ODSA CONFERENCE 2nd MARCH 2020
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The Otago Down Syndrome Association are presenting a full-day conference for Teachers, Teacher Aides, SENCO’s and RTLB’s who work with students with Down Syndrome.
The Otago Down Syndrome Association is presenting their annual full-day conference for teachers, teacher aides, SENCOs and RTLBs who work with students with Down Syndrome.
This conference focuses solely on challenges faced by students with Down Syndrome across primary and secondary school settings.
Presenters for the day all currently work with children with Down Syndrome and have had continued success helping students achieve their education goals. These speakers look forward to sharing their experience with others, providing information to better understand the needs of our students and allowing opportunities to improve current strategies.
The day will be made up of keynote addresses and some streamed workshops where attendees will choose their session. This will allow teams to focus on strategies that are tailored to supporting their children and their unique challenges.
The topics covered at this conference will include:
8.30 - Registration
9.00 - Welcome and keynote speakers (three young people with Down Syndrome talking about their experiences at school)
10.00 - Morning tea
10.15
Stream 1 – Helen Brunner, Literacy
Stream 1 – Bridget McArthur, Friendships/ Social Skills
11.20
Stream 2 – Sarah Vink, Numeracy
Stream 2 – Helen Brunner, Creating Communication Opportunities
12.20 Lunch
12.50
Stream 3 – Helen Brunner, Writing
Stream 3 – Jocelyn Springthorpe, Positive Behaviour Management
1.55
Stream 4 – TBC, Apps for learning
Stream 4 – Gemma Anderson, Sensory Processing
This conference focuses solely on challenges faced by students with Down Syndrome across primary and secondary school settings.
Presenters for the day all currently work with children with Down Syndrome and have had continued success helping students achieve their education goals. These speakers look forward to sharing their experience with others, providing information to better understand the needs of our students and allowing opportunities to improve current strategies.
The day will be made up of keynote addresses and some streamed workshops where attendees will choose their session. This will allow teams to focus on strategies that are tailored to supporting their children and their unique challenges.
The topics covered at this conference will include:
8.30 - Registration
9.00 - Welcome and keynote speakers (three young people with Down Syndrome talking about their experiences at school)
10.00 - Morning tea
10.15
Stream 1 – Helen Brunner, Literacy
Stream 1 – Bridget McArthur, Friendships/ Social Skills
11.20
Stream 2 – Sarah Vink, Numeracy
Stream 2 – Helen Brunner, Creating Communication Opportunities
12.20 Lunch
12.50
Stream 3 – Helen Brunner, Writing
Stream 3 – Jocelyn Springthorpe, Positive Behaviour Management
1.55
Stream 4 – TBC, Apps for learning
Stream 4 – Gemma Anderson, Sensory Processing
CONFERENCE DETAILS...This Conference is aimed at : Teachers, Teacher Aides, SENCO's RTLBs and Families.
Venue: Harbour View Room, Edgar Centre , 116 Portsmouth Drive, Dunedin Date: Monday, 2nd March 2020 Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm, Registration from 8:30am Cost: $150.00 per person RSVP: Monday, 2nd March 2020 Morning tea and buffet lunch will be included. Please deposit registration fee(s) to: Otago Down Syndrome Association ASB Bank: 12-3150-0100908-00 Reference: CONF2020 Particulars: Your Name or School/Org Name |
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