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November 7th, 2006
Educator’s Forum on Down’s Syndrome – 3rd Annual MDSC Educator’s Forum on Down Syndrome: Adapting the Curriculum for Your Student with Down Syndrome and Classmates. When: Tuesday, November 7, 2006, 8:30-3:00 Where:Holy Cross College Worcester, MA Keynote Speaker: Melissa Reilly Young Adult with Down syndrome Plenary Session: Universal Classroom Design: Using Media to Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners in an Inclusive Classroom presented by Jennifer Edge-Savage, M.S., EdS, OTR/L, ATP and Robin Fabiano, MA, EdS Breakout Sessions include: 1) Make and Take materials for Elementary Educators: have fun while you make lessons accessible and address the Curriculum Frameworks. Dale Gardner-Fox, M.S., RP; 2) Technology Tips for Success: This motivating presentation will demonstrate specific features of readily available, easy to use software that remove barriers to learning and enhance student performance. Come learn new strategies and technology tips for success that you can immediately implement in your classroom (all levels). Karen Janowski, MS Ed., OT; 3) Down Syndrome: Implications for Learning and Teaching. More detailed agenda on our website – register online at www.mdsc.org Registration Fee is $50/educator (includes continental breakfast & buffet lunch). Limited to 100 participants.