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02/07/2023
Helpful tool as we come into IEP season
How Parents Can Remember What To Say When At IEP Meetings When you are trying to get your child included, it can be hard to stay calm and confident. You might have trouble finding the right words during the…
02/07/2023
How Parents Can Remember What To Say When At IEP Meetings When you are trying to get your child included, it can be hard to stay calm and confident. You might have trouble finding the right words during the…
03/04/2022
Impact | Winter 2018/19 Volume 31, Number 2 Impact: Feature Issue on Inclusive Education for K-8 Students with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities (Winter 2018/19)
11/19/2021
Looking forward to our last session of 2021 tomorrow with one of our all time favorite topics. We will be talking about Effective Learning Sessions at home and Access to the Curriculum at school.
Here is a great resource from the TIES Center on how to plan for curricular access.
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Concerned that your student with complex support needs cannot be included? "When you presume competence, you don't get stuck on a "low" skill and say you have to master that before we expose you to an inclusive environment with rigor and interest and creativity and we do it in developmentally age appropriate ways so that it's still fun and interesting and not stigmatizing."
09/10/2021
Another great eGuide by Charmaine Thaner on School-Home Communication
08/31/2021
How to Sell Inclusive Education (even if you're not a marketer) You've probably tried sharing inclusion research with the IEP team, emailing teachers and therapists articles about inclusive education, or being a broken record at […]
07/27/2021
Have an IEP Meeting Like No Other Do you ever feel like you're stumbling over your words when trying to explain what your big vision for your child is and more importantly explaining why it matters so […]
06/24/2021
Dr. Skotko speaking at NDSC now! So inspirational!
No BS about DS Our mission is to debunk the myths around Down Syndrome.
Inspired by Dr. Stein at NDSC today!
Looking forward to talking about Phonics tomorrow! We will talk about listening walks and other fun activities to try.
03/19/2021
Looking forward to our next session tomorrow! We will be discussing Educational Options and Effective Educational Strategies.
03/04/2021
The Down Syndrome Research Forum 2021 is being held online on March 11 and 12. The forum offers academic researchers and professional practitioners the opportunity to share and discuss current research, recent findings, and implications for practice. See below for more information and to register.
Down Syndrome Research Forum 2021 The Down Syndrome Research Forum 2021 is being held online on 11 and 12 March. The forum offers academic researchers and professional practitioners the opportunity to share and discuss current research, recent findings, and implications for practice.
02/20/2021
Has there been a moment where you've learned from a student? Share your story in the comments below!
Center on Disability & Community Inclusion
Looking forward to our next session tomorrow. We will be discussing sentence building. Hope you are all staying warm!
Happy New Year! Looking forward to our first session of 2021 tomorrow. We will be talking about math concepts.
11/27/2020
We all use supports to get through our day.
Decriminalizing Supports: Knowing "WHEN" we need support, not "IF" This Five Moore mInute video is aiming to change the narrative around supports! How can we look at supports as a regulation tool to support everyone to meet ...
11/20/2020
Looking forward to our last session of 2020 tomorrow! We will be talking about Effective Learning Sessions at home and Access to the Curriculum at school.
10/16/2020
Learning Program Online Zoom Registration Tip, Strategies, & Solutions for Designing Effective Hybrid/Online Learning for Students with Down Syndrome October 17, 2020 (Saturday) 9:00am (PST)/11:00am (CST)/12:00pm (EST) Presented by Dr. Sean Smith
10/13/2020
Please join us for a bonus virtual LP session led by Sean J. Smith, Ph.D., a Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas. His focus is innovations and technology solutions to support struggling learners and those with disabilities, particularly interventions aligned with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Framework. Most importantly, Sean is the father of four children, one having Down syndrome. He is an amazing resource and person. You do not have to be enrolled in Learning Program to participate.
Join us for a free national learning event! Register at https://forms.gle/zf18xRmCej53Q3349. Zoom information will be sent to you via email. If you have any questions, let us know!
10/06/2020
FREE 3-DAY VIRTUAL SUMMIT FOR PARENTS AND CHILD ADVOCATES
Navigating the Impacts of COVID-19 on Your Child's Special Education 2020 - 2021 School Year
3-Day Virtual Summit: Special Education & COVID-19 Navigating Impacts COVID-19 on Special Ed 2020 School Year Pete Wright, Ross Greene, Parent2Parent, Family Voices, Yael Cohen, Get IEP Help autism adhd Vision
Looking forward to our first session of the year tomorrow morning! We will miss sharing coffee and snacks with you in person but are looking forward to the fellowship and virtual community. We will be talking about Literacy and Comprehension. See you soon!
