Education in County Kildare
Education Directory
Education Sectors
Resources
General Resources
General Educational Websites
School Days
www.schooldays.ie
Ireland's Online Resource for Parents & Teachers
This is an excellent resource and it includes a School Diary with details of Summer Camps, Outings & Family Breaks; A Back to School Section; A Discussion Board; Information for Primary Parents and Post Primary Parents; an Update for Teachers; Quick Links; an eZine and much more.
RedBranch
www.red-branch.com
Health for Schools and Families
RedBranch is an international health consultancy based in Co. Clare, Ireland. It is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a free healthy lifestyle consultancy service to schools, and free health information resources for parents.
It provides health-related educational material for schools and this is supported by practical advice, behavioral lifestyle cues and improved access to healthier choices.
The Learning Clinic
www.TheLearningClinic.ie
The Learning Clinic offer a number of programmes for the assessment and treatment of learning, developmental and behavioural difficulties for children and adolescents. We also work with adults. Our programmes help individuals overcome the obstacles which keep them from succeeding in school, work and life. The Learning Clinic offer specialised programmes for difficulties regarding:
- Dyslexia
- Dyspraxia
- ADD
- Asperger’s Syndrome
- General learning difficulties
- Reading and Spelling
- Writing and copying
- Concentration
- Behaviour
- Study
Schoolbooks.ie
www.schoolbooks.ie
Schoolbooks.ie is an online bookstore offering a full range of primary and secondary school books, stationery and school bags with nationwide delivery direct to your door. The School Book Service includes primary and secondary school books and college books, nationwide delivery, stationery and School bags, and a book covering service.
Youth Information
www.youthinformation.ie
Youth Information Centres (YICs) provide a free, confidential information service to young people and those who work with them on a wide range of subjects including careers, education, employment matters, rights and entitlements, leisure, sport, travel and European opportunities. Located around the country, they are a first point of contact for a young person seeking information on any subject of interest or concern.
There are 32 centres nationwide and one in kildare located in Naas. Visit the Youth Information Centre Naas Website for more information.
The Global Classroom
www.education.vic.gov.au/teacher/Global/
This project has been undertaken as part of the Global Classroom Project being conducted by the Victorian Department of Education in Australia. A major aim of this project is to offer teachers and students a wide variety of Internet projects which stimulate their interest. Participating in a Global project allows students to interact communities across the globe - using technology for communication and learning.