The Leadership for INClusion (LINC) in the Early Years programme
The Leadership for INClusion in the Early Years programme is designed to support the inclusion of all children in the Early Years. The course is fully funded by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) and is offered for free to people working within Early Learning and Care settings in Ireland.
The LINC Consortium Offers Two Inclusive Education Programmes
- Leadership for Inclusion in early years programme (LINC)
LINC is a Level 6 Special Purpose Award. On completing the programme, the Early Years educator can then perform the role of Inclusion Coordinator in their service. This programme offers a blended learning model, of 6 modules. Each module will consist of 3 recorded lessons each week, a weekly online tutorial, and one live webinar per module. Additionally, two in person classroom sessions with their Tutor for the Portfolio Module, one in the Autumn Semester and the other in the Spring Semester. An online orientation session will be provided to introduce students to the LINC Programme.
- LINC+ CPD Programme
This course enables graduates of the LINC Programme to benefit from regular professional support and development, through additional training, networking and development of communities of practice.Delivered online through Moodle, familiar to all graduates of the LINC Programme, participants can engage with the Package at a time that suits them best. Similar to the LINC Programme, there is no fee to take part in the LINC+ CPD Programme.
For more information and to apply, follow link to website. http://lincprogramme.ie/