2009
December 1. 2009
Pied Piper Preschool
Understanding Inclusion
Contact Simone Brookes at familybrooks@shaw.ca
November 2, 2009
Awareness talk with Kindergarten class in North Vancouver
October 29, 2009
Talking about Down Syndrome
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Access Programs for People with Disabilities
Contact Fathy.Finn@kwantlen.ca
October 26, 27, 2009
Aiming for Excellence Conference, Dawson Creek, B.C.
Workshops :
Visual Strategies 101
Integration + Involvement = Inclusion
Contact Shannon Delawsky for further information
Shannon Delawsky@sd59.bc.ca
October 24, 25, 2009
PreK and Kindergarten Conference
Langley, B. C.
Workshops:
Friday : Behaviour is Communication
Saturday : Visual Strategies 101
Contact : Ngaire Leaf at NLeaf@sd35.bc.ca
October 24 2009
PreK and Kindergarten Conference
Workshop topics not yet decided
Langley, B. C.
Contact Ngaire Leaf at NLeaf@sd35.bc.ca
October 16, 2009 Winnipeg, Manitoba
See Me Beautiful Conference, sponsored by the Manitoba Down Syndrome Society
Teaching and Supporting Students with Down Syndrome and other
Diverse Learners
For information contact: Lori Lester dlester@mts.net
October 9, 2009
Awareness talk with Grade 2 students in Ladner
October 1, 2009
Down Syndrome Research Foundation Parent Support Group
Tolieting .....a discussion
September 29, 2009 Advocacy 101
Parent Support Group, Vancouver School Board
September 26,2009
Disability Awareness for Best Buddies, BC
September 26, 2009 at UBC
August 28, 2009
Camrose, Alberta for Battle River Regional Division No. 31 School District.
Behaviour is Communication repeated.
For information contact Loretta Foshaug at lfoshaug@brsd.ab.ca
May 17 - 19, 2009
Canadian Down Syndrome Society conference, Halifax Nova Scotia
Behaviour is Communication
Contact www.cdss.ca
June 25, 2009
Jewish Community Centre, Staff of Summer Day Camps
Success for Everyone!
May 1, 2009
Talking about Down Syndrome
for Staff at the Down Syndrome Research Foundation, Burnaby
April 29, 2009
Down By the Bay Parent Group
7:30 , Semiahmoo House, White Rock
Navigating the School System
For further information contact Sylvia at Sylvia_Tudhope@sd34.bc.ca
April 9, 2009
Reflections on Down Syndrome and other Developmental Disabilities
Semiahmoo House Society, White Rock B. C.
For information contact Liz Deschenes
e.deschenes@shsbc.ca
April 2, 3, 4, 2009
California Paraeducators Conference, Sacramento California
Integration + Involvement = Inclusion
Visual Strategies 101
I Want to Have a Friend, I Want to be a Friend
For information contact Carla at CRMitchler@CSEA.COM
March 12, 2009 Puberty....Sexuality....a discussion.
Fraser Valley Down Syndrome Society , Abbotsford B.C.
For information contact Katrina at cokabo@shaw.ca
February 2009
Awareness / Demystification talk with a grade 2 and grade
3 classes at Bayridge Elementary in Surrey, B.C.
February 20, 21, 2009
Visual Strategies 101 The key to success at school, home and in the community
Happy Talk
Visual Strategies 101
Behaviour is Communication
Grant MacEwan Teaching Assistant Conference, Edmonton, Alberta
For information contact Carolynn Kane at KaneC2@macewan.ca
January 22, 2009
How to Ensure a Successful Museum Experience for All Students?
Children with Special needs, behaviour is communication and how to ensure success.
Workshop for the docents at the Langley Centennial Museum
For information contact Nadean Vonk at nvonk@tol.bc.ca
January 8, 2009
" Don't Teach Anything you have to Unteach!"
Parent Support group, 6:30pm
Down Syndrome Research Foundation, 1409 Sperling, Burnaby
For information contact Susan at susan@dsrf.org
2008
November 25, 2008
Awareness talk about Developmental Disabilities with Best Buddies at
Simon Fraser University
November 24, 2008
Before Behaviour Begins
Abbotsford Christian School, Abbotsford B. C.
contact Wendy Enns WEnns@abbotsfordchristian.com
November 4, 2008
Reflections on Down Syndrome and other Developmental Disabilities
Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living, Maple Ridge, B.C.
For further information contact Gillian Small at gillian.small@rmacl.org
November 1, 2008
Q and A on Educational Issues from Early to Adulthood.
Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society Annual General Meeting
Place: Down Syndrome Research Foundation, 1409 Sperling, Burnaby.
For further information contact Edwina at edwina-jeffrey@shaw.ca or Theresa at lmdss@telus.net
October 30, 2008
Awareness/ Demystification talk with a grade 6 class at William F.
Davidson Elementary in Surrey
October 29, 2008
Awareness / Demystification talk with a grade 1 and a grade 3 class at
Canyon Heights Elementary in North Vancouver
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Integration + Involvement = Inclusion Behaviour is Communication
Pre Kindergarten and Kindergarten Conference, Langley School District, B.C.
For further information contact Ngaire Leaf at NLeaf@sd35.bc.ca
October 24, 2008
Behaviour is Communication
B.C. Council for Exceptional Children Fall Workshop
9am to 3:30pm ,Sacred Heart School, 3900 Arthur Street Delta
For further information and flyers contact Jennifer at jentong@shaw.ca or Bev at b.mcrae@shaw.ca
For professionals and parents......participants are asked to send behaviour scnearios or questions to
Barbara at barb@telus.net before the day of the workshop.
Please use a pseudonym for the student / person and include any relevant information. Scenarios and questions can also be introduced by participants on the day of the workshop.
October 20, 2008
Awareness talk about Developmental Disabilities with Best Buddies at U.B.C.
