School Age Information
The DSAGC provides Information Packets that are designed to provide
information to families, friends and relatives to offer a better understanding
of Down syndrome. You can download these packets here or request a
copy by mail
- General Information packet
- Teacher Information packet - Elementary School
- Teacher Information packet - Middle/High School
- Strategies for Success - Educator Resource
The newsletter for educators is published three times per year. It contains information on teaching strategies to accommodate the learning needs of students with Down syndrome. Email sally
DSAGC Lending Library
The DSAGC Lending Library has a selection of books devoted to Teaching Strategies and Education K-12. Any of these resources can be borrowed and mailed to your home.
Ds press
The ds press shares current information on a variety of topics relating to Down syndrome. These topics include medical, educational, and a “page for every age”. The newsletter also publicizes the meetings and events sponsored by the DSAGC. The ds press is published 6 times per year and currently reaches over 3,000 individuals including parents, professionals and individuals with Down syndrome. Download the latest online issue. Contact Lisa, the editor.
School Age Matters E-Newsletter
Stay informed of all
the current events and activities of the DSAGC and other local organizations
via this Email newsletter. Email Molly
Community Participation Scholarship Fund
The DSAGC Community Participation Fund (CPF) provides financial assistance
to individuals with Down syndrome so that they may participate in
1) activities such as classes, camps, organized sports, conferences,
etc…2) therapies including PT, OT, Speech. We also provide financial
assistance for family members who would like to attend local, regional,
or national conferences, seminars or training sessions that address
issues pertaining to Down syndrome and other related topics. We will
award up to $200 per individual/$400 per family per year.
Download the DSAGC CPF Form
The Learning Program
The Learning Program, based in Orange County CA, is designed to supplement traditional education in literacy and math. Despite some wonderful teachers, traditional education too often fails children with Down syndrome due to poor educational placement, lack of trained assistants and outdated stereotypes. This program aims to strengthen the educational potential for children with Down syndrome, irrespective of their formal educational setting. Parents and teachers can access informational guides, download materials and follow links to reliable information about best practices for instruction.
Visit the Learning Program website
Kid Portfolio
One method of helping your child's teacher to get to know him/her is
by
creating a Kid Portfolio. This is a collection of writings, work samples
and pictures that will help the staff see the human side of your child.
View a sample - The Colleen Book
upcoming
2/7/2012 - Transition Bootcamp: Exiting High School
2/21/2012 - Transition Bootcamp: Exiting High School (Session 2)
3/25/2012 - 3rd Annual World Down Syndrome Day 5K Race and Walk
