PURCHASE COMPLETE ARCHIVES

 The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) is proud to host the leading experts in Down syndrome education
Down Syndrome Education International (DSEI)
For a 2 day ‘in-depth’ Education Conference 

'In-depth’ tracks offer intensive training over 2 days for general and special education teachers, teaching assistants, educational/school psychologists, speech and language pathologists, early intervention therapists, administrators and other health and education professionals. The ‘in-depth’ tracks are also suitable for parents looking for more detailed information.

TRACKS TO MEET SPECIFIC NEEDS

• Early Years Track – information and advice about the education and development of infants and toddlers with Down syndrome from birth to 5 years
• Childhood Track – information and advice about the education and development of young children with Down syndrome from 5 to 11 years
• Adolescence Track – information and advice about the development of young people with Down syndrome from 11 years through high school

These accredited two-day tracks provide education and therapy professionals with the information and practical advice they need to provide the most effective education, therapy, care and support for children and young people with Down syndrome. They are also suitable for families seeking detailed information.

Working in Partnership
Recognizing that the most important resource in any child’s life is their family, each tracks addresses the way professionals can work in partnership with families to fully support their children’s development. Professionals will find that much of the practical information and guidance offered in relation to meeting the needs of children with Down syndrome is directly relevant and transferrable to their work with other children with learning, communication and language difficulties.

A Platform for Communication
Delegates will receive a pack of support materials to enable further learning based on course content. Each presentation will provide delegates with a guide to further reading – covering both key research papers and practical references to allow delegates to extend their knowledge as they wish. The ‘In Depth’ tracks are accredited by Down Syndrome Education International.

Professional Development Points
MDSC will provide professional development points (PDP’s) to qualified attendees.

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Note: This year's Educator's Forum is being replaced by the MDSC's collaboration with Down Syndrome Education International for the first-ever Northeast Down Syndrome Education Conference. Complete information on that event above. The 9th Annual Educators Forum will return in 2013.