October 9, 2008
Talking about IEP's
Fraser Valley Down Syndrome Society, Abbotsford, B.C.
for information contact Katrina at cokabo@shaw.ca
October 4, 2008
Facilitation of discussion and training of coaches and volunteers for
the Blazin' Soccer Dogs and Pups. Vancouver, B. C.
October 1, 2008
Talking About Inclusion
Education 426 class, Teaching Children and Youth with Special Needs at Simon Fraser University, Burnaby.
September 30, 2008
Vancouver Parents of Children with Special Needs Support Group
Q and A information session on Educational issues
7pm, Vancouver School Board, Fir and Broadway. Parking vouchers available.
For information contact Pam Neuman pneuman@vsb.bc.ca
September 26, 2008
Visual Strategies 101: The Key to Success at School, Home and in the Community
Behaviour is Communication
Wainwright Support Staff Conference, Wainwright Alberta
For information contace Glenn Zacharuk at Glenn.Zacharuk@portagecollege.ca
July 18, 2008
I Want to have a Friend, I Want to be a Friend
Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living, Maple Ridge, B.C.
For further information contact Gillian Small at gillian.small@rmacl.org
July 11, 2008
Effective Teaching Strategies for Students with Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Research Foundation, Summer School Staff
May 17, 2008
Canadian Down Syndrome Society, 21st National Conference, Ottawa, Ontario
Behaviour is Communication
For further information please contact CDSS at www.cdss.ca/
May 2, 2008
Teaching and Supporting Students with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners
CUPE, School District 79, Duncan, B.C.
For information contact Carol at rscargall@shaw.ca
April 24,25,26
11th Annual California Paraeducators Conference, Los Angeles, California
Before Behaviour Begins
Understanding Down Syndrome and its Impact on the Student in the Classroom and Community
Contact Carla at crmitchler@csea.com for further information
April 11
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Down Syndrome Society
Keynote: Behaviour is Communication
Workshops - Happy Talk
Educating Our Children
What works, what helps, lessons learned and still being learned
For information contact Michelle Dueck at mitchdueck@hotmail.com
April 10
Regina Public Schools, workshop for Teaching Assistants: to be confirmed
April 2, 2008
Introduction to film: Praying with Lior
Jewish International Film Festival
Norman Rothstein Theatre, Jewish Community Centre, Vancouver
Sponsored by the Jewish Family Service Agency
7pm Contact Debbie for further information dhavusha@jfsa.ca
March 15, 2008
"Blazing Soccer Dogs", coaches training and discussion.
March 7, 2008 Quesnel
Teaching and Supporting with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners
For information contact Sue Macdonald at suemacdonald@sd
March 6, 2008 Quesnel
Evening workshop for parents, topic not determined yet
March 18 and 19, 2008 *Understanding, Teaching and Supporting Children
with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners*
" Learning and Understanding Life's Precious Gifts, a conference on Special Needs and Mental Health Issues
Edmonton, Alberta
Contact Peggy at phdst@telus.net or Vicky at varlidge@telus.net for more information
March 17, 2008 Talking with a Human Kinetics class at UBC about
Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome, teaching strategies etc.
March 13, 2008 Fraser Valley Down Syndrome Society
Topic to be decided.
Contact Katrina for more information cokabo@shaw.ca
February 22 and 23rd
Teaching Assistant Conference, Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton
Helping Me to be Me (Friday AM)
Behaviour IS Communication (Friday PM)
Behaviour IS Communication (Saturday AM)
Happy Talk (Saturday PM)
For information contact :Carolyn Chartrand chartrandc@macewan.ca
February 7, 2008 *Talking about Inclusion* to an Education 426,Teaching
Youth and Children with Special Needs class at Simon Fraser University, Burnaby.
February 4 , 2008
Awareness talk on Down Syndrome in a Grade 2 class at Canyon Heights School, North Vancouver
January 31, 2008
Awareness talk on Developmental Disability in a Grade 2 class at Nootka School in Vancouver
January 17, 2008
Awareness talk on Developmental Disability in a grade 6 classroom at Mt Pleasant School, Vancouver
January 8, 2008
Participation in a parent panel, with parents of Vancouver School board students
7 pm at Tupper high school. Contact Pam for further information pmneuman@telus.net
November 23, 2007
How People with Down Syndrome Learn and How Best toWork with them.
Developmental Disabilities Health Services Workshop, New Westminster,
with staff from the Down Syndrome Research Foundation
November 21, 2007
Integration + Involvement = Inclusion
Early Childhood Educators of British Columbia - VANCOUVER BRANCH
For information and location information contact Essie Wolfe ewolfe@telus.net
November 16, 2007
Talking to a class of future teachers at University of British Columbia
Topic: Teaching and Supporting students with Down Syndrome
November 9, 2007
Professional Development sponsored by the Edmonton Down Syndrome Society
Effective Teaching Strategies for Successful Inclusion
November 1, 2, 2007 Fort St John
Afternoon Community Workshops - Behaviour is Communication
Evening Parent Workshop - Behaviour is Communication
For further information contact Penny Gagnon @ Penny.gagnon@cdcfsj.ca
Child Development Centre Society of Fort St John & District.
October 29, 2007
Awareness talk in a grade 6 classroom at General Gordon school in Vancouver
October 25, 2007
Reflections on Down Syndrome and other Developmental Disabilities
Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living
Contact Gillian Shaw at gillian.shaw@rmcacl.org
October 23, 2007
Behaviour is Communication
Early Childhood Educators of British Columbia - VANCOUVER BRANCH
For information and location information contact Essie Wolfe ewolfe@telus.net
October 19, 2007
Teaching and Supporting Students with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners
Kamloops Teachers Association, Kamloops
For information contact Lorraine at ltmb@telus.net
October 18, 2007 Advocacy 101
Parent Group in Kamloops, for information contact Cecile at cecncv@telus.net
October 11, 2007
Fraser Valley Down Syndrome Society, Abbotsford, B. C.
