DATE:        Tuesday, 13th April 2027
TIME:         7pm - 8pm
VENUE:     Online Via Zoom

Target Audience: Online Primary, Post Primary, SNA

This interactive webinar focuses on an often-overlooked stage of EAL development: supporting learners who are no longer new to English but are still building the academic language needed to fully access the curriculum. These students can appear fluent in everyday conversation yet still struggle with language demands of school subjects.In this session, we’ll explore practical strategies that extend vocabulary, academic language and independence. We’ll look at routines that help students step away from the scaffolds towards independence. Together, we’ll look at supports on how to make academic language visible and accessible for learners.

Presenter - Kirsten Barrett

Kirsten Barrett is a Scottish primary school teacher.  She taught for 15 years in Scotland with a speciality of English as an Additional Language (EAL). During that time she has spoken at various events and is keen to continue fostering collaborative environments within the community.

Currently embarking on her Masters in Education at UCC, she is a keen reader of children’s books and a huge advocate for Reading for Pleasure.