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Teacher CoursesWe believe from international research and national success that students with Down Syndrome learn best in a mainstream, inclusive environment where they can participate in the daily life of their community being contributors. We also recognise that some families choose to place their children in a special school/satellite school. All students regardless of their ability are by right, eligible to enrol at their local school with their friends and siblings. If you would like more information or support in this process click here. As an organisation we know that educators are very keen to include students with Down syndrome effectively in their class/group. To provide an assistance we hold courses twice a year for all educators- February/March and August. They are advertised in the Education Gazette and here on the website. Specialist staff, Occupational Therapists, Senco's, Teachers, Teacher Aides and parent educators have all appreciated these comprehensive courses. Parents are welcome to attend all of the courses listed below. Down Syndrome Success in School - Junior & Middle Years 0-6 August 2, 9.30-4.30 pm More...
Down Syndrome: Success in School- Senior level- Years 7-12 August 6, 9.30-4.30 pm More... All courses are held at the offices of the Ministry Of Education, Maungawhau (Mount Eden- central Auckland) Topics covered are:
Well-being Seminar and workshop 26 August Essential professional development for those working with students with disabilities. More...
Seminar- Resources for students with Down syndrome and others with different learning preferences, 14 September 9.00 am - 4.00 pm This seminar will look at the benefits of using programmes that are well-suited and research-based for students with Down syndrome and students with other learning preferences and the positive benefits for a significant number of students in the classroom. This is an all day seminar but options for half day are being offered. The day is planned with parents and educators in mind. ADSA will also be introducing our new lending LIBRARY with resources available to families and schools. Funds for these resources have been raised through our annual Buddy Walk. Schools and families may be welcome to borrow on the day. Speakers and presenters are Denise McDonald, Ken Gray, Margi Leech, and Kelly Rowlinson eReadingPro with the writer Denise McDonald Register here
Resource Presentation - For more information click herePrecision Academics with Ken GrayNumicon with Margi Leech
Handwriting Without Tears with Margi Leech A Step at a Time with Kelly Rowlinson To download a flyer and manual registration click here With Taikura Trust and Ministry of Social Development. West Auckland - Tuesday 27 July 7-9pm, Integrated Neurological Rehabilitation Foundation, 2 Claude Brookes Drive, Henderson. South Auckland - Tuesday 3 August 7-9pm, Nathan Homestead, 70 Hill Road, Manurewa North Auckland- Tuesday 17 August 7-9pm, YES Disability Resource Centre, 3 William Laurie Place, Albany East Auckland - Tuesday 24 August 7-9pm, Eastgate Community Trust, 427 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga. Who Should Attend: Parents of disabled students who are Ongoing Resource Funded (ORS) and aged 14-21 years. This event will be of interest to parents who are thinking about and planning for transition from school over the next couple of years. The Purpose of this Seminar: RSVP: Ph: 09 636 0351 or Email: lisa@pfrc.org.nz
Storymaker course -to be announced
There will be two courses offered: New attendee and Refresher
Software Solutions Assistance for Developing Language Workshop: Auckland Central for those working with children with language delay This practical workshop is for you!
Introducing the Presenter
Helen Geddes is the mother of 5 children and her youngest child has Down Syndrome and Autism. He (Kevin) is 16 years old. Helen is a trained primary school teacher and her husband, Trevor, is a computer programmer. Together they developed software to assist their son’s language learning and as a result of requests made it available to others. This software has now been used widely throughout NZ and in a number of other countries, in particular the USA. This software, Storymaker and Flashcards, is designed for the NZ context, and is highly customisable for each child. It has been extensively tested by New Zealand teachers to make sure it is easily accessible to those with little computer experience. Helen has worked in close partnership with Kevin’s pre-school and school teachers and Kevin has achieved excellent results because of this co-operative approach. She has developed a strategy for teaching children with special needs to gain language, particularly reading. This strategy is appropriate for children with good visual skills but who may have limited verbal skills. For the past 12 years Helen has been involved with the Robbie White Charitable Trust in Dunedin and for most of this time has supervised the Trust’s Field worker. This Trust supports families with children with special needs from birth right through school in language development. Helen is passionate about seeing a good partnership between families and professionals to gain the very best outcomes in language learning for special children and will explore how this can be achieved in the workshop.
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Trevor and Helen Geddes present their workshop to show you how to use this programme for writing sentences, stories, learning the days of the week, months of the year, vocab building, reviewing books, learning skills, learning routines, reinforcing knowledge, presenting IBL projects.
Members of ADSA will receive a loan programme after attending this workshop.
For more information www.geddesproductions.com To purchase an item from our shop click hereTeacher Aide course at MIT Click here for more information
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