Education
Inclusive Education Position Statement
The CDSS position statement on Inclusive Education shares our perspectives on equal access to education and opportunities for all students to learn, contribute and participate in all aspects of school life.
Educator Package, A Guide to an Inclusive Education for Students with Down Syndrome
CDSS has developed this resource to assist educators and parents in their journey towards an inclusive classroom. It contains helpful information, suggestions and practical tips on supporting a student with Down syndrome in the classroom.
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CDSS Teaching Resources
Down Syndrome: Learning for Everyone
This will help you lead a discussion focusing on awareness, acceptance and celebrating Down syndrome in the classroom and the community. Our teaching plan includes classroom and individual activities and includes printable handouts. (Duration approx. 45-60 minutes)
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‘About Down Syndrome’ Presentation
Learn about Down syndrome and how we are more alike than we are different! (Duration approx. 10 minutes)
DOWNLOAD Adobe Acrobat PDF version 3MB
DOWNLOAD PowerPoint version 160MB
FRENCH DOWNLOAD Adobe Acrobat PDF version 3MB
FRENCH DOWNLOAD PowerPoint version 160MB
Posters
All posters are printer friendly from a home or small office printer.
“Let’s Talk About Down Syndrome”
Informational poster – DOWNLOAD
Handout version 8.5”X11” – DOWNLOAD
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“See the Ability” general awareness poster
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“Voir le potential” poster
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About Inclusive Education and Success Stories
Teaching Students with Down Syndrome, Transition Planning and Task and Assignment Modification
Promoting Inclusion Through Socialization and Challenging Behaviours
Working with the Education Assistant
Inclusion/Integration Is There a Difference?
Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
The T21 Difference: Learning & Development in People with Down Syndrome, 3.21 Magazine
Down Syndrome Learning for Everyone
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Additional Education Resources
3.21 Magazine, Fall 2020 Edition: Back to School
Education Toolkit, Down Syndrome Australia
These resources have been developed for educators and teachers, families and people with Down syndrome and the general community to promote better understanding of inclusive education.
Are You Ready to Include Me?
Webinar: Transitions to and in Primary School webinar
Inclusive Education, Shelley Moore
Shelley Moore is an educator, researcher and inclusive education thought leader that has worked with school districts and community organizations throughout Canada and the United States.
DSi, Down Syndrome International
DSi is delighted to announce the publication of the International Guidelines for the Education of Learners with Down Syndrome.
Down Syndrome Resource Foundation, DSRF
DSRF empowers individuals with Down syndrome to reach their full potential throughout life by providing educational programs and services and sharing information. DSRF has multiple resources on reading, spelling, math, speech and language, occupational therapy and more.
Woodbine House
Publisher of the Special-Needs Collection…books for parents, children, teachers, and other professionals.
Teaching Resources
Autism Little Learners Social Stories
Variety of social stories to help with riding the bus, toilet training, self-regulation, visual communications etc.
Down Syndrome: Learning for Everyone
Online, paid, learning resources for early learning, handwriting, keyboarding and writing from Pre-K to Grade 5.
See and Learn, Visual Learning Step by Step
See and Learn teaching programs provide evidence-based activities, guidance and support to help children with Down syndrome improve their speech, language, reading and numeracy skills.
Special Reads
For 20 years, we have helped schools and families teach reading to learners with Down syndrome, autism, and other delays. click here to learn more