An evening of Questions and Answers.
For information contact Katrina at cokabo@shaw.ca
October 9, 2007
Disability Awareness talk to Best Buddies at UBC
October, 2007
Awareness talk with grade 2's at Assumption School in Port Coquitlam
September 28, 2007
What is Down Syndrome?
Developmental Disabilities Health Services Workshop, New Westminster,
with staff from the Down Syndrome Research Foundation
September 26, 2007
Awareness Talk in a Kindergarten class in Surrey
September 23 and 24, 2007
Wonder Years Conference, Edmonton, Alberta
Saturday September 23
Health issues that impact upon the lives of Children with Down Syndrome
What Works, What Helps, Lessons Learned and Still Being Learned.
Sunday September 24
Understanding Down Syndrome - Inclusion,Communication,
Behaviour,Friendships, Learning Strategies and Curriculum Changes
For information contact Neil & Laurie McDonald nlkmcd3@telus.net
July 4, 2007
Training and Orientation for Summer Research Assistants and volunteers at the
Down Syndrome Research Foundation
Health Issues
Behaviour Strategies
Learning Strategies
July 3, 2007
I Want to Have a Friend, I Want to be a Friend
Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living
Contact Gillian Shaw at gillian.shaw@rmcacl.org
June 19, 2007
re students with Down Syndrome
Consultation with staff at Richmond Christian School
June 14, 2007
Lower Fraser Valley Down Syndrome
Parent Support Group, Abbotsford.
Behaviour is Communication
May 20th, 2007
Behaviour IS Communicaton
2007 National Canadian Down Syndrome Conference,Coming Home, 22 years later, Calgary Alberta
For information go to www.cdss.ca or contact Lin at lin@cdss.ca
May 7, 2007
Teaching Students with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners.
Kamloops School District, contact Lorraine Balogh at ltmb@telus.net
May 7, 2007 Advocacy 101
Kamloops Ups and Downs Parent Group
Contact Cecile McVittie cec.mcy@telus.net
May 3, 4, and 5, 2007
Behaviour is Communication
The Recipe for Success from our Cookbook on Inclusion
26th National Conference on the Training and Employment of Paraprofessionals
Albuquuerque, New Mexico
Contact Marilyn Likins at marilyn@nrcpara.org
April 23, 2007
Understanding Inclusion Fosters Participation
Ecole Dorothy Lynas School, North Vancouver
April 19, 2007
Reflections on Down Syndrome and other Developmental Disabilities.
North Shore Association for the Mentally Handicapped Staff Training
For information contact Peter Babsock peterb@nsamh.org
April 16, 2007
Awareness talk with grade one classes in Vancouver on Spina Bifida and communication delays.
April 11, 2007
Talking with future Teaching Assistants and Community Support workers
about Down Syndrome, in 2 classes at Douglas College, New Westminister.
April 5, 2007
Observation and consulting at Holly School in Delta
April 3, 2007
Talking about Down Syndrome to TA students in the SETA program at
Kwantleen College in Richmond
March 27, 2007
Awareness talk with Grade 5's
Osler elementary school in Vancouver
March 8th, 2007
Awareness talk with grade 7's
Simon Cummingham elementary in Surrey
March 6, 2007
Awareness talk with Grade 6's
General Gordon elementary in Vancouver
February 28, 2007
Awareness talk with grade 3's
Brooke Elementary School in Delta
February 27, 2007
Awareness talk with grade 7's
Erna Stevenson School in Surrey
February 23rd and 24th, 2007
Educational Assistant Conference
Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton Alberta
Friday am - Happy Talk
Friday PM - Before Behaviour Begins
Saturday AM - Before Behaviour Begins
Saturday PM - "I Want to Have a Friend! I Want to be a Friend"
For information and registration contact Carolynn Chartrand at chartrandc@macewan.ca
February 16th, 2007
Integration + Involvement = Inclusion
Bi - District Conference, Sooke / Victoria Teachers Associatons
For information contact Catherine Alpha, Pro D Chair, at cprime1@telus.net
February 8, 2007
Talking about Down Syndrome with Special Olympic Coaches, Delta Special Olympics
Contact Jane Cougle for information at jane_cougle@alumni.sfu.ca
February 6, 2007
Talking about Supporting Children and Adults with Down Syndrome to Community Support Workers
Kwantlen University College, Langley Campus.
Contact Allan Williams allan.williams@kwantlen.ca
February 1st, 2007
Parent Support Group
Down Syndrome Research Foundation,
1409 Sperling Avenue, in Burnaby.
Dinner and Questions and Answers for Parents and Teaching Assistants
facilitated by Barbara Laird
For further information contact Abbe Gates at abbegates@yahoo.com or
Anne at anne@dsrf.org or 604 444 3773.
February 1, 2007
Talking about Down Syndrome to Internations students studying Early Childhood Education
Sprott Shaw College in Vancouver
January 30th, 2007 3:30 - 7:00 pm
" I Want to have a Friend! I Want to be a Friend"
for : Delta Teaching Assistants and staff.
Contact Sherrie Bennett at sbennett@deltasd.bc.ca for location and more information.
January 18th, 2007
Awareness talks about Down Syndrome, at Immaculate Conception School in Surrey
For Grade 1, 2, 3 and 6 students.
2006
November 21st, 2006
3:30 - 7:00 pm. "Before Behaviour Begins"
for : Delta Teaching Assistants and staff.
Contact Sherrie Bennett at sbennett@deltasd.bc.ca for location and more information.
October 23, 24, 2006
Integration + Involvement = Inclusion ( with Carolyn Payne )
Teaching Students with Down Syndrome and Other Diverse Learners
I Want to Have a Friend, I Want to be a Friend.
Aiming for Excellence Conference - Dawson Creek, B. C.