09/25/2020
The latest from inclusiveschooling.com!
In less than 4 minutes we will show you our fall line-up! Video email from September 24, 2020. Get the full line up at https://www.inclusiveschooling.com/fall2020/
08/24/2020
As IEPs are amended to optimize virtual learning, here is a great resource about types of virtual SDIs and how to do them.
Specially designed instruction (SDI) is defined by IDEA as “adapting, as appropriate to the needs of an eligible child, the content, methodology, or delivery of instruction to address the unique needs of the child that result from the child’s disability and to ensure access of the child to the general curriculum, so that the child can meet the educational standards within the jurisdiction of the public agency that apply to all children.” 34 CFR §300.39(b)(3).
Inspiration from Paula Kluth on how to support learners with complex needs in the face of e-learning. Includes template to help encourage teacher-parent communication.
08/11/2020
Down Syndrome Education International has launched two online courses, one focused on speech and one on reading, to help families support the learning and development for children and young people with Down syndrome at home.
Developed, and supported by, Professor Sue Buckley, the courses offer practical, evidence-based strategies and step-by-step guidance to help parents implement successful interventions at home. A discount is available until August 31.
New online courses offer step-by-step support for families supporting children and young people with Down syndrome at home DSE has launched two new online courses, offering practical support to families to help their child’s speech, language and reading development at home. The courses are easily accessible online and include access to DSE staff for additional advice and individual guidance
Return to School Planning Guide -- great resource to be prepared, know what to ask, and to explain prior written notice.
08/09/2020
07/22/2020
As we will all be virtual this fall, here are great tools and tips to help and to share with your child's team.
Building Engagement with Distance Learning | DL #17: Planning for Instruction both at School and Distance Learning: The 5C Process This article provides a process for planning the learning priorities and steps to plan and transition between inclusive instructional programs for students with significant cognitive disabilities at school and at home during periods of distance learning. The 5C Process are key: learning components,....
Looking forward to our last session of the year tomorrow! As we think about summer, we will talk about Fostering Independence!
Our next session is tomorrow! We will be taking about Memory and Time.
05/02/2020
Online learning tools from NDSC:
https://www.ndsccenter.org/programs-resources/covid-19-resources/online-learning/
COVID Online Learning | National Down Syndrome Congress The purpose of the NDSC is to promote the interests of people with Down syndrome and their families through advocacy, public awareness, and information. When we empower individuals and families from all demographic backgrounds, we reshape the way people understand and experience Down syndrome.
Tomorrow our Level 1 and 2 parents will be talking about Phonics! We will talk about listening walks and other fun activities to try.
On another note, do you need a tool for progress tracking to help with documenting when considering ESY or compensatory services? Check this eBook out: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17i-VtxNQqjJnG4n7w5kJ23mh7FiIkNM6/view
04/17/2020
We are going virtual! Tomorrow we will be discussing Educational Options and Effective Educational Strategies. "See" you soon!
A great video with tips on making schoolwork at home accessible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KaOO8RljJ8&t=143s
Make Accommodations and Modifications in Minutes Is the work your child has to do at home come with any accommodations or modifications? Do you wish you knew some tips about how to help your child with thei...
Looking to write a standards-based IEP for your child but not sure where to start? This handout gives clear, actionable information on what a standards-based IEP is and how to create one.
https://publications.ici.umn.edu/ties/foundations-of-inclusion-tips/using-the-least-dangerous-assumption-in-educational-decisions
The examples on page 12, in particular, are helpful for thinking comprehensively.
We unfortunately had to cancel our March session when we were going to be discussing Educational Options and Effective Educational Strategies. This will be our topic in April, as long as conditions permit.
An amazing resource that has concrete examples of what inclusion means and how to include students with cognitive disabilities in the classroom successfully can be found here: https://publications.ici.umn.edu/ties/foundations-of-inclusion-tips/using-the-least-dangerous-assumption-in-educational-decisions
"The least dangerous assumption pushes us to consider all students as capable. Our challenge is to not think in a deficit mindset but consider what can we do to support students in how they access, engage in, and respond not only to life skills content, but academic content, as well. By including students with the most significant cognitive disabilities in the instruction of all content, students and families are included in a community of learning that sets achievable high expectations."
03/09/2020
9. Team Building Improves Schools Team Building Improves Schools
03/03/2020
8. Increased Instructional Support for all Students Increased Instructional Support for all Students
02/25/2020
7. Relationships with Peers Relationships with Peers
02/18/2020
5. Use of Best Practices in Instruction Use of Best Practices in Instruction
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