FOR SCHOOLS

SEN Consultation Circles
for Learning Support Teachers

Special Education Needs (SEN) teachers are the backbone of inclusive international schools. The International SEN Consultation Circles were created to support SEN teachers around the world in their work to provide quality education for neurodiverse children.

How does a SEN Consultation Circle support special education teachers?

A SEN Consultation Circle provides a safe, collaborative space where special education teachers can share challenges, exchange strategies, and receive feedback from peers. It fosters professional growth, reduces isolation, and helps educators navigate complex cases with insight from others who understand the unique demands of working in diverse, international school environments.

What to expect from SEN Consultation Circles?

Program Overview

Our SEN Consultation Circle offers dynamic, engaging sessions designed to support international learning support teachers working with neurodiverse students in multicultural and multilingual school settings. Each session is led by experienced school psychologists and neurodiversity specialists and includes:
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  • Small group discussions (5–8 participants per Circle)
  • Case-based reflection and peer support
  • Practical strategies and resource sharing
  • Opportunities to celebrate professional growth

By the end of the program, participants will have:
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  • Strengthened their confidence in handling complex SEN cases
  • Expanded their toolkit of inclusive practices
  • Built meaningful connections with global colleagues
Program Structure

The program includes six interactive sessions:
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  • Each session lasts 90 minutes
  • Sessions are held online
  • Circles meet regularly over a set period
  • Final session includes a closing ceremony to reflect and celebrate growth
Session Format

Each session follows a consistent structure:
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  • Celebrate – Sharing wins of the week
  • Discuss – 1–3 educators present a case or challenge
  • Support – Participants offer insights, strategies, and resources
  • Discuss – 1–3 educators present a case or challenge
  • Close – Facilitator summarizes key takeaways
  • Share – Follow-up email with curated resources and wisdom shared
Optional Themes

Sessions may explore topics such as:
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  • Navigating difficult conversations with parents
  • Setting up efficient referral systems
  • Designing strong IEPs/ILPs and goals
  • Strategies for supporting children with ASD
  • Helping mainstream teachers with behavior management
  • Promoting an inclusive learning culture in your school

Meet the Facilitators

SEN facilitators are highly experienced international educators and school psychologists with extensive expertise in working with diverse children in international schools. Facilitators ensure that dynamic, strengths-focused conversations leave everyone feeling seen, supported, and energized at the end of each session.

Elysa

School Psychologist

Denise

School Psychologist & Counselor