Practical Solutions for Educating Students With Down Syndrome seminars are back by popular demand! Over 5,000 parents and educators have attended sessions across the country during the last four years. DSG offers this FREE TRAINING to Kansas City parents and educators to help you understand how to successfully engage, instruct and enjoy your student with Down syndrome. Trainings are open to educators, parents, service providers and other interested parties. A variety of topics relevant for preschoolers through 8th graders will be covered such as: Behavioral supports, curriculum adaptations, communication issues, parent/school relations, health/medical issues and available community resources.

Down Syndrome 101 for Educators is a three hours seminar designed to help educators better understand what Down syndrome is and how the condition affects academic learning and socialization. Medical, social, communication and behavioral issues and strategies are covered. We will also discuss the role of a paraprofessional and how to set the student up for success based on adult interactions and supports and ways to change the environment to help the student be more independent. See the flier for more details.

Call the DSG at 913-384-4848 or email info@kcdsg.org to register for one of these great FREE sessions. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis.

Conferences/Seminars

Download handouts from our recent Take Flight Conference at the links below:

• Teaching Children with Down Syndrome to Read part 1
• Teaching Children with Down Syndrome to Read part 2
• DSFOC Literacy Guide 
• Nutrition and Feeding Issues for People with Down Syndrome
• Advocacy Through Storytelling
• Play Your Way to Better Language
• What's All the Fuss About Working Memory
• Ain't Misbehavin
• Positive Supports Behavior Family Workbook
• Disability Entrepeneurs: Creating a Bright Future for Your Loved One With Down Syndrome
• Technology Through the Looking Glass
• Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease

DSG 2011-2012 SEMINAR SERIES FOR PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS
 

DSG is committed to providing parents and educators the best tools and resources to support students with Down syndrome. We offer several FREE seminars throughout the school year which highlight best practices and available resources.  Share this informational flier with anyone who would benefit from attending a DSG seminar. We welcome your feedback on  additional training topics or needs.