Canadian Down Syndrome Society Inclusive Education Resources
Canadian Down Syndrome Society 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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About Inclusive Education and Success Stories
What it is, the benefits, adaptations and success stories of inclusive education.
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Teaching Students with Down Syndrome, Transition Planning and Task and Assignment Modification
Read about factors that can influence a student’s educational success and managing change.
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Promoting Inclusion Through Socialization and Challenging Behaviours
We learn how to be part of our world and community by living, learning and laughing with others.
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Working with the Education Assistant
Teachers and education assistants are a critical part of success
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Inclusion/Integration Is There a Difference?
Knowing these differences can help us advocate for an inclusive environment that will help all children learn.
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The T21 Difference: Learning & Development in People with Down Syndrome, 321 Magazine
The 21st chromosome is small, but powerful. Having an extra copy of this tiny slice of genetic code, as people with Down syndrome do, can impact an individual in a plethora of ways.
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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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Click here for the Teaching Plan FRENCH
‘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
FRENCH DOWNLOAD
“See the Ability” general awareness poster
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“Voir le potential” poster
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Additional Helpful Education Resources
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.
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DSi, Down Syndrome International
DSi is delighted to announce the publication of the International Guidelines for the Education of Learners with Down Syndrome.
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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.
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Woodbine House
Publisher of the Special-Needs Collection…books for parents, children, teachers, and other professionals.
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Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society
Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society has developed a list of general reading resources about educating students with Down syndrome.
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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.
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Teaching Resource Programs
Special Reads for Special Reads
For 20 years, Special Reads has helped schools and families teach reading to learners with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities.
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Learning Without Tears
Online, paid, learning resources for early learning, handwriting, keyboarding and writing from Pre-K to Grade 5.
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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.
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