2005
December 14, 2005
Sprott Shaw College, Vancouver, Class of Teaching Assistants, ECE workers.
DOWN SYNDROME : A MINI LOOK
November 23rd, 2005
Awareness talk on Down Syndrome with grade 6 classes at McBride Elementary in Vancouver
October 26, 2005
Down By the Bay Parent Support Group
" Discussion on Parenting - PART TWO"
7:30 at Semiamhoo House in White Rock, B. C.
for information contact Carol and Doug Henriksen
at 604 536 5057 or downbythebay@yahoo.com <mailto:downbythebay@yahoo.com>
October 23, 2005
A dialogue and discussion with BEST BUDDIES, University of British Columbia
October 21, 2005
Professional Development all day in Port Alberni, B.C.
Topics: Changing, Chunking and Down Syndrome Happy Talk
Contact Natalie Thomas at nthomas@sd70.bc.ca 250 735 0935
October 04 - October 18, 2005 Mini-Series on Down Syndrome Burnaby, BC
Mini-Series on Down Syndrome
The series takes a closer look at students with Down syndrome and the issues that impact upon the classroom. The series discusses the health issues that may affect a student with Down syndrome; the cognitive, physical strengths and weaknesses, communication, behaviour, social and sexuality issues, and learning strengths and weaknesses.
Introduction to Health Issues - October 4th, 2005
Communication and its Impact - October 11th, 2005
Curriculum Topics and Inclusionary Practices and Strategies - October 18th, 2005 Dates: Tuesdays
Time: 4:30 - 7:00 pm.
Cost for the series: $65.00
Target Group: Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Administrators and Parents Please contact the DSRF for further information or to register for the series
Down Syndrome Research Foundation
1409 Sperling Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8M
Phone: 604-444-DSRF (3773)
Fax:604-431-9248
Email: info@dsrf.org
September 28, 2005
Down By the Bay Parent Support Group
" Discussion on Parenting"
7:30 at Semiamhoo House in White Rock, B. C.
for information contact Carol and Doug Henriksen
at 604 536 5057 or downbythebay@yahoo.com
September 23, 2005
Understanding Down Syndrome - A Mini Look
Abbotsford Christian, Abbotsford, B.C.
August, 2005
Consultations with PACE re Understanding Down Syndrome and Behaviours
July 18, 2005
Understanding Down Syndrome and Behaviours
Staff of Lord Nelson Daycare, Vancouver
July 13, 2005
Understanding Down Syndrome
Kinesiology Class at the University of British Columbia
July 4, 2005
Thinking about Down Syndrome
Workshop for summer staff, volunteers and parents at the Down Syndrome
Research Foundation
email Sheryl at sheryl@dsrf.org
May 26, 2005
How do Parents of Children with Disabilities Experience the Transition from Preschool to School?
A panel of parents and advocates at the all day workshop Assessing "School Readiness":
What does it mean to Children, Parents and Educators?
Neville Scarfe Building, UBC, Vancouver.
For information contact Mari Pighini at mpighini@interchange.ubc.ca or
check the website at http://www.earlylearning.ubc.ca/index.html
May 20, 2005
Teaching Students with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners
An all day workshop for the Chilliwack School Board.
Contact Sheila Norquist or Heidi Schmidt in Student Services for further information
April 19, 2005
North Shore Association for the Mentally Handicapped - Staff Training
and Professional Day.
Reflections Part 2 - a day to think about Down Syndrome
about Behaviour
about Communication
about Inclusion
Contact Carrie Paus at carriep@nsamh.org
March 31, 2005
Part of a panel discussion, representing Steps- Forward Post Secondary
Education Society on
The Role and Development of Community Capacity.
March 18th, 2005 - Crosscurrents Conference at the Bayshore in Vancouver
"I Want to Have a Friend. I Want to be a Friend."
March 10, 2005
I Want to Have a Friend, I Want to be a Friend
Sooke School Board, Sooke B.C.
