Education Resources
Welcome New Members
The vision of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis is to be the most comprehensive resource on Down syndrome. We envision a community where all people with Down syndrome can achieve their full potential. Benefiting the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and their families through education is a big part of our mission. Below is a list of resources regarding education. Feel free to reach out to us if there is something specific you are looking for or need further assistance!
FOR EDUCATORS
- DSAGSL Down Syndrome Education Specialist Training
- DSAGSL In-Service Presentations
- DSAGSL Community Education Presentations
- Supporting the Student With DS-Information for Teachers
- A Guide to Curricular Adaptations
- Part1-Examples of Visual Tools to Promote Inclusive Learning
- Part2-Examples of Visual Tools to Promote Inclusive Learning
- 10 Tips for Paraeducators
- Para Roles & Responsibilities
- What Paras Want Teachers to Know
- DSAGSL Powerpoint for Paraprofessionals
FOR PARENTS
- The Learning Program of St. Louis
- NDSC Resources for Preparing for Online Learning
- Tips on developing homeschool routines
- Transition from First Steps to Early Childhood Special Education
- Access to Education
- All About Me Booklet
- Daily Communication Log
- How to Choose a School District
- Home- to-School Communication
- NDSC Education Resources
- Parents Guide to Special Education in Missouri
- Parents Rights Under IDEA Webinar
- Recording IEP Sessions in MO- Video
- Recording IEP Sessions in MO- Letter Template
- Using Mini Schedules and Visual Checklists
- Missouri Parents Act (MPACT)
- Illinois Early Learning Project
- Family Matters Parent Training And Information Center in IL
INCLUSION
- Enhancing Inclusion
- Extending Inclusive Opportunities
- Families Foster Inclusive Values
- Inclusion Through Innovation Presentation
- Inclusion Through Innovation Apps
- Inclusive Education Guidelines- NDSS
- Implementing Inclusion- NDSS
- Inclusion Benefits All Students
- Inclusion Matters
- A Summary of the Evidence on Inclusive Education
TRANSITION
Awareness Packets & Presentations
We have put together several resources designed to help schools raise awareness about Down syndrome, and promote inclusion within the classroom and throughout the school. Additionally, we offer presentations that can be adapted for students of different age groups, as well as for educators and school staff.
We celebrate all students with Down syndrome in all learning environments, and ability awareness benefits students with and without disabilities, educators, and staff.
Packets include handouts such as
- Facts About Down Syndrome and Person-First Language Guidelines
- Inclusion ABCs and Book Recommendations for All Reading Levels
- 10 Ways to Raise Awareness and Awareness Posters to hang up around the school
- Information and resources about visual schedules and helpful technology
- And much more…
There are two forms below, a packet request form and a presentation request form. For packets, please allow for USPS shipping times. For presentations, we will reach out to you as soon as possible to make arrangements.
THANK YOU for being a DSAGSL partner!
