What happens in the Language class?
Individual goals for the student are developed together with the student, parent, teachers, and speech and language therapists. The family-centred goals aim to encourage:
- Access to the curriculum
- Social and emotional development
- Communication development
Students follow the appropriate mainstream curriculum with the exception of Irish.
Teachers and speech and language therapists work together in the class to support the students learning language to successfully access the curriculum.
Students may also require small group or individual speech and language therapy sessions to help them achieve their goals.
Parent involvement is a key part of achieving students’ goals. Parents are required to attend group and individual parent meetings to support the student’s progress at home.
The school team may recommend relevant referrals and liaise with other professionals.