For information contact Sandy McLeod at slmcleod@sd62.bc.ca
February 25, 26 - 2005 Educational Assistant Conference, Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton
Teaching Students with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners
Understanding Down Syndrome and its Impact on the Student in the Classroom
Before Behaviour Begins
For information contact : Carolynn Chartrand at 780 497 4699
or chartrandc@macewan.ca
February 18, 2005 - Understanding and Supporting Students with Down Syndrome
Coquitlam School Board at Charles Best School, 8:30 am to 11:30 am
For information contact Marg McLellan at margmc@direct.ca
A workshop for teachers and teaching assistants that will provide information and suggestions on how to successfully support and teach a student with Down Syndrome. This workshop identifies the students’ strengths and discusses “best practice,” while at the same time increasing your understanding of the challenges students face cognitively and physically and will include information on the medical and genetic factors that impact upon the learning of a student with Down Syndrome. The workshop includes practical handouts and an extensive resource list that is also useful in supporting a variety of students with exceptional needs.
February 17, 2005 Richmond School District Convention 2005
CHANGING , CHUNKING AND DOWN SYNDROME
In this workshop we will take a closer look at the Curriculum areas and what the research says. Strategies around "changing" the curriculum and " chunking" of the IEP's to ensure success and attainability will also be discussed. Much of the information will be useful for all students and their diverse learning needs.
Contact Deb Collins at dcollins@richmond.sd38.bc.ca for more information
February 9, 2005
Thinking About Supporting Students with Down Syndrome
Sprott Shaw College, Burnaby
Community Careworkers Class
January 31, 2005
Awareness workshop in a grade 6 class at Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Vancouver
January 22, 2005 - DSRF Parent Support Group
"A PARENT'S JOURNEY." PROFILING THE LIFE OF A CHILD WITH DOWN SYNDROME
An interactive discussion.
12:30 to 2:30 at the Down Syndrome Research Foundation
1409 Sperling St, Burnaby
For more infomation contact Anne Eichmann at 604 444 3773 or Abbe Gates at 604 267 1035
January 18, 25 and February 1 , 2005 * Teaching Students with Down Syndrome : A Mini Series
A series that takes a closer look at students with Down syndrome and the Issues that impact upon the classroom.
This series of seminars will provide discussions on the health issues that may affect a student with Down Syndrome - the cognitive, physical strengths and weaknesses, communication, behaviour, social and sexuality issues, curricular and learning strengths and weaknesses.
Cost: $60 for the 3 part mini series
Speaker: Barbara Laird
Target Group: Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Administrators and Parents
Location: Down Syndrome Research Foundation Time - 4:30 to 6:30
Registration: DSRF, 1409 Sperling Avenue Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8
Phone: 604-444-3773 / Fax: 604-431-9248 Email: info@dsrf.org
December 9, 2004 - Awareness talk with a grade 4 class at General Gordon School, Vancouver
December 6, 2004 - with Erin Duckworth, speaking to a class in the Education faculty at UBC about Inclusion in high school and Steps Forward Inclusive Post Secondary Education Society.
December 3, 2004
Professional development for Richmond School Board Staff.
Contact Jo-Anne Schaap and Wendy Lim at the District office for information.
Steveston High School
This workshop takes a more detailed look at the health issues that a student with Down Syndrome can have and how they can impact upon the student in a classroom.
November 19. 2004
Surrey School Board: 12:30 to 2pm
Contact: Helen Kelsey Etmanski for details 604 596 9325 or HKE2001@hotmail.com
October 27, 2004 - Down By the Bay Parent Support Group
Transition into Elementary School
7:30 at Semiamhoo House in White Rock
for information contact Carol and Doug Hendrickson 604 536 5057
October 24, 2004 - A Dialogue with Best Buddies, University of British Columbia
October 22, 2004 - Teaching Students with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners.
CUPE Victoria Professional Development Day
contact - Cupe Staff Development at cupestaffd@sd61.bc.ca
October 1 - Delta School Board - All Day
September 14, 21, 28, 2004 Tuesday. 4:30-6:30
A series that takes a closer look at students with Down syndrome and the Issues that impact upon the classroom.
This series of seminars will provide discussions on the health issues that may affect a student with Down Syndrome - the cognitive, physical strengths and weaknesses, communication, behaviour, social and sexuality issues, curricular and learning strengths and weaknesses.