For information contact Charlene@chodgson@pris.bc.ca
October 20, 2006
Professional Development for the Port Alberni Teachers Association
Teaching Students with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners
For information contact Rosalie Harper at rharper@sd70.bc.ca
October 19, 2006, 6:30 to 9:30
Workshop for District Parents ( DPAC), Port Alberni
Undertanding Inclusion Fosters Participation
For Information contact Melody Burton at mjburton@shaw.ca
October 15, 2006
A dialogue with Best Buddies at the University of British Columbia about
Developmental Disabilities.
October 3, 2006
Understanding Down Syndrome
For International students studying Early Childhood Education at Sprott
Shaw College in Vancouver.
October, 2006
Awareness workshops in grade 5 classes at General Wolfe
School in Vancouver
September 27, 2006
Down by the Bay Parent Support Group,
7:30 Semiahmoo
House, White Rock, B.C.
Topic : Questions and Answers
For information contact Doug and Carol Henricksen at downbythebaywrock@yahoo.com
September 22, 2006
Awareness workshop in a grade 4 /5 class at General
Wolfe School in Vancouver
September 11 to 14, Smithers., B.C.
September 12 - Teaching Students with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners - an all day workshop
September 13 - Observation and Consultation with school staff., attending IEP meetings.
- Workshops with Grade 1 and Grade 5 classes on Understanding Down Syndrome
- Evening - Parent Workshop - Educating our Children
For further information contact Gordon Higginson, Principal
St. Joseph's School ph. (250) 847-941 email: a7a05322@telus.net
9th World Down Syndrome Congress, Vancouver, B.C.,August 24 to 26
August 26 - Oral Presentation on Teaching Students with Down Syndrome
August 24 to 26 - Poster Presentation on Talking with Peers
August 24 - Sibling Workshop - Talking about Down Syndrome
This session is a follow up from the morning session for siblings of people with Down syndrome.
Many brothers and sisters have questions they are afraid to ask. This session will provide an opportunity to freely ask questions more specific to Down Syndrome and to understand what it means to have Down syndrome.
August 14, 15 and 21
Workshops for volunteers helping at the 9th World Down Syndorme Congress
being held in Vancouver, August 24 to 26, 2006
To be held at the Down Syndrome Research Foundation in Burnaby
July 25, 2006
*Understanding Down Syndrome*
For International teachers studying English at Sprott Shaw College,
Vancouver
July 4, 2006
Understanding Down Syndrome
For staff and volunteers at the Down Syndrome Research Foundation
May 31 , 2006
ADVOCACY 101
Thoughts and Ideas for Negotiating Through the Systems
Down by the Bay Parent Support Group, 7:30, Semiahmoo House White Rock, B.C.
Contact Carol or Doug Henriksen at downbythebaywrock@yahoo.com
May 19, 2006
CREATING INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS
I WANT TO HAVE A FRIEND, I WANT TO BE A FRIEND
Professional Development for the Chilliwack School District
For further information contact Stephanie at stephanie_mckay@sd33.bc.ca
May 3, 2006
Understanding Down Syndrome
For International teachers studying English at Sprott Shaw College, Vancouver
April 21, 2006
TEACHING CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND OTHER DIVERSE LEARNERS
Professional Development for the Maple Ridge School District
For information contact Randall Cranston Randall_Cranston@sd42.ca
April 8, 2006
Keynote Address: A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS FROM OUR COOKBOOK ON INCLUSION
Workshops on
BEFORE BEHAVIOUR BEGINS
I WANT TO HAVE A FRIEND, I WANT TO BE A FRIEND
Teaching Assistant Conference, in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Contact Suzanne Radchenko at sradchenko@mhc.ab.ca
March 28, 2006
Understanding Down Syndrome
Staff and Administration at John Oliver Secondary, Vancouver
March 6, 2006
Talking with future School Psychologists at the University of British Columbia about Parenting a Child with Special Needs.
March 2, 2006
ADVOCACY 101 :
Thoughts and ideas for negotiating through the "systems."
Parent Support Group at the Down Syndrome Research Foundation
6:30 to 8:30 at 1409 Sperling Street in Burnaby.
For information call Anne at 604 444 3773 or Abbe at 604 267 1035
February 24 and 25, 2006
Educational Assistant Conference " Celebrating 30 years of Quality Education"
Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton Alberta
Fri am - Before Behaviour Begins
Fri pm - Teaching Students with Down Syndrome...and other Diverse Learners
Sat am - Before Behaviour Begins
Sat pm - Happy Talk
For information and registration contact Carolynn Chartrand @ chartrandc@macewan.ca
February 17, 2006
CUPE Staff Development, Victoria School Board
AM - Before Behaviour Begins
PM - I Want to Have a Friend, I Want to be a Friend
For further information contact Bonnie Bachynski @ cupestaffd@sd61.bc.ca
February 15, 2006
Professional Development for Maple Ridge School District
Topic(s) to be decided
For information contact Doreen Conant dconant@sd42.bc.ca
January 12, 2006
Awareness talk on Down Syndrome in a grade 4 class at South Meridian School in Surrey.
January 9, 2006
Consultation with staff at St. Mary's school in Vancouver re Down Syndrome, classroom strategies and options for the future.
February 7, 14, 21, 2006
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 - February 7, 2006
Communication and its Impact - February 14, 2006
Curriculum Topics and Inclusionary Practices and Strategies - February 21, 2006
Time: 4:30 - 7:00 pm.
Cost for the series: $70.00 Attendees will receive a copy of the DSRF produced CD-ROM, Down Syndrome : Issues and Interventions
Target Group: Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Administrators and Parents Please contact the DSRF for further information or to register for the series
TO REGISTER CONTACT:
Down Syndrome Research Foundation
1409 Sperling Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8M
Phone: 604-444-DSRF (3773)
Fax:604-431-9248
Email: info@dsrf.org
January 21, 2006
Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society Annual General Meeting : Guest Speaker
WHAT WORKS, WHAT HELPS......LESSONS LEARNED AND STILL BEING LEARNED.
