Presidents address
Welcome, IATSE was founded in 1969. It originated on the Special Education Course
of that year in response to a sense of isolation and lack of professional support
for teachers of students with special needs. IATSE is a voluntary organisation and
is run by its members through a Central Executive Committee, which meets once a
month.
IATSE has grown with special education and now offers a forum to teachers who work
in this area, in a wide variety of educational settings. The association organises
an International Conference in June each year. This conference is recognised as
in an invaluable source of in-career development, peer support and international
collaboration for teachers.
IATSE publishes the REACH Journal and produces regular newsletters. The journal
has attracted national and international acclaim as a provider of balanced commentary
on current issues and trends in special education.
IATSE has links with the Dept. of Education and Science, NCCA, SESS, INTO, and other
relevant educational bodies. Our members are drawn from all parts of the country
and, through annual Conference, from many parts of the world.