Cost: $60 for the 3 part mini series
Speaker: Barbara Laird
Target Group: Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Administrators and Parents
Location: Down Syndrome Research Foundation
Registration: DSRF, 1409 Sperling Avenue Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8
Phone: 604-444-3773 / Fax: 604-431-9248 Email: info@dsrf.org
July 12, 2004
July 5, 2004
June 3, 2004. Thursday, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
This seminar will address some of the learning and health needs that affect a student with Down Syndrome and impacts upon their classroom success. The seminar will help professionals and parents to think about some of the issues to help ensure that the transition in September will be successful for everyone.
Location: Down Syndrome Research Foundation
Registration: DSRF, 1409 Sperling Avenue Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8
Phone: 604-444-3773 / Fax: 604-431-9248 Email: info@dsrf.org
Cost $25
May 28, 2004 Abbotsford Christian School
May 4, 2004 North Shore Association for the Mentally Handicapped -
Staff Training and Professional Development Day
- Inclusion and how to increase participation through understanding the barriers
- Behaviour and what an individual is communicating through their behaviour
April 28, 2004 Abbotsford Christian School
April 23, 2004 Friday, 8:30 to 11:00 am
Garibaldi Elementary School - 1025 Slocan Street, Vancouver
Target Audience: Classroom Teachers, SEAs, Resource Team Members
Students with Down Syndrome enter school, eager to participate and communicate. Yet, there often is limited success. In this workshop we will talk about why students with Down Syndrome have such difficulty with communication. Discussion will include strategies to use resources such as signing and Boardmaker Picture Symbols that will help us all to facilitate their communication and their participation in the school and community.
Contact Meghan McCarthy at mmccarthy.vsb.bc.ca
March 10, 2004
Burnaby College, Burnaby.
Early Childhood Educators
March 4, 5, 2004
Teaching Assistant conference,
"Getting Connected"' Grande Prairie, Alberta
Jenn Babich at jbabich@gppsd.ab.ca or call 780 539 0333
February 25, 2004
Queen Elizabeth School, Vancouver
February 20 & 21, 2004
TEACHERS ASSISTANT CONFERENCE,
GRANT MacEWAN COLLEGE, EDMONTON
February 14, 2004, 10:30 to noon
Ups and Downs, Parent Support Group, North Vancouver
January 30, 2004
Pacific Christian School in Victoria, B.C.
For information and registration contact James Sijpheer at james@pacificchristian.ca
January 29, 2004 Trudeau Elementary School in Vancouver
January 24, 2004 , 12:30 to 3:30
Rising Up 4 Down, Parent Support Group
Down Syndrome Research Foundation,
1409 Sperling Street, Burnaby
January 22, 2004
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School in Vancouver
MINI SERIES ON DOWN SYNDROME
Tuesday January 6,2004, 4:30 to 6:30 pm
Tuesday January 13, 2004, 4:30 to 6:30 pm
Tuesday January 20, 2004, 4:30 to 6:30 pm
Down Syndrome: A series that takes a closer look at students with Down syndrome
and the Issues that impact upon the classroom.
This series of seminars will provide discussions on the health issues that may affect a student with DS - the cognitive, physical strengths and weaknesses, communication, behaviour, social and sexuality issues, curricular and learning strengths and weaknesses.
Cost:$50.00
Speaker: Barbara Laird
Target Group: Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Administrators and Parents
Location: Down Syndrome Research Foundation
Registration: DSRF, 1409 Sperling Avenue Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8
Phone: 604-444-3773 / Fax: 604-431-9248 Email: info@dsrf.org
November 26,2003
Awareness talk to class,
False Creek Elementary, Vancouver,
November 12,2003
Awareness talk to class,
General Gordon elementary school, Vancouver
FALL MINI SERIES ON DOWN SYNDROME
Wednesday, Oct 29th, 2003, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2003, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Wednesday, Nov 12th, 2003, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Down Syndrome: A series that takes a closer look at students with Down syndrome
and the Issues that impact upon the classroom.
This series of seminars will provide discussions on the health issues that may affect a student with DS - the cognitive, physical strengths and weaknesses, communication, behaviour, social and sexuality issues, curricular and learning strengths and weaknesses.
Cost:$50.00
Speaker: Barbara Laird
Target Group: Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Administrators and Parents
Location: Down Syndrome Research Foundation
Registration: DSRF, 1409 Sperling Avenue Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8
Phone: 604-444-3773 / Fax: 604-431-9248 Email: info@dsrf.org
October 29, 2003
Vancouver School Board ,
District Parent Advisory Council and PAC executive members.
