2021
Authors: RSM: Terry McAdam, Jenny Irwin, Rosalind Henry, Beth Young, Laura Brownlee, Steven Norris, June Graham, David Fleming, Patrick McCourt, Matthew McCracken and Robert Ward.
TCD: Professor Michael Shevlin, Dr Miriam Twomey, Dr Conor McGuckin, Dr Joanne Banks, Dr Norah Sweetman and Dr Mary-Ann O’Donovan.
2020
Authors: Helen Lynch, Emer Ring, Bryan Boyle, Alice Moore, Ciara O’Toole, Lisha O’Sullivan, Therese Brophy, Pauline Frizelle, Deirdre Horgan, Dan O’Sullivan
2019
Authors: Peter Hick, Aikaterini Matziari, Joseph Mintz, Finn Ó Murchú, Kevin Cahill, Kathy Hall, Catriona Curtin and Yvette Solomon
2018
Authors: Peter Hick, Yvette Solomon, Joseph Mintz, Aikaterini Matziari, Finn Ó Murchú, Kathy Hall, Kevin Cahill, Catriona Curtin, Despoina Margariti
International Administrative Review of the Use of Non-Teaching Adult Support in Schools for Students with Additional Care Needs
Authors: NCSE Research Unit
Literature Review relating to the Role of the Special Needs Assistant
Authors: NCSE Research Unit
A qualitative study of how well young people with disabilities are prepared for life after school
Authors: RSM PACEC
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Altered Provision Project – Review of a Pilot Project
Authors: Ann Marie Casserly, Evelyn Deacy, Dolores McDonagh, Bairbre Tiernan
Authors: Jude Cosgrove, Caroline McKeown, Joseph Travers, Zita Lysaght, Órla Ní Bhroin and Peter Archer
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2016
Authors: Joanne Banks, Selina McCoy, Denise Frawley and Gillian Kingston, Economic and Social Research Institute; and Michael Shevlin and Fiona Smyth, Trinity College, Dublin.
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Authors: Garry Squires, Afroditi Kalambouka and Joanna Bragg
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Authors: Patricia Daly; Emer Ring; Margaret Egan; Johanna Fitzgerald; Claire Griffin; Stella Long; Eucharia McCarthy; Mary Moloney; Trevor O’Brien; Anne O’ Byrne; Siobhán O’Sullivan; Marie Ryan; Eugene Wall; with Ruth Madden and Sarah Gibbons: Research Associates
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Authors: Caroline Bond, Wendy Symes, Judith Hebron, Neil Humphrey and Gareth Morewood
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Authors: Richard Wynne, Donal McAnaney, Trish MacKeogh, Philomena Stapleton, Sarah Delaney, Noeleen Dowling and Isabelle Jeffares
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2015
Authors: Richard Rose, Michael Shevlin, Eileen Winter and Paul O’Raw
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2014
Educational Experiences and Outcomes for Children with Special Educational Needs: A Secondary Analysis of Data from the Growing Up in Ireland Study
Authors: Jude Cosgrove, Caroline McKeown, Joseph Travers, Zita Lysaght, Órla Ní Bhroin and Peter Archer
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Update of NCSE Inventory of Research and Policy Related Publications in the Field of Special Education (2014)
Authors: Joseph Travers and Rosie Savage
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Understanding Special Class Provision in Ireland
Authors: Selina McCoy, Joanne Banks, Denise Frawley, Dorothy Watson, Michael Shevlin and Fiona Smyth
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Review of NCSE Resource Allocation Process and Evaluation of Deployment of Resources in Schools
Authors: William Kinsella, Lelia Murtagh, Joyce Senior and Michael Coleman
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2013
What Works in the Provision of Higher, Further and Continuing Education, Training and Rehabilitation for Adults with Disabilities? A Review of the Literature
Authors:Carmel Duggan and Michael Byrne
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Moving to Further and Higher Education: An Exploration of the Experiences of Students with Special Educational Needs
Authors: Conor Mc Guckin, Michael Shevlin, Sheena Bell and Cristina Devecchi
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Continuum of Education Provision for children with Special Educational Needs, Review of International Policies and Practices
Authors: Jonathan Rix, Kieron Sheehy, Felicity Fletcher-Campbell, Martin Crisp and Amanda Harper
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A Study of Transition from Primary to Post-primary School for Pupils with Special Educational Needs
Yvonne Barnes-Holmes, Geraldine Scanlon, Deirdre Desmond, Michael Shevlin and Nigel Vahey
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2012
Measuring Educational Engagement, Progress and Outcomes for Children with Special Educational Needs (2012)
Authors: Graeme Douglas, Joseph Travers, Mike McLinden, Christopher Robertson, Emma Smith, Natasha Macnab, Steve Powers, Karen Guldberg, Anne McGough, Margaret O’Donnell and Penny Lacey
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Curriculum and Curriculum Access Issues for Students with Special Educational Needs in Post-Primary Settings: An International Review
Authors: Alison O’Mara, Benedicte Akre, Tony Munton, Isaac Marrero-Guillamon, Alison Martin, Kate Gibson, Alexis Llewellyn, Victoria Clift-Matthews, Paul Conway and Chris Cooper
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2011
A Study on the Prevalence of Special Educational Needs
Authors: Joanne Banks and Selina McCoy
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Access to the curriculum among young pupils with special educational needs in mainstream classes at primary school
Authors: Jean Ware, Cathal Butler, Christopher Robertson, Margaret O’Donnell and Magi Gould
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An Inventory of Research and Policy Related Publications in the Field of Special Education (2011)
Authors: Joseph Travers, Cathal Butler and Margaret O’Donnell
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2010
An International Review of the Literature of Evidence of Best Practice Models and Outcomes in the Education of Children with Emotional Disturbance/Behavioural Difficulties
Authors:Paul Cooper and Barbara Jacobs
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A National Survey of Parental Attitudes to and Experiences of Local and National Special Education Services
Authors: David Armstrong, Gillian Kane, Gillian O’Sullivan and Maura Kelly
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Procedures used to Diagnose a Disability and to Assess Special Educational Needs: An International Review
Authors: Professor Geoff Lindsay and Dr. Martin Desforges
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Literature Review on the Principles and Practices Relating to Inclusive Education for Children with Special Educational Needs
Authors: Eileen Winter and Paul O’ Raw
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2009
Research Report on the Role of Special Schools and Classes in Ireland
Authors: Dr Jean Ware, Tish Balfe, Cathal Butler, Thérèse Day, Maeve Dupont, Catherine Harten, Ann-Marie Farrell, Rory McDaid, Margaret O’Riordan, Anita Prunty and Joe Travers
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International Review of the Literature of Evidence of Best Practice Models and Outcomes in the Education of Blind and Visually Impaired Children
Author: Graeme Douglas, Steve McCall, Mike McLinden, Sue Pavey, Jean Ware and Ann Marie Farrell
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International Review of the Literature of Evidence of Best Practice Provision in the Education of Persons with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Authors: Sarah Parsons, Karen Guldberg, Andrea MacLeod, Glenys Jones, Anita Prunty and Tish Balfe
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Evidence of Best Practice Models and Outcomes in the Education of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children: An International Review
Authors: Marc Marschark and Patricia Spencer
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2006
NCSE Special Education Research Initiative (SERI) 2006
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