December 1. 2009
Pied Piper Preschool
Understanding Inclusion
Contact Simone Brookes at familybrooks@shaw.ca
November 2, 2009
Awareness talk with Kindergarten class in North Vancouver
October 29, 2009
Talking about Down Syndrome
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Access Programs for People with Disabilities
Contact Fathy.Finn@kwantlen.ca
October 26, 27, 2009
Aiming for Excellence Conference, Dawson Creek, B.C.
Workshops :
Aiming for Excellence Conference, Dawson Creek, B.C.
Workshops :
Visual Strategies 101Integration + Involvement = InclusionContact Shannon Delawsky for further information
October 24, 25, 2009
PreK and Kindergarten Conference
Langley, B. C.
Workshops:
Friday : Behaviour is Communication Saturday : Visual Strategies 101
Contact : Ngaire Leaf at NLeaf@sd35.bc.ca
October 24 2009
PreK and Kindergarten Conference
Workshop topics not yet decided
Langley, B. C.
Contact Ngaire Leaf at NLeaf@sd35.bc.ca
October 16, 2009 Winnipeg, Manitoba
See Me Beautiful Conference, sponsored by the Manitoba Down Syndrome Society
Teaching and Supporting Students with Down Syndrome and other
Diverse Learners
For information contact: Lori Lester dlester@mts.net
October 16, 2009 Winnipeg, Manitoba
See Me Beautiful Conference, sponsored by the Manitoba Down Syndrome Society
Teaching and Supporting Students with Down Syndrome and other
Diverse Learners
For information contact: Lori Lester dlester@mts.net
October 9, 2009
Awareness talk with Grade 2 students in Ladner
October 1, 2009
Down Syndrome Research Foundation Parent Support Group
Tolieting .....a discussion
September 29, 2009 Advocacy 101
Parent Support Group, Vancouver School Board
September 26,2009
Disability Awareness for Best Buddies, BC
September 26, 2009 at UBC
Disability Awareness for Best Buddies, BC
September 26, 2009 at UBC
August 28, 2009
Camrose, Alberta for Battle River Regional Division No. 31 School District.
Behaviour is Communication repeated.
For information contact Loretta Foshaug at lfoshaug@brsd.ab.ca
Camrose, Alberta for Battle River Regional Division No. 31 School District.
Behaviour is Communication repeated.
For information contact Loretta Foshaug at lfoshaug@brsd.ab.ca
May 17 - 19, 2009
Canadian Down Syndrome Society conference, Halifax Nova Scotia
Behaviour is Communication
Behaviour is Communication
June 25, 2009
Jewish Community Centre, Staff of Summer Day Camps
Success for Everyone!
May 1, 2009
Talking about Down Syndrome
for Staff at the Down Syndrome Research Foundation, Burnaby
Talking about Down Syndrome
for Staff at the Down Syndrome Research Foundation, Burnaby
April 29, 2009
Down By the Bay Parent Group
7:30 , Semiahmoo House, White Rock
Navigating the School System
For further information contact Sylvia at Sylvia_Tudhope@sd34.bc.ca
Down By the Bay Parent Group
7:30 , Semiahmoo House, White Rock
Navigating the School System
For further information contact Sylvia at Sylvia_Tudhope@sd34.bc.ca
April 9, 2009
Reflections on Down Syndrome and other Developmental Disabilities
Semiahmoo House Society, White Rock B. C.
For information contact Liz Deschenes
e.deschenes@shsbc.ca
Reflections on Down Syndrome and other Developmental Disabilities
Semiahmoo House Society, White Rock B. C.
For information contact Liz Deschenes
e.deschenes@shsbc.ca
April 2, 3, 4, 2009
California Paraeducators Conference, Sacramento California
Integration + Involvement = Inclusion
Visual Strategies 101
I Want to Have a Friend, I Want to be a Friend
For information contact Carla at CRMitchler@CSEA.COM
March 12, 2009 Puberty....Sexuality....a discussion.
Fraser Valley Down Syndrome Society , Abbotsford B.C.
For information contact Katrina at cokabo@shaw.ca
February 2009
Awareness / Demystification talk with a grade 2 and grade
3 classes at Bayridge Elementary in Surrey, B.C.
February 20, 21, 2009
Visual Strategies 101 The key to success at school, home and in the community
Happy Talk
Visual Strategies 101
Behaviour is Communication
Grant MacEwan Teaching Assistant Conference, Edmonton, Alberta
For information contact Carolynn Kane at KaneC2@macewan.ca
January 22, 2009
How to Ensure a Successful Museum Experience for All Students?
Children with Special needs, behaviour is communication and how to ensure success.
Workshop for the docents at the Langley Centennial Museum
For information contact Nadean Vonk at nvonk@tol.bc.ca
January 8, 2009
" Don't Teach Anything you have to Unteach!"
Parent Support group, 6:30pm
Down Syndrome Research Foundation, 1409 Sperling, Burnaby
For information contact Susan at susan@dsrf.org
2008
November 25, 2008
Awareness talk about Developmental Disabilities with Best Buddies at
Simon Fraser University
November 24, 2008
Before Behaviour Begins
Abbotsford Christian School, Abbotsford B. C.
contact Wendy Enns WEnns@abbotsfordchristian.com
November 4, 2008
Reflections on Down Syndrome and other Developmental Disabilities
Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living, Maple Ridge, B.C.
For further information contact Gillian Small at gillian.small@rmacl.org
November 1, 2008
Q and A on Educational Issues from Early to Adulthood.
Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society Annual General Meeting
Place: Down Syndrome Research Foundation, 1409 Sperling, Burnaby.
October 30, 2008
Awareness/ Demystification talk with a grade 6 class at William F.
Davidson Elementary in Surrey
October 29, 2008
Awareness / Demystification talk with a grade 1 and a grade 3 class at
Canyon Heights Elementary in North Vancouver
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Integration + Involvement = Inclusion Behaviour is Communication
Pre Kindergarten and Kindergarten Conference, Langley School District, B.C.
For further information contact Ngaire Leaf at NLeaf@sd35.bc.ca
October 24, 2008
Behaviour is Communication
B.C. Council for Exceptional Children Fall Workshop
9am to 3:30pm ,Sacred Heart School, 3900 Arthur Street Delta
For professionals and parents......participants are asked to send behaviour scnearios or questions to
Barbara at barb@telus.net before the day of the workshop.
Please use a pseudonym for the student / person and include any relevant information. Scenarios and questions can also be introduced by participants on the day of the workshop.
October 20, 2008
Awareness talk about Developmental Disabilities with Best Buddies at U.B.C.
October 9, 2008
Talking about IEP's
Fraser Valley Down Syndrome Society, Abbotsford, B.C.
for information contact Katrina at cokabo@shaw.ca
October 4, 2008
Facilitation of discussion and training of coaches and volunteers for
the Blazin' Soccer Dogs and Pups. Vancouver, B. C.
October 1, 2008
Talking About Inclusion
Education 426 class, Teaching Children and Youth with Special Needs at Simon Fraser University, Burnaby.
September 30, 2008
Vancouver Parents of Children with Special Needs Support Group
Q and A information session on Educational issues
7pm, Vancouver School Board, Fir and Broadway. Parking vouchers available.
For information contact Pam Neuman pneuman@vsb.bc.ca
September 26, 2008
Visual Strategies 101: The Key to Success at School, Home and in the Community
Behaviour is Communication
Wainwright Support Staff Conference, Wainwright Alberta
For information contace Glenn Zacharuk at Glenn.Zacharuk@portagecollege.ca
July 18, 2008
I Want to have a Friend, I Want to be a Friend
Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living, Maple Ridge, B.C.
For further information contact Gillian Small at gillian.small@rmacl.org
July 11, 2008
Effective Teaching Strategies for Students with Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Research Foundation, Summer School Staff
May 17, 2008
Canadian Down Syndrome Society, 21st National Conference, Ottawa, Ontario
Behaviour is Communication
For further information please contact CDSS at www.cdss.ca/
May 2, 2008
Teaching and Supporting Students with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners
CUPE, School District 79, Duncan, B.C.
For information contact Carol at rscargall@shaw.ca
April 24,25,26
11th Annual California Paraeducators Conference, Los Angeles, California
Before Behaviour Begins
Understanding Down Syndrome and its Impact on the Student in the Classroom and Community
Contact Carla at crmitchler@csea.com for further information
April 11
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Down Syndrome Society
Keynote: Behaviour is Communication
Workshops - Happy Talk
Educating Our Children
What works, what helps, lessons learned and still being learned
For information contact Michelle Dueck at mitchdueck@hotmail.com
April 10
Regina Public Schools, workshop for Teaching Assistants: to be confirmed
April 2, 2008
Introduction to film: Praying with Lior
Jewish International Film Festival
Norman Rothstein Theatre, Jewish Community Centre, Vancouver
Sponsored by the Jewish Family Service Agency
7pm Contact Debbie for further information dhavusha@jfsa.ca
March 15, 2008
"Blazing Soccer Dogs", coaches training and discussion.
March 7, 2008 Quesnel
Teaching and Supporting with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners
For information contact Sue Macdonald at suemacdonald@sd
March 6, 2008 Quesnel
Evening workshop for parents, topic not determined yet
March 18 and 19, 2008 *Understanding, Teaching and Supporting Children
with Down Syndrome and other Diverse Learners*
" Learning and Understanding Life's Precious Gifts, a conference on Special Needs and Mental Health Issues
Edmonton, Alberta
March 17, 2008 Talking with a Human Kinetics class at UBC about
Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome, teaching strategies etc.
March 13, 2008 Fraser Valley Down Syndrome Society
Topic to be decided.
Contact Katrina for more information cokabo@shaw.ca
February 22 and 23rd
Teaching Assistant Conference, Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton
Helping Me to be Me (Friday AM)
Behaviour IS Communication (Friday PM)
Behaviour IS Communication (Saturday AM)
Happy Talk (Saturday PM)
For information contact :Carolyn Chartrand chartrandc@macewan.ca
February 7, 2008 *Talking about Inclusion* to an Education 426,Teaching
Youth and Children with Special Needs class at Simon Fraser University, Burnaby.
February 4 , 2008
Awareness talk on Down Syndrome in a Grade 2 class at Canyon Heights School, North Vancouver
January 31, 2008
Awareness talk on Developmental Disability in a Grade 2 class at Nootka School in Vancouver
January 17, 2008
Awareness talk on Developmental Disability in a grade 6 classroom at Mt Pleasant School, Vancouver
January 8, 2008
Participation in a parent panel, with parents of Vancouver School board students
7 pm at Tupper high school. Contact Pam for further information pmneuman@telus.net
Professional Development for Educators and Parents Supporting Students with Diverse Needs