October 24,2003
Teaching Assistant Conference in Kelowna
October 18, 2003
Early Childhood Educators Conference at Kwantlen College in Surrey.
gayle.mcallister@sfscl.carenetbc.com for more information.
FALL MINI SERIES ON DOWN SYNDROME
Tuesday, Sep 30th, 2003, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, Oct 7th, 2003, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, Oct 14th, 2003, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Down Syndrome: A series that takes a closer look at students with Down syndrome
and the Issues that impact upon the classroom.
This series of seminars will provide discussions on the health issues that may affect a student with DS - the cognitive, physical strengths and weaknesses, communication, behaviour, social and sexuality issues, curricular and learning strengths and weaknesses.
Cost:$50.00
Speaker: Barbara Laird
Target Group: Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Administrators and Parents
Location: Down Syndrome Research Foundation
Registration: DSRF, 1409 Sperling Avenue Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8
Phone: 604-444-3773 / Fax: 604-431-9248 Email: info@dsrf.org
October 2, 2003
Talking with Grade 12 students, in a Child Development class,
at Eric Hamber high school about
June 3rd, 2003
Are you anticipating teaching/supporting a student with Down Syndrome next September?
In order to make a successful beginning in September, attend this seminar and learn the importance of knowing in advance the kinds of learning and health needs that students with Down syndrome may be dealing with that often affects their schooling.
Time:4:00 - 7:00pm
Cost:$20.00 Light Refreshments will be Served
Target Group: Schools Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Parents
Location: Down Syndrome Research Foundation
Registration: DSRF, 1409 Sperling Avenue Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8
Phone: 604-444-3773 / Fax: 604-431-9248 Email: info@dsrf.org
August 23, 2003
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY, TEACHERS ASSISTANT CONFERENCE
July 2003
University of British Columbia, Faculty of Education
July, 2003
Down Syndrome Research Foundation
June, 2003
Vancouver Parks Board
Daycamp staff and Volunteers
Down Syndrome- A look
May 16 & 17, 2003
CANADIAN DOWN SYNDROME CONFERENCE, BURNABY, B.C
May 2 & 3, 2003
FAMILY FOCUS CONFERENCE, VICTORIA, B. C.
March 3, 2003
SURREY SCHOOL BOARD – Integration Support Teachers
March 2003
Crosscurrents at the Bayshore, Vancouver
February, 2003
SURREY SCHOOL BOARD – CREEKSIDE ELEMENTARY
February, 2003
TEACHERS ASSISTANT CONFERENCE ,GRANT MCEWAN COLLEGE, EDMONTON
January, 2003
BURNABY COLLEGE – Early Childhood Educators
January . 2003
VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD
January, 2003
PACIFIC CHRISTIAN SCHOOL , VICTORIA, B. C.
Teaching Children with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners
December 14, 2005
Sprott Shaw College, Vancouver, Class of Teaching Assistants, ECE workers.
DOWN SYNDROME : A MINI LOOK
November 23rd, 2005
Awareness talk on Down Syndrome with grade 6 classes at McBride Elementary in Vancouver
October 26, 2005
Down By the Bay Parent Support Group
" Discussion on Parenting - PART TWO"
7:30 at Semiamhoo House in White Rock, B. C.
for information contact Carol and Doug Henriksen
at 604 536 5057 or downbythebay@yahoo.com <mailto:downbythebay@yahoo.com>
October 23, 2005
A dialogue and discussion with BEST BUDDIES, University of British Columbia
October 21, 2005
Professional Development all day in Port Alberni, B.C.
Topics: Changing, Chunking and Down Syndrome Happy Talk
Contact Natalie Thomas at nthomas@sd70.bc.ca 250 735 0935
October 04 - October 18, 2005 Mini-Series on Down Syndrome Burnaby, BC
Mini-Series on Down Syndrome
The series takes a closer look at students with Down syndrome and the issues that impact upon the classroom. The series discusses the health issues that may affect a student with Down syndrome; the cognitive, physical strengths and weaknesses, communication, behaviour, social and sexuality issues, and learning strengths and weaknesses.
