A selection of forthcoming education events
Music in the Classroom
There are a number of spaces still available for Music in the Classroom concerts for the 2009-2010 school year. To request a booking form email mitc@irishtimes.com. All concerts last approximately one hour and cost €8 per student.
Higher Options at the RDS
The Irish TimesInstitute of Guidance Counsellors Higher Options exhibition starts tomorrow in the RDS. More than 170 universities, colleges and education information bodies will provide information for Leaving Cert students and those interested in returning to education. The exhibition runs from 9am to 3pm each day till Friday. Further information is available at www.higheroptions.ie
Reading Association of Ireland Conference
The 33rd annual conference of the Reading Association of Ireland takes place at St Patricks College, Drumcondra from Thursday, September 24th to Saturday, September 26th. The theme is “Literacy in the 21st Century: Perspectives, Challenges and Transformations”. There will be presentations on a range of topics including childrens literature, literacy assessment, handwriting, and teaching reading in disadvantaged schools. Full details on www.reading.ie or contact hilary.walshe@erc.ie
Fulbright Scholarships for post-graduate students
Fulbright Scholarships for postgraduate students and scholars to study, research or teach in the US are now open to applications for 2010-2011. Visit www.fulbright.ie for more information. Closing date for Irish language awards is October 30th . For all other disciplines, the closing date is December 4th.
ADHD information evening
As part of ADHD European Awareness Week from September, 21st - 26th, HADD Family Support Group are holding an information evening entitled “ADHD and Adults – How to recognise and maximise the positive aspects of ADHD” on Tuesday, September 22nd at 8pm in the Academy Plaza Hotel, 10-14 Findlater Place, off O’Connell St , Dublin 1. The evening is for parents, carers and teachers to meet, share experiences and get information and also for adults and young people with ADHD. There is a €5 admission charge. For further information contact hadd at 8748349, info@hadd.ie or www.hadd.ie.
Edvard Munch exhibition at the National Gallery
Admission to the Edvard Munch exhibition at the National Gallery is free for pre-booked primary and secondary school groups. Visit www.nationalgallery.ie for the full programme. Tel: 01-661 5133 www.nationalgallery.ie
IT Sligo Innovative Technology Meeting
IT Sligo is hosting an information evening for those starting an innovative technology-focused business on Monday, September 21st from 6.30pm to 8.30 pm. Tel: 071 9155222
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