Irish Learning Support Association
Cumman Tacaíochta Foghlama na hÉireann
About Us

The Irish Learning Support Association (I.L.S.A.) formerly known as Association of Remedial Teachers of Ireland (A.R.T.I.) was founded in 1974. It is the fourth largest teacher organisation (after the three teacher unions) in the country. The Irish Learning Support Association is a self-help peer support group.

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Become a Member
ILSA represents Learning Support, Resource and Language teachers. Our members are drawn from both primary and second level sectors.
Please Follow the links below to complete membership application form:
Membership Fees: 2018/2019
Individual: €60 | School €150

Contact Us
Postal Address
Irish Learning Support Association, c/o Drumcondra Education Centre, Drumcondra Road Upper Dublin 9, D09 CKC8
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Irish Learning Support Association News
Dr Johanna Fitzgerald – A job that doesn’t exist’: Isn’t it time to conceptualise the SENCO role in post-primary schools?
Dr Johanna Fitzgerald
read moreMuireann Sadlier – Best Practice in Teaching Children Who Are Non-Verbal
Yvonne Slevin and Therese Marie Vahey – Building towards effective team teaching
TYvonne Slevin and Therese Marie Vahey
read moreInes Lawlor – Start with Art The Development of Handwriting Readiness and Fine Motor Skills
Start with Art - Ines Lawlor ILSA 2018
read moreAngela Martin – The Special Education Teacher Model of Resource Allocation
Angela Martin
read moreDr Trevor O’Brien – Dyspraxia: Key characteristics and strategies for the classroom
Trevor O'Brien
read moreMary Nugent – Dyslexia or Not? Making a Difference for Struggling Readers
MAry Nugent
read moreFran Dooley and Mary Atkins – NEPS Student Support File
Fran Doolan and Mary Atkins
read moreAnne Bourke and Mary Byrne – Children’s Disability Services Reform Programme
Anne Bourke and Mary Byrne
read moreDamien Quinn Mobile Technology for SEN Pupils
Damien Quinn
read moreTopics for 2018 ILSA annual conference
Topics for the Irish Learning Support Association 2018 Annual Conference.
read moreILSA Annual Conference
poster Annual Conference 2018 updated
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