Introduction to Health Issues - October 4th, 2005
Communication and its Impact - October 11th, 2005
Curriculum Topics and Inclusionary Practices and Strategies - October 18th, 2005 Dates: Tuesdays
Time: 4:30 - 7:00 pm.
Cost for the series: $65.00
Target Group: Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Administrators and Parents Please contact the DSRF for further information or to register for the series
Down Syndrome Research Foundation
1409 Sperling Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8M
Phone: 604-444-DSRF (3773)
Fax:604-431-9248
Email: info@dsrf.org
September 28, 2005
Down By the Bay Parent Support Group
" Discussion on Parenting"
7:30 at Semiamhoo House in White Rock, B. C.
for information contact Carol and Doug Henriksen
at 604 536 5057 or downbythebay@yahoo.com
September 23, 2005
Understanding Down Syndrome - A Mini Look
Abbotsford Christian, Abbotsford, B.C.
August, 2005
Consultations with PACE re Understanding Down Syndrome and Behaviours
July 18, 2005
Understanding Down Syndrome and Behaviours
Staff of Lord Nelson Daycare, Vancouver
July 13, 2005
Understanding Down Syndrome
Kinesiology Class at the University of British Columbia
July 4, 2005
Thinking about Down Syndrome
Workshop for summer staff, volunteers and parents at the Down Syndrome
Research Foundation
email Sheryl at sheryl@dsrf.org
May 26, 2005
How do Parents of Children with Disabilities Experience the Transition from Preschool to School?
A panel of parents and advocates at the all day workshop Assessing "School Readiness":
What does it mean to Children, Parents and Educators?
Neville Scarfe Building, UBC, Vancouver.
For information contact Mari Pighini at mpighini@interchange.ubc.ca or
check the website at http://www.earlylearning.ubc.ca/index.html
May 20, 2005
Teaching Students with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners
An all day workshop for the Chilliwack School Board.
Contact Sheila Norquist or Heidi Schmidt in Student Services for further information
April 19, 2005
North Shore Association for the Mentally Handicapped - Staff Training
and Professional Day.
Reflections Part 2 - a day to think about Down Syndrome
about Behaviour
about Communication
about Inclusion
Contact Carrie Paus at carriep@nsamh.org
March 31, 2005
Part of a panel discussion, representing Steps- Forward Post Secondary
Education Society on
The Role and Development of Community Capacity.
March 18th, 2005 - Crosscurrents Conference at the Bayshore in Vancouver
"I Want to Have a Friend. I Want to be a Friend."
March 10, 2005
I Want to Have a Friend, I Want to be a Friend
Sooke School Board, Sooke B.C.
For information contact Sandy McLeod at slmcleod@sd62.bc.ca
February 25, 26 - 2005 Educational Assistant Conference, Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton
Teaching Students with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners
Understanding Down Syndrome and its Impact on the Student in the Classroom
Before Behaviour Begins
For information contact : Carolynn Chartrand at 780 497 4699
or chartrandc@macewan.ca
February 18, 2005 - Understanding and Supporting Students with Down Syndrome
Coquitlam School Board at Charles Best School, 8:30 am to 11:30 am
For information contact Marg McLellan at margmc@direct.ca
A workshop for teachers and teaching assistants that will provide information and suggestions on how to successfully support and teach a student with Down Syndrome. This workshop identifies the students’ strengths and discusses “best practice,” while at the same time increasing your understanding of the challenges students face cognitively and physically and will include information on the medical and genetic factors that impact upon the learning of a student with Down Syndrome. The workshop includes practical handouts and an extensive resource list that is also useful in supporting a variety of students with exceptional needs.
February 17, 2005 Richmond School District Convention 2005
CHANGING , CHUNKING AND DOWN SYNDROME
In this workshop we will take a closer look at the Curriculum areas and what the research says. Strategies around "changing" the curriculum and " chunking" of the IEP's to ensure success and attainability will also be discussed. Much of the information will be useful for all students and their diverse learning needs.
Contact Deb Collins at dcollins@richmond.sd38.bc.ca for more information
February 9, 2005
Thinking About Supporting Students with Down Syndrome
Sprott Shaw College, Burnaby
Community Careworkers Class
January 31, 2005
Awareness workshop in a grade 6 class at Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Vancouver
January 22, 2005 - DSRF Parent Support Group
"A PARENT'S JOURNEY." PROFILING THE LIFE OF A CHILD WITH DOWN SYNDROME
An interactive discussion.
