New online training course on effective education for children with Down Syndrome

DSE (Down Syndrome Education) is a member of Inclusion Europe. They have made a new online training course to teach parents and teachers how to support children with Down Syndrome to learn. The course is made up of video presentations. People can do the course from home in any country and at their own speed. People taking the course can talk to each other and the tutors online if they have any questions. If you would like to learn more, click here.

Inclusion Member DSE (Down Syndrome Education) have launched a new online training course covering learning and development for young people with Down Syndrome in schools. Presented and led byProfessor Sue Buckley, the course offers convenient and low-cost up-to-date information and practical guidance for parents, teachers and therapists supporting children with Down syndrome.

Exploring teachings from the latest research and providing advice on evidence-based teaching strategies, the course serves as an ideal introduction for teachers and teaching assistants working with children with Down syndrome. It also provides an overview of the specific educational needs of children with Down Syndrome for parents to understand their child’s development and set individual goals.

The course includes 10 modules containing a video presentation, handouts and an assessment to work through at your own pace. Course participants are also invited to join an online discussion forum with DSE tutors where they can ask questions and seek additional advice. They advise around 20 hours of commitment for completion and successful participants will receive a certificate of achievement. It is open to participants from any country.

DSE provides unique expertise on the subject area and an understanding of individual differences. If you would like to learn more about the course content, click here.