Join us for a fun and interactive summer course to enhance your skills in speech, language, and communication for primary teaching!

CDI’s Speech, Language, and Communication Summer Course helps primary school teachers address students' speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN). Approved by the Department of Education and Skills , this 20-hour, self-paced course runs from July 1 to August 1, 2025. It combines speech and language therapy (SLT) with primary teaching to provide practical tools for mainstream and support teachers.

Who is it for?
Open to all primary school teachers, with particular relevance for DEIS school teachers addressing social deprivation.

What will I learn?
Module 1: Understanding and supporting speech and language development in the classroom.
Module 2: Identifying and supporting children with SLCN in the classroom.
Module 3: Evidence-based practices for junior classes (phonological awareness, vocabulary, grammar, comprehension).
Module 4: Evidence-based practices for senior classes (vocabulary, grammar, comprehension).
Module 5: Exploring language beyond the classroom, including parental involvement and community SLT initiatives.

Before you finalise your booking please note:
Where a participant has registered for more than one course, courses may only be completed consecutively rather than concurrently.

Further Information:

• Entitles teachers to 3 EPV days
• Approximately 20 hours of study between Tuesday 01st July 2025 (9am) and Friday 01st August 2025 (3pm)
• Participants must engage with the online forums
• Module assignments are monitored in bulk to allow for free movement between modules
• Course materials include pre-recorded tutor videos with course script and useful handouts
• CPD Certificate awarded upon successful completion.

Places are limited so book now

*Please note that the course price excludes eventbrite booking fees.

All bookings are subject to CDI Terms and Conditions.