12:30 to 2:30 at the Down Syndrome Research Foundation
1409 Sperling St, Burnaby
For more infomation contact Anne Eichmann at 604 444 3773 or Abbe Gates at 604 267 1035
January 18, 25 and February 1 , 2005 * Teaching Students with Down Syndrome : A Mini Series
A series that takes a closer look at students with Down syndrome and the Issues that impact upon the classroom.
This series of seminars will provide discussions on the health issues that may affect a student with Down Syndrome - the cognitive, physical strengths and weaknesses, communication, behaviour, social and sexuality issues, curricular and learning strengths and weaknesses.
Cost: $60 for the 3 part mini series
Speaker: Barbara Laird
Target Group: Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Administrators and Parents
Location: Down Syndrome Research Foundation Time - 4:30 to 6:30
Registration: DSRF, 1409 Sperling Avenue Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8
Phone: 604-444-3773 / Fax: 604-431-9248 Email: info@dsrf.org
December 9, 2004 - Awareness talk with a grade 4 class at General Gordon School, Vancouver
December 6, 2004 - with Erin Duckworth, speaking to a class in the Education faculty at UBC about Inclusion in high school and Steps Forward Inclusive Post Secondary Education Society.
December 3, 2004
- Understanding Down Syndrome and it's impact on the student in the classroom
Professional development for Richmond School Board Staff.
Contact Jo-Anne Schaap and Wendy Lim at the District office for information.
Steveston High School
This workshop takes a more detailed look at the health issues that a student with Down Syndrome can have and how they can impact upon the student in a classroom.
November 19. 2004
- Down Syndrome : Understanding the Behaviour
Surrey School Board: 12:30 to 2pm
Contact: Helen Kelsey Etmanski for details 604 596 9325 or HKE2001@hotmail.com
October 27, 2004 - Down By the Bay Parent Support Group
Transition into Elementary School
7:30 at Semiamhoo House in White Rock
for information contact Carol and Doug Hendrickson 604 536 5057
October 24, 2004 - A Dialogue with Best Buddies, University of British Columbia
October 22, 2004 - Teaching Students with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners.
CUPE Victoria Professional Development Day
contact - Cupe Staff Development at cupestaffd@sd61.bc.ca
October 1 - Delta School Board - All Day
- Teaching Students with Down Syndrome and Other Diverse Learners
September 14, 21, 28, 2004 Tuesday. 4:30-6:30
- Teaching Students with Down Syndrome : A Mini Series
A series that takes a closer look at students with Down syndrome and the Issues that impact upon the classroom.
This series of seminars will provide discussions on the health issues that may affect a student with Down Syndrome - the cognitive, physical strengths and weaknesses, communication, behaviour, social and sexuality issues, curricular and learning strengths and weaknesses.
Cost: $60 for the 3 part mini series
Speaker: Barbara Laird
Target Group: Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Administrators and Parents
Location: Down Syndrome Research Foundation
Registration: DSRF, 1409 Sperling Avenue Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8
Phone: 604-444-3773 / Fax: 604-431-9248 Email: info@dsrf.org
July 12, 2004
- Thinking about Down Syndrome - Workshop for staff, volunteers and parents at the Down Syndrome Research Foundation. Email: info@dsrf.org
July 5, 2004
- Thinking About Down Syndrome - Workshop for staff and volunteers at the Down Syndrome Research Foundation. Email: info@dsrf.org
June 3, 2004. Thursday, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
- Are You Anticipating Teaching/Supporting a Student with Down Syndrome in September?
This seminar will address some of the learning and health needs that affect a student with Down Syndrome and impacts upon their classroom success. The seminar will help professionals and parents to think about some of the issues to help ensure that the transition in September will be successful for everyone.
