Division of Educational Psychology

March 4th saw the launch of a new Division within the Society, that of the Division of Educational Psychology. The event was opened by Michael Cullinane, the outgoing Chair of the Special Interest Group in Educational Psychology. Michael highlighted the importance of the launch for Educational Psychology in Ireland and referred to the establishment of the Division as "not and end point, but the beginning of a new phase".

The Society's President, Dr. Brian Hughes, welcomed with honour and esteem the foundation of the Division. He acknowledged the hard work that had brought the group to Division status. In highlighting the importance of Educational Psychology to psychology in Ireland, he referred to the fact that many of the Society's founding members were psychologists working in an educational environment.

An annual fee of €20.00 for Division membership was agreed, Des Swan spoke of the honour that he felt on being elected as founding Chair of the Division. He admitted that some believe that Divisions are divisive by their nature but he hoped that this division would bring people together and act as a forum for discussion. He encouraged new members to get involved and finished his address with a rousing "Your Committee needs You".

A Guest Lecture by Dr Dympna Glendenning followed on " The Psychologist, the Law and Education". She highlighted the importance of the Constitution, legislation and Common Law in shaping the environment in which the educational psychologist works, and the need for all to be familiar with the relevant legislation. She also stressed the importance of membership of the relevant professional body and adherance to that body's Code of Professional Ethics. A copy of her information and interesting lecture was made available to all Division members.
After the lecture, the first task of the new Committtee was to co-opt Maureen Costello.

Membership application form for the Division of Educational Psychology.

Division of Educational Psychology Rules

Division of Educational Psychology- Careers Leaflet

Working Group on the Role of Educational Psychologists in the Irish Education System.

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