December 1. 2009
Pied Piper Preschool
Understanding Inclusion
Contact Simone Brookes at familybrooks@shaw.ca
November 2, 2009
Awareness talk with Kindergarten class in North Vancouver
October 29, 2009
Talking about Down Syndrome
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Access Programs for People with Disabilities
Contact Fathy.Finn@kwantlen.ca
October 26, 27, 2009
Aiming for Excellence Conference, Dawson Creek, B.C.
Workshops :
Visual Strategies 101
Integration + Involvement = Inclusion
Contact Shannon Delawsky for further information
Shannon Delawsky@sd59.bc.ca
October 24, 25, 2009
PreK and Kindergarten Conference
Langley, B. C.
Workshops:
Friday : Behaviour is Communication
Saturday : Visual Strategies 101
Contact : Ngaire Leaf at NLeaf@sd35.bc.ca
October 24 2009
PreK and Kindergarten Conference
Workshop topics not yet decided
Langley, B. C.
Contact Ngaire Leaf at NLeaf@sd35.bc.ca
October 16, 2009 Winnipeg, Manitoba
See Me Beautiful Conference, sponsored by the Manitoba Down Syndrome Society
Teaching and Supporting Students with Down Syndrome and other
Diverse Learners
For information contact: Lori Lester dlester@mts.net
October 9, 2009
Awareness talk with Grade 2 students in Ladner
October 1, 2009
Down Syndrome Research Foundation Parent Support Group
Tolieting .....a discussion
September 29, 2009 Advocacy 101
Parent Support Group, Vancouver School Board
September 26,2009
Disability Awareness for Best Buddies, BC
September 26, 2009 at UBC
August 28, 2009
Camrose, Alberta for Battle River Regional Division No. 31 School District.
Behaviour is Communication repeated.
For information contact Loretta Foshaug at lfoshaug@brsd.ab.ca
May 17 - 19, 2009
Canadian Down Syndrome Society conference, Halifax Nova Scotia
Behaviour is Communication
Contact www.cdss.ca
June 25, 2009
Jewish Community Centre, Staff of Summer Day Camps
Success for Everyone!
May 1, 2009
Talking about Down Syndrome
for Staff at the Down Syndrome Research Foundation, Burnaby
April 29, 2009
Down By the Bay Parent Group
7:30 , Semiahmoo House, White Rock
Navigating the School System
For further information contact Sylvia at Sylvia_Tudhope@sd34.bc.ca
April 9, 2009
Reflections on Down Syndrome and other Developmental Disabilities
Semiahmoo House Society, White Rock B. C.
For information contact Liz Deschenes
e.deschenes@shsbc.ca
April 2, 3, 4, 2009
California Paraeducators Conference, Sacramento California
Integration + Involvement = Inclusion
Visual Strategies 101
I Want to Have a Friend, I Want to be a Friend
For information contact Carla at CRMitchler@CSEA.COM
March 12, 2009 Puberty....Sexuality....a discussion.
Fraser Valley Down Syndrome Society , Abbotsford B.C.
For information contact Katrina at cokabo@shaw.ca
February 2009
Awareness / Demystification talk with a grade 2 and grade
3 classes at Bayridge Elementary in Surrey, B.C.
February 20, 21, 2009
Visual Strategies 101 The key to success at school, home and in the community
Happy Talk
Visual Strategies 101
Behaviour is Communication
Grant MacEwan Teaching Assistant Conference, Edmonton, Alberta
For information contact Carolynn Kane at KaneC2@macewan.ca
January 22, 2009
How to Ensure a Successful Museum Experience for All Students?
Children with Special needs, behaviour is communication and how to ensure success.
Workshop for the docents at the Langley Centennial Museum
For information contact Nadean Vonk at nvonk@tol.bc.ca
January 8, 2009
" Don't Teach Anything you have to Unteach!"
Parent Support group, 6:30pm
Down Syndrome Research Foundation, 1409 Sperling, Burnaby
For information contact Susan at susan@dsrf.org
2008
November 25, 2008
Awareness talk about Developmental Disabilities with Best Buddies at
Simon Fraser University
November 24, 2008
Before Behaviour Begins
Abbotsford Christian School, Abbotsford B. C.
contact Wendy Enns WEnns@abbotsfordchristian.com
November 4, 2008
Reflections on Down Syndrome and other Developmental Disabilities
Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living, Maple Ridge, B.C.
For further information contact Gillian Small at gillian.small@rmacl.org
November 1, 2008
Q and A on Educational Issues from Early to Adulthood.
Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society Annual General Meeting
Place: Down Syndrome Research Foundation, 1409 Sperling, Burnaby.
For further information contact Edwina at edwina-jeffrey@shaw.ca or Theresa at lmdss@telus.net
October 30, 2008
Awareness/ Demystification talk with a grade 6 class at William F.
Davidson Elementary in Surrey
October 29, 2008
Awareness / Demystification talk with a grade 1 and a grade 3 class at
Canyon Heights Elementary in North Vancouver
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Integration + Involvement = Inclusion Behaviour is Communication
Pre Kindergarten and Kindergarten Conference, Langley School District, B.C.
For further information contact Ngaire Leaf at NLeaf@sd35.bc.ca
October 24, 2008
Behaviour is Communication
B.C. Council for Exceptional Children Fall Workshop
9am to 3:30pm ,Sacred Heart School, 3900 Arthur Street Delta
For further information and flyers contact Jennifer at jentong@shaw.ca or Bev at b.mcrae@shaw.ca
For professionals and parents......participants are asked to send behaviour scnearios or questions to
Barbara at barb@telus.net before the day of the workshop.
Please use a pseudonym for the student / person and include any relevant information. Scenarios and questions can also be introduced by participants on the day of the workshop.
October 20, 2008
Awareness talk about Developmental Disabilities with Best Buddies at U.B.C.
