslexic #parent #research #education

19.03.2025 15:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ULTANS walkthrough2 YouTube video by Deputy Principal

It is a privilege to work in such an inclusive model of education and care✨ I am fortunate to be part of our BOM and our Joint BOM with our care services, watch this short video, to find out more!
youtu.be/81xoACkTb6o?fe…
#inclusive #inclusion #stultans #care #education

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Your stories: Tell us your experiences of accessing services for children with additional needs Thousands of families are waiting to access services – we would like to reflect your stories in a forthcoming article.

Thousands of families are waiting for services, supports and assessments for their children with additional needs.

We're asking our readers to share their stories with us for a forthcoming article.

jrnl.ie/6631795

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