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ODSA CONFERENCE 2nd MARCH 2020
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Learning Better Together
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.
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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

BEAU CAMPBELL
KATIE BEAMISH
GRACE MORTON

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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​CONFERENCE 2020

    ODSA CONFERENCE
    2nd march, 2020
    ​this conference is free to families

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