October 9, 2008
Talking about IEP's
Fraser Valley Down Syndrome Society, Abbotsford, B.C.
for information contact Katrina at cokabo@shaw.ca
October 4, 2008
Facilitation of discussion and training of coaches and volunteers for
the Blazin' Soccer Dogs and Pups. Vancouver, B. C.
October 1, 2008
Talking About Inclusion
Education 426 class, Teaching Children and Youth with Special Needs at Simon Fraser University, Burnaby.
September 30, 2008
Vancouver Parents of Children with Special Needs Support Group
Q and A information session on Educational issues
7pm, Vancouver School Board, Fir and Broadway. Parking vouchers available.
For information contact Pam Neuman pneuman@vsb.bc.ca
September 26, 2008
Visual Strategies 101: The Key to Success at School, Home and in the Community
Behaviour is Communication
Wainwright Support Staff Conference, Wainwright Alberta
For information contace Glenn Zacharuk at Glenn.Zacharuk@portagecollege.ca
July 18, 2008
I Want to have a Friend, I Want to be a Friend
Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living, Maple Ridge, B.C.
For further information contact Gillian Small at gillian.small@rmacl.org
July 11, 2008
Effective Teaching Strategies for Students with Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Research Foundation, Summer School Staff
May 17, 2008
Canadian Down Syndrome Society, 21st National Conference, Ottawa, Ontario
Behaviour is Communication
For further information please contact CDSS at www.cdss.ca/
May 2, 2008
Teaching and Supporting Students with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners
CUPE, School District 79, Duncan, B.C.
For information contact Carol at rscargall@shaw.ca
April 24,25,26
11th Annual California Paraeducators Conference, Los Angeles, California
Before Behaviour Begins
Understanding Down Syndrome and its Impact on the Student in the Classroom and Community
Contact Carla at crmitchler@csea.com for further information
April 11
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Down Syndrome Society
Keynote: Behaviour is Communication
Workshops - Happy Talk
Educating Our Children
What works, what helps, lessons learned and still being learned
For information contact Michelle Dueck at mitchdueck@hotmail.com
April 10
Regina Public Schools, workshop for Teaching Assistants: to be confirmed
April 2, 2008
Introduction to film: Praying with Lior
Jewish International Film Festival
Norman Rothstein Theatre, Jewish Community Centre, Vancouver
Sponsored by the Jewish Family Service Agency
7pm Contact Debbie for further information dhavusha@jfsa.ca
March 15, 2008
"Blazing Soccer Dogs", coaches training and discussion.
March 7, 2008 Quesnel
Teaching and Supporting with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners
For information contact Sue Macdonald at suemacdonald@sd
March 6, 2008 Quesnel
Evening workshop for parents, topic not determined yet
March 18 and 19, 2008 *Understanding, Teaching and Supporting Children
with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners*
" Learning and Understanding Life's Precious Gifts, a conference on Special Needs and Mental Health Issues
Edmonton, Alberta
Contact Peggy at phdst@telus.net or Vicky at varlidge@telus.net for more information
March 17, 2008 Talking with a Human Kinetics class at UBC about
Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome, teaching strategies etc.
March 13, 2008 Fraser Valley Down Syndrome Society
Topic to be decided.
Contact Katrina for more information cokabo@shaw.ca
February 22 and 23rd
Teaching Assistant Conference, Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton
Helping Me to be Me (Friday AM)
Behaviour IS Communication (Friday PM)
Behaviour IS Communication (Saturday AM)
Happy Talk (Saturday PM)
For information contact :Carolyn Chartrand chartrandc@macewan.ca
February 7, 2008 *Talking about Inclusion* to an Education 426,Teaching
Youth and Children with Special Needs class at Simon Fraser University, Burnaby.
February 4 , 2008
Awareness talk on Down Syndrome in a Grade 2 class at Canyon Heights School, North Vancouver
January 31, 2008
Awareness talk on Developmental Disability in a Grade 2 class at Nootka School in Vancouver
January 17, 2008
Awareness talk on Developmental Disability in a grade 6 classroom at Mt Pleasant School, Vancouver
January 8, 2008
Participation in a parent panel, with parents of Vancouver School board students
7 pm at Tupper high school. Contact Pam for further information pmneuman@telus.net
November 23, 2007
How People with Down Syndrome Learn and How Best toWork with them.
Developmental Disabilities Health Services Workshop, New Westminster,
with staff from the Down Syndrome Research Foundation
November 21, 2007
Integration + Involvement = Inclusion
Early Childhood Educators of British Columbia - VANCOUVER BRANCH
For information and location information contact Essie Wolfe ewolfe@telus.net
November 16, 2007
Talking to a class of future teachers at University of British Columbia
Topic: Teaching and Supporting students with Down Syndrome
November 9, 2007
Professional Development sponsored by the Edmonton Down Syndrome Society
Effective Teaching Strategies for Successful Inclusion
- Creating Inclusive Classrooms
- Changing, Chunking and Down Syndrome
November 1, 2, 2007 Fort St John
Afternoon Community Workshops - Behaviour is Communication
Evening Parent Workshop - Behaviour is Communication
For further information contact Penny Gagnon @ Penny.gagnon@cdcfsj.ca
Child Development Centre Society of Fort St John & District.
October 29, 2007
Awareness talk in a grade 6 classroom at General Gordon school in Vancouver
October 25, 2007
Reflections on Down Syndrome and other Developmental Disabilities
Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living
Contact Gillian Shaw at gillian.shaw@rmcacl.org
October 23, 2007
Behaviour is Communication
Early Childhood Educators of British Columbia - VANCOUVER BRANCH
For information and location information contact Essie Wolfe ewolfe@telus.net
October 19, 2007
Teaching and Supporting Students with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners
Kamloops Teachers Association, Kamloops
For information contact Lorraine at ltmb@telus.net
October 18, 2007 Advocacy 101
Parent Group in Kamloops, for information contact Cecile at cecncv@telus.net
October 11, 2007
Fraser Valley Down Syndrome Society, Abbotsford, B. C.
