Dr. Ann Marie Casserly, lecturer in Special Educational Needs (SEN) in St. Angela’s College, Sligo was recently appointed to the Editorial Advisory Board, an overarching Board of Nasen’s three academic peer reviewed journals: British Journal of Special Education (BJSE), Journal of Research in Special Education (JORSEN) and Support for Learning (SfL). Nasen is a leading organisation that promotes the training, education, advancement and development of all those with additional and special support needs. Dr. Casserly commenced this work in the University of London in October, which involves progressing the academic integrity of these highly acclaimed journals, disseminating rigorous high quality research, and informing research, practice, policy and debate in Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disability among other aspects.

This prestigious appointment is recognition of the high quality work and international research standing of Dr. Casserly in the areas of Special Educational Needs and Inclusion. She is the only Irish representative from North or South on this particular Board.  This is a wonderful opportunity to work in an international research community. It is also a great achievement for the Centre for Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Diversity (CSENID) and St. Angela’s College in highlighting the work and research which is currently being undertaken there and will further enhance research opportunities and national and international collaboration in the area of Special Educational Needs and Inclusion and Diversity.

Later this year, Dr Casserly will deliver a keynote lecture to doctoral students and leading academics in the area of Special Needs Education Research Methodology at the School of Education PhD Research Student Conference 2013 in the University of Northampton, UK.

For more information on the professional development opportunities, including postgraduates programmes, conferences and seminars at CSENID, please visit CSENID Web page