For Educators

The Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City offers resources for parents and educational professionals to better serve children with Down syndrome. We offer a variety of publications and trainings to assist educators. Please call the DSG to find out more. 913-384-4848

Parent Communication

Home-School communication is critical to helping a student with Down syndrome succeed academically and socially.  See some sample communication logs here, here, and here that your IEP team may consider implementing.

CHECK OUT OUR LIST OF UPCOMING SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS BELOW:

Additional Topics for Educators:

• Speech and Language
• Reading & Writing
• Number and Math

• Development
• Behavior Support

• Learning Profile & Memory
• Inclusion
• Transition
• Post Secondary Opportunities
• Classroom Support
• Curriculum Support, Modifcations & Accommodations
• Websites & APPS!

Ten Tips For:

General Educators, Para Educators, Administrators, Therapists, Caregivers and Assistive Teachers

How to Support Students with Down Syndrome

Elopement Plans

•  Big Red Safety Toolkit by National Autism Association

Peer Presentations

• Films to show
  • Just Like You - Down Syndrome
  • My Friend Isabelle
  • Everyone Counts: Nickelodeon
  • Dreams
• Books to Read
  • Taking Down Syndrome to School
  • My Friend Has Down Syndrome
  • My Name is Colin
  • High Fives and a Big Heart
  • We'll Paint the Octopus Red