An evening of Questions and Answers.
For information contact Katrina at cokabo@shaw.ca
October 9, 2007
Disability Awareness talk to Best Buddies at UBC
October, 2007
Awareness talk with grade 2's at Assumption School in Port Coquitlam
September 28, 2007
What is Down Syndrome?
Developmental Disabilities Health Services Workshop, New Westminster,
with staff from the Down Syndrome Research Foundation
September 26, 2007
Awareness Talk in a Kindergarten class in Surrey
September 23 and 24, 2007
Wonder Years Conference, Edmonton, Alberta
Saturday September 23
Health issues that impact upon the lives of Children with Down Syndrome
What Works, What Helps, Lessons Learned and Still Being Learned.
Sunday September 24
Understanding Down Syndrome - Inclusion,Communication,
Behaviour,Friendships, Learning Strategies and Curriculum Changes
For information contact Neil & Laurie McDonald nlkmcd3@telus.net
July 4, 2007
Training and Orientation for Summer Research Assistants and volunteers at the
Down Syndrome Research Foundation
Health Issues
Behaviour Strategies
Learning Strategies
July 3, 2007
I Want to Have a Friend, I Want to be a Friend
Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living
Contact Gillian Shaw at gillian.shaw@rmcacl.org
June 19, 2007
re students with Down Syndrome
Consultation with staff at Richmond Christian School
June 14, 2007
Lower Fraser Valley Down Syndrome
Parent Support Group, Abbotsford.
Behaviour is Communication
May 20th, 2007
Behaviour IS Communicaton
2007 National Canadian Down Syndrome Conference,Coming Home, 22 years later, Calgary Alberta
For information go to www.cdss.ca or contact Lin at lin@cdss.ca
May 7, 2007
Teaching Students with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners.
Kamloops School District, contact Lorraine Balogh at ltmb@telus.net
May 7, 2007 Advocacy 101
Kamloops Ups and Downs Parent Group
Contact Cecile McVittie cec.mcy@telus.net
May 3, 4, and 5, 2007
Behaviour is Communication
The Recipe for Success from our Cookbook on Inclusion
26th National Conference on the Training and Employment of Paraprofessionals
Albuquuerque, New Mexico
Contact Marilyn Likins at marilyn@nrcpara.org
April 23, 2007
Understanding Inclusion Fosters Participation
Ecole Dorothy Lynas School, North Vancouver
April 19, 2007
Reflections on Down Syndrome and other Developmental Disabilities.
North Shore Association for the Mentally Handicapped Staff Training
For information contact Peter Babsock peterb@nsamh.org
April 16, 2007
Awareness talk with grade one classes in Vancouver on Spina Bifida and communication delays.
April 11, 2007
Talking with future Teaching Assistants and Community Support workers
about Down Syndrome, in 2 classes at Douglas College, New Westminister.
April 5, 2007
Observation and consulting at Holly School in Delta
April 3, 2007
Talking about Down Syndrome to TA students in the SETA program at
Kwantleen College in Richmond
March 27, 2007
Awareness talk with Grade 5's
Osler elementary school in Vancouver
March 8th, 2007
Awareness talk with grade 7's
Simon Cummingham elementary in Surrey
March 6, 2007
Awareness talk with Grade 6's
General Gordon elementary in Vancouver
February 28, 2007
Awareness talk with grade 3's
Brooke Elementary School in Delta
February 27, 2007
Awareness talk with grade 7's
Erna Stevenson School in Surrey
February 23rd and 24th, 2007
Educational Assistant Conference
Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton Alberta
Friday am - Happy Talk
Friday PM - Before Behaviour Begins
Saturday AM - Before Behaviour Begins
Saturday PM - "I Want to Have a Friend! I Want to be a Friend"
For information and registration contact Carolynn Chartrand at chartrandc@macewan.ca
February 16th, 2007
Integration + Involvement = Inclusion
Bi - District Conference, Sooke / Victoria Teachers Associatons
For information contact Catherine Alpha, Pro D Chair, at cprime1@telus.net
February 8, 2007
Talking about Down Syndrome with Special Olympic Coaches, Delta Special Olympics
Contact Jane Cougle for information at jane_cougle@alumni.sfu.ca
February 6, 2007
Talking about Supporting Children and Adults with Down Syndrome to Community Support Workers
Kwantlen University College, Langley Campus.
Contact Allan Williams allan.williams@kwantlen.ca
February 1st, 2007
Parent Support Group
Down Syndrome Research Foundation,
1409 Sperling Avenue, in Burnaby.
Dinner and Questions and Answers for Parents and Teaching Assistants
facilitated by Barbara Laird
For further information contact Abbe Gates at abbegates@yahoo.com or
Anne at anne@dsrf.org or 604 444 3773.
February 1, 2007
Talking about Down Syndrome to Internations students studying Early Childhood Education
Sprott Shaw College in Vancouver
January 30th, 2007 3:30 - 7:00 pm
" I Want to have a Friend! I Want to be a Friend"
for : Delta Teaching Assistants and staff.
Contact Sherrie Bennett at sbennett@deltasd.bc.ca for location and more information.
January 18th, 2007
Awareness talks about Down Syndrome, at Immaculate Conception School in Surrey
For Grade 1, 2, 3 and 6 students.
2006
November 21st, 2006
3:30 - 7:00 pm. "Before Behaviour Begins"
for : Delta Teaching Assistants and staff.
Contact Sherrie Bennett at sbennett@deltasd.bc.ca for location and more information.
October 23, 24, 2006
Integration + Involvement = Inclusion ( with Carolyn Payne )
Teaching Students with Down Syndrome and Other Diverse Learners
I Want to Have a Friend, I Want to be a Friend.
Aiming for Excellence Conference - Dawson Creek, B. C.
