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Spring 2022 Educator Webinar Series

Educators play a crucial role in setting the stage for the healthy development of children with Down syndrome into adults who make positive contributions to their community. By guiding appropriate behaviour for successful social interactions in the classroom and school community, incorporating knowledge about communication strengths and challenges into daily routines, and using successful strategies for teaching children with Down syndrome to engage in academics, we are teaching skills that will optimize the potential for full social inclusion.

Please join DSRF speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, behavior consultants, and teachers for a comprehensive 4-part webinar series designed to maximize successful participation in the classroom and community for learners with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities. 

This series is for classroom teachers, resource teachers, education assistants and other professionals who work in the school setting. You can register for the entire series for $120, or choose individual sessions for $35 each. Each presentation is 1 hour with 15 minutes for questions/discussion and takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-5:15 Pacific Time. The dates and webinar descriptions are listed below. All presentations will be recorded and available to view at a later time by registered participants.

For more information, please email eleanor@DSRF.org.

May 3:

Top 10 Positive Behaviour Supports for Students with Down Syndrome

Positive Behaviour Support is a values-focused, evidence based approach to addressing problem behaviours. PBS principles and strategies tailored to students with Down syndrome will be shared to help educators and families promote appropriate behaviour and interactions from an early age.

May 5:

Maximizing Thirty Minutes of Reading Instruction

Make the most out of one-on-one time with your student. Explore different reading activities that target skills at three different levels. Engaging materials and ideas will be shared to provide educators with more tools for their toolbox!

May 10:

Getting Comfortable with Using AAC in the Classroom

Gain confidence at supporting your students with AAC in the classroom. Video examples will help educators learn best practices and techniques to feel more comfortable using AAC devices.

May 12:

Work Systems: Making them Work

This presentation will introduce the concept of Work Systems and how they can be introduced in the classroom to increase task persistence and independence. Hina will cover the different ways in which you can apply structured work systems in the classroom environment and strategies to help adapt activities to ensure student success.