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Project IRIS (Inclusive Research in Irish Schools) is a three year longitudinal research project which aims to carry out the most in-depth study of special and inclusive education ever conducted in Ireland.
The project, jointly managed through The University of Northampton, UK., Trinity College Dublin, and The Institute of Child Education and Psychology Europe will seek multiple perspectives, including those of students, parents, school-based staff, allied professionals, and disability support groups in order to build a picture of the practices and procedures that support young people with special education needs (SEN) in their learning.
Project IRIS, which is funded by the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) in Ireland, will explore a number of issues critical to the development and implementation of effective provision for students with special educational needs.
Greetings from Project Iris
The past year has been a busy and exciting one for the Project Iris research team.
During the year we have been able to visit post-primary schools in many parts of Ireland and have constructed case studies around these schools. We have also re-visited primary schools in order to catch up with the progress that is being made in addressing special educational needs.
Over the coming year we will once again be in schools collecting more data and preparing an overview of how the needs of pupils are being addressed throughout the country.
We have been privileged to work with highly committed colleagues throughout the project and look forward to continuing to do so over the coming months. The team would like to thank all those have given and continue to give their time and talent in support of the project. As we move on, we look forward to a productive year as we continue to gain insights into special needs provision across the country.