For information contact Charlene@chodgson@pris.bc.ca
October 20, 2006
Professional Development for the Port Alberni Teachers Association
Teaching Students with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners
For information contact Rosalie Harper at rharper@sd70.bc.ca
October 19, 2006, 6:30 to 9:30
Workshop for District Parents ( DPAC), Port Alberni
Undertanding Inclusion Fosters Participation
For Information contact Melody Burton at mjburton@shaw.ca
October 15, 2006
A dialogue with Best Buddies at the University of British Columbia about
Developmental Disabilities.
October 3, 2006
Understanding Down Syndrome
For International students studying Early Childhood Education at Sprott
Shaw College in Vancouver.
October, 2006
Awareness workshops in grade 5 classes at General Wolfe
School in Vancouver
September 27, 2006
Down by the Bay Parent Support Group,
7:30 Semiahmoo
House, White Rock, B.C.
Topic : Questions and Answers
For information contact Doug and Carol Henricksen at downbythebaywrock@yahoo.com
September 22, 2006
Awareness workshop in a grade 4 /5 class at General
Wolfe School in Vancouver
September 11 to 14, Smithers., B.C.
September 12 - Teaching Students with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners - an all day workshop
September 13 - Observation and Consultation with school staff., attending IEP meetings.
- Workshops with Grade 1 and Grade 5 classes on Understanding Down Syndrome
- Evening - Parent Workshop - Educating our Children
For further information contact Gordon Higginson, Principal
St. Joseph's School ph. (250) 847-941 email: a7a05322@telus.net
9th World Down Syndrome Congress, Vancouver, B.C.,August 24 to 26
August 26 - Oral Presentation on Teaching Students with Down Syndrome
August 24 to 26 - Poster Presentation on Talking with Peers
August 24 - Sibling Workshop - Talking about Down Syndrome
This session is a follow up from the morning session for siblings of people with Down syndrome.
Many brothers and sisters have questions they are afraid to ask. This session will provide an opportunity to freely ask questions more specific to Down Syndrome and to understand what it means to have Down syndrome.
August 14, 15 and 21
Workshops for volunteers helping at the 9th World Down Syndorme Congress
being held in Vancouver, August 24 to 26, 2006
To be held at the Down Syndrome Research Foundation in Burnaby
July 25, 2006
*Understanding Down Syndrome*
For International teachers studying English at Sprott Shaw College,
Vancouver
July 4, 2006
Understanding Down Syndrome
For staff and volunteers at the Down Syndrome Research Foundation
May 31 , 2006
ADVOCACY 101
Thoughts and Ideas for Negotiating Through the Systems
Down by the Bay Parent Support Group, 7:30, Semiahmoo House White Rock, B.C.
Contact Carol or Doug Henriksen at downbythebaywrock@yahoo.com
May 19, 2006
CREATING INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS
I WANT TO HAVE A FRIEND, I WANT TO BE A FRIEND
Professional Development for the Chilliwack School District
For further information contact Stephanie at stephanie_mckay@sd33.bc.ca
May 3, 2006
Understanding Down Syndrome
For International teachers studying English at Sprott Shaw College, Vancouver
April 21, 2006
TEACHING CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND OTHER DIVERSE LEARNERS
Professional Development for the Maple Ridge School District
For information contact Randall Cranston Randall_Cranston@sd42.ca
April 8, 2006
Keynote Address: A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS FROM OUR COOKBOOK ON INCLUSION
Workshops on
BEFORE BEHAVIOUR BEGINS
I WANT TO HAVE A FRIEND, I WANT TO BE A FRIEND
Teaching Assistant Conference, in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Contact Suzanne Radchenko at sradchenko@mhc.ab.ca
March 28, 2006
Understanding Down Syndrome
Staff and Administration at John Oliver Secondary, Vancouver
March 6, 2006
Talking with future School Psychologists at the University of British Columbia about Parenting a Child with Special Needs.
March 2, 2006
ADVOCACY 101 :
Thoughts and ideas for negotiating through the "systems."
Parent Support Group at the Down Syndrome Research Foundation
6:30 to 8:30 at 1409 Sperling Street in Burnaby.
For information call Anne at 604 444 3773 or Abbe at 604 267 1035
February 24 and 25, 2006
Educational Assistant Conference " Celebrating 30 years of Quality Education"
Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton Alberta
Fri am - Before Behaviour Begins
Fri pm - Teaching Students with Down Syndrome...and other Diverse Learners
Sat am - Before Behaviour Begins
Sat pm - Happy Talk
For information and registration contact Carolynn Chartrand @ chartrandc@macewan.ca
February 17, 2006
CUPE Staff Development, Victoria School Board
AM - Before Behaviour Begins
PM - I Want to Have a Friend, I Want to be a Friend
For further information contact Bonnie Bachynski @ cupestaffd@sd61.bc.ca
February 15, 2006
Professional Development for Maple Ridge School District
Topic(s) to be decided
For information contact Doreen Conant dconant@sd42.bc.ca
January 12, 2006
Awareness talk on Down Syndrome in a grade 4 class at South Meridian School in Surrey.
January 9, 2006
Consultation with staff at St. Mary's school in Vancouver re Down Syndrome, classroom strategies and options for the future.
February 7, 14, 21, 2006
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 - February 7, 2006
Communication and its Impact - February 14, 2006
Curriculum Topics and Inclusionary Practices and Strategies - February 21, 2006
Time: 4:30 - 7:00 pm.
Cost for the series: $70.00 Attendees will receive a copy of the DSRF produced CD-ROM, Down Syndrome : Issues and Interventions
Target Group: Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Administrators and Parents Please contact the DSRF for further information or to register for the series
TO REGISTER CONTACT:
Down Syndrome Research Foundation
1409 Sperling Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8M
Phone: 604-444-DSRF (3773)
Fax:604-431-9248
Email: info@dsrf.org
January 21, 2006
Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society Annual General Meeting : Guest Speaker
WHAT WORKS, WHAT HELPS......LESSONS LEARNED AND STILL BEING LEARNED.
