This free webinar will outline some of the common issues that are encountered within school. Topics discussed include: Social Connections, Social Stories, Parent/Teacher relationships and IEP’s. There will be lots of tips and recommendations to ensure best practice for students is encouraged.
This free webinar will look at some of the common behavioural issues that are often seen in students with Down syndrome. It will give strategies and practical examples of how-to best deal with and redirect unwanted behaviours in an educational setting as well as home.
This free webinar will give you the research base and show you how it can be implemented at your home, school or centre. You will hear about our unique program and its errorless learning technique, relational learning style and scaffolded approach to teaching sight words. You will watch helpful videos and get handy hints on ways to make reading and literacy fun.
This free webinar will discuss tips and strategies to aide in making transitions a smoother experience for individuals that may display unwanted behaviours during these times. This webinar will discuss transitions in everyday life, to formal education, between grades and primary to secondary school.
Come to this free workshop for pertinent information to individuals who may never have taught a child with Down syndrome previously. Topics to be discussed include: common medical and physical issues which can impact upon learning, communication and utilising visual aids.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sunshine-coast-understanding-down-syndrome-for-educators-tickets-65755495457
Come to this free workshop for pertinent information to individuals who may never have taught a child with Down syndrome previously. Topics to be discussed include: common medical and physical issues which can impact upon learning, communication and utilising visual aids.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ipswich-understanding-down-syndrome-for-educators-tickets-65756518517
Come to this free workshop for pertinent information to individuals who may never have taught a child with Down syndrome previously. Topics to be discussed include: common medical and physical issues which can impact upon learning, communication and utilising visual aids.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/gold-coast-understanding-down-syndrome-for-educators-tickets-65756305881
Come to this free workshop for pertinent information to individuals who may never have taught a child with Down syndrome previously. Topics to be discussed include: common medical and physical issues which can impact upon learning, communication and utilising visual aids.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/brisbane-understanding-down-syndrome-for-educators-tickets-64759438223
This free webinar will give details of different communication methods that can be used with individuals who are non-verbal or limited in their verbal capacity. It will also show visuals that can be used to assist a person to express their wants, needs and desires. We will look at physical communication devices as well as electronic and signing to ensure all options are explored. Communication is a basic human right, so we must ensure that all individuals can access a means to communicate with the world.
This free webinar will look at the visual supports that aide to engage, direct and encourage students to not only complete tasks but build independence, security and a sense of accomplishment. We know that students with Down syndrome are visual learners (along with 85% of learners) so incorporating visual supports into classroom and home life can make a substantial impact.
Register here: https://events.genndi.com/channel/VisualSupports
This annual conference brings together parents and educators from across Queensland to share, learn and be inspired.
Conferences held in:
Brisbane - 5 & 6 March
Toowoomba - 13 March
Mackay - 19 March
Cairns - 26 March
Townsville - 28 March
Click here for more details.
Conference Program - Brisbane
This free webinar will outline Education Queensland's current stance on Inclusive Education and the implications that this can bring to a mainstream classroom. There will be practical examples of what inclusive education is and is not with antidotes and real-life experiences. Tips and recommendations to start or continue the inclusive journey in schools will be addressed. This is a great opportunity to learn more about best practice with regards to inclusive education and is highly recommended for all educators to help them on their journey.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/inclusive-practice-webinar-tickets-52692940002
This free webinar will outline what Down syndrome is, various medical and physical differences that can be evident and how these can affect the individual in an educational setting. There will also be tips and recommendations on the best accommodations for some of these differences. A great introduction for individuals who may only just be encountering a student with Down syndrome.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/understanding-down-syndrome-webinar-tickets-52692551841