Location: Down Syndrome Research Foundation
Registration: DSRF, 1409 Sperling Avenue Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8
Phone: 604-444-3773 / Fax: 604-431-9248 Email: info@dsrf.org
Cost $25
May 28, 2004 Abbotsford Christian School
- I Want to Have a Friend, I Want to be a Friend
May 4, 2004 North Shore Association for the Mentally Handicapped -
Staff Training and Professional Development Day
- Reflections : A Day to Think About
- Inclusion and how to increase participation through understanding the barriers
- Behaviour and what an individual is communicating through their behaviour
April 28, 2004 Abbotsford Christian School
- Understanding Inclusion Fosters Participation
April 23, 2004 Friday, 8:30 to 11:00 am
Garibaldi Elementary School - 1025 Slocan Street, Vancouver
Target Audience: Classroom Teachers, SEAs, Resource Team Members
- HAPPY TALK - Communication Skills in Students with Down Syndrome
Students with Down Syndrome enter school, eager to participate and communicate. Yet, there often is limited success. In this workshop we will talk about why students with Down Syndrome have such difficulty with communication. Discussion will include strategies to use resources such as signing and Boardmaker Picture Symbols that will help us all to facilitate their communication and their participation in the school and community.
Contact Meghan McCarthy at mmccarthy.vsb.bc.ca
March 10, 2004
Burnaby College, Burnaby.
Early Childhood Educators
- TEACHING and SUPPORTING STUDENTS with DOWN SYNDROME
March 4, 5, 2004
Teaching Assistant conference,
"Getting Connected"' Grande Prairie, Alberta
- Educating our Children
- Before Behaviour Begins
- I Want to Have a Friend, I Want to be a Friend!
- Understanding Inclusion Fosters Participation
Jenn Babich at jbabich@gppsd.ab.ca or call 780 539 0333
February 25, 2004
Queen Elizabeth School, Vancouver
- Thinking About Down Syndrome
February 20 & 21, 2004
TEACHERS ASSISTANT CONFERENCE,
GRANT MacEWAN COLLEGE, EDMONTON
- Teaching Students with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Needs,
- I Want to Have a Friend, I Want to be a Friend
- Before Behaviour Begins
February 14, 2004, 10:30 to noon
Ups and Downs, Parent Support Group, North Vancouver
- Workshop topic to be decided.
January 30, 2004
Pacific Christian School in Victoria, B.C.
- Integration + Involvement = Inclusion ( with Carolyn Payne )
- Before Behaviour Begins
For information and registration contact James Sijpheer at james@pacificchristian.ca
January 29, 2004 Trudeau Elementary School in Vancouver
- Thinking about Inclusion
January 24, 2004 , 12:30 to 3:30
Rising Up 4 Down, Parent Support Group
Down Syndrome Research Foundation,
1409 Sperling Street, Burnaby
- Before Behaviour Begins For information contact Alexi at alexi-lui@shaw.ca
January 22, 2004
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School in Vancouver
- Helping Me to be Me
MINI SERIES ON DOWN SYNDROME
Tuesday January 6,2004, 4:30 to 6:30 pm
Tuesday January 13, 2004, 4:30 to 6:30 pm
Tuesday January 20, 2004, 4:30 to 6:30 pm
Down Syndrome: A series that takes a closer look at students with Down syndrome
and the Issues that impact upon the classroom.
This series of seminars will provide discussions on the health issues that may affect a student with DS - the cognitive, physical strengths and weaknesses, communication, behaviour, social and sexuality issues, curricular and learning strengths and weaknesses.
Cost:$50.00
Speaker: Barbara Laird
Target Group: Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Administrators and Parents
Location: Down Syndrome Research Foundation
Registration: DSRF, 1409 Sperling Avenue Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8
Phone: 604-444-3773 / Fax: 604-431-9248 Email: info@dsrf.org
November 26,2003
Awareness talk to class,
False Creek Elementary, Vancouver,
November 12,2003
Awareness talk to class,
General Gordon elementary school, Vancouver
FALL MINI SERIES ON DOWN SYNDROME
Wednesday, Oct 29th, 2003, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2003, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Wednesday, Nov 12th, 2003, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Down Syndrome: A series that takes a closer look at students with Down syndrome
and the Issues that impact upon the classroom.
This series of seminars will provide discussions on the health issues that may affect a student with DS - the cognitive, physical strengths and weaknesses, communication, behaviour, social and sexuality issues, curricular and learning strengths and weaknesses.
Cost:$50.00
Speaker: Barbara Laird
Target Group: Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Administrators and Parents
Location: Down Syndrome Research Foundation
Registration: DSRF, 1409 Sperling Avenue Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8
Phone: 604-444-3773 / Fax: 604-431-9248 Email: info@dsrf.org
October 29, 2003
Vancouver School Board ,
District Parent Advisory Council and PAC executive members.
- Presentation on the "Perspective of parents with Children who have Special Needs and Diverse Learning Styles .....Become a Dominoe."
October 24,2003
Teaching Assistant Conference in Kelowna
- Before Behaviour Begins and I Want to Have a Friend, I Want to be a Friend.
October 18, 2003
Early Childhood Educators Conference at Kwantlen College in Surrey.
- Integration + Involvement = Inclusion and I Want to Have a Friend,
- I Want to be a Friend.
gayle.mcallister@sfscl.carenetbc.com for more information.
FALL MINI SERIES ON DOWN SYNDROME
Tuesday, Sep 30th, 2003, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, Oct 7th, 2003, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, Oct 14th, 2003, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Down Syndrome: A series that takes a closer look at students with Down syndrome
and the Issues that impact upon the classroom.
This series of seminars will provide discussions on the health issues that may affect a student with DS - the cognitive, physical strengths and weaknesses, communication, behaviour, social and sexuality issues, curricular and learning strengths and weaknesses.
Cost:$50.00
Speaker: Barbara Laird
Target Group: Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Administrators and Parents
Location: Down Syndrome Research Foundation
Registration: DSRF, 1409 Sperling Avenue Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8
Phone: 604-444-3773 / Fax: 604-431-9248 Email: info@dsrf.org
October 2, 2003
Talking with Grade 12 students, in a Child Development class,
at Eric Hamber high school about
- What it is like to be the parent of a child with Special Needs, with an emphasis on Down Syndrome
June 3rd, 2003
Are you anticipating teaching/supporting a student with Down Syndrome next September?
In order to make a successful beginning in September, attend this seminar and learn the importance of knowing in advance the kinds of learning and health needs that students with Down syndrome may be dealing with that often affects their schooling.
Time:4:00 - 7:00pm
Cost:$20.00 Light Refreshments will be Served
Target Group: Schools Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Parents
Location: Down Syndrome Research Foundation
Registration: DSRF, 1409 Sperling Avenue Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8
Phone: 604-444-3773 / Fax: 604-431-9248 Email: info@dsrf.org
August 23, 2003
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY, TEACHERS ASSISTANT CONFERENCE
- “ I Want to Have a Friend!” I Want to be a Friend!”
July 2003
University of British Columbia, Faculty of Education
- Invited to speak to 3 classes of education students on
- Being the Parent of a child with Special Needs
July, 2003
Down Syndrome Research Foundation
- A Mini Look at Down Syndrome
June, 2003
Vancouver Parks Board
Daycamp staff and Volunteers
Down Syndrome- A look
May 16 & 17, 2003
CANADIAN DOWN SYNDROME CONFERENCE, BURNABY, B.C
- Educating our Children
May 2 & 3, 2003
FAMILY FOCUS CONFERENCE, VICTORIA, B. C.
- “I Want to Have a Friend!” I Want to be a Friend!”,
- Integration + Involvement = Inclusion
March 3, 2003
SURREY SCHOOL BOARD – Integration Support Teachers
- Understanding Down Syndrome and its Impact on the Child and the Classroom.....with an emphasis on the medical issues
March 2003
Crosscurrents at the Bayshore, Vancouver
- Integration + Involvement + Inclusion
February, 2003
SURREY SCHOOL BOARD – CREEKSIDE ELEMENTARY
- “Me Too!” “I Can Do It!”
- Participation and Success with an emphasis on Down Syndrome
February, 2003
TEACHERS ASSISTANT CONFERENCE ,GRANT MCEWAN COLLEGE, EDMONTON
- Teaching Children with Down Syndrome, Integration + Involvement = Inclusion
January, 2003
BURNABY COLLEGE – Early Childhood Educators
- DOWN SYNDROME a Mini Look
January . 2003
VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD
- Before Behaviour Begins
January, 2003
PACIFIC CHRISTIAN SCHOOL , VICTORIA, B. C.
Teaching Children with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners
