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Supporting teaching practice for students with learning disability and Down syndrome
Welcome to the Supporting teaching practice for students with learning disability and Down syndrome (STPDS) programme which is designed to build capability for educators, parents, and students with Down syndrome and learning disability where an increased understanding is an asset.
Upcoming Events
- Fri, 18 OctWaihi College18 Oct 2024, 9:30 am – 2:00 pmWaihi College , 105 Kensington Road, Waihi 3610, New Zealand18 Oct 2024, 9:30 am – 2:00 pmWaihi College , 105 Kensington Road, Waihi 3610, New ZealandEvery Interaction is an Intervention: Intentional relationship building in small snippets. Facilitator Jane Ellery LSC jane-lsc@waihikahuiako.org Dr Maree Kirk (Image https://inclusive.tki.org.nz/guides/supporting-effective-teacher-aide-practice)
- Thu, 03 OctWaipuna Hotel & Conference Centre03 Oct 2024, 9:00 am – 04 Oct 2024, 3:00 pmWaipuna Hotel & Conference Centre, 58 Waipuna Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland 106003 Oct 2024, 9:00 am – 04 Oct 2024, 3:00 pmWaipuna Hotel & Conference Centre, 58 Waipuna Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland 1060Take two days out for your school team's opportunity to workshop to grow more confident in their understanding of inclusive practice to enhance participation to improve outcomes, use resources, assess progress, for students with the range of learning support needs.
- Wed, 18 SeptLower Hutt Event Centre18 Sept 2024, 9:00 am – 3:10 pmLower Hutt Event Centre , 30c Laings Road, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 501018 Sept 2024, 9:00 am – 3:10 pmLower Hutt Event Centre , 30c Laings Road, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010Working together to enhance capability through IEP planning. Enhance your IEPs with our collaborative session, focusing on curriculum development, goal setting, resource recording, and achieving visible educational outcomes. Bring an IEP along to work on, while maintaining full student anonymity.
- Multiple DatesThu, 13 JunVillage Presbyterian CommunityCentre13 Jun 2024, 9:00 am – 3:10 pmVillage Presbyterian CommunityCentre, 460 Papanui Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand13 Jun 2024, 9:00 am – 3:10 pmVillage Presbyterian CommunityCentre, 460 Papanui Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8053, New ZealandWorking together as teachers, schools and whānau to enhance capability and wellbeing for children and young people with a learning disability and Down syndrome in the key environments of childhood – home, school and in the community.
- Tue, 28 MayHavelock North28 May 2024, 9:00 am – 3:00 pmHavelock North, 30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North 4130, New Zealand28 May 2024, 9:00 am – 3:00 pmHavelock North, 30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North 4130, New ZealandDr. Maree Kirk will be sharing New Zealand education practices that focus on inclusive education and how they are linked to the principles of Enabling Good Lives (EGL). She will provide examples to link to the IEP of how ākonga or students, can learn and thrive in this inclusive environment.
- Thu, 09 MayTe Hāpua: Halswell Centre09 May 2024, 9:00 am – 10 May 2024, 3:10 pmTe Hāpua: Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025, New Zealand09 May 2024, 9:00 am – 10 May 2024, 3:10 pmTe Hāpua: Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025, New ZealandWorking together as teachers, schools and whānau to enhance capability and wellbeing for children and young people with a learning disability and Down syndrome in the key environments of childhood – home, school and in the community.
- Thu, 02 MayDunedin02 May 2024, 9:00 am – 3:00 pmDunedin, 118 High Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand02 May 2024, 9:00 am – 3:00 pmDunedin, 118 High Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New ZealandDr. Maree Kirk will be sharing New Zealand education practices that focus on inclusive education and how they are linked to the principles of Enabling Good Lives (EGL). She will provide examples to link to the IEP of how ākonga or students, can learn and thrive in this inclusive environment.
- Tue, 30 AprInvercargill30 Apr 2024, 9:00 am – 3:00 pmInvercargill, 59 Dee Street, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand30 Apr 2024, 9:00 am – 3:00 pmInvercargill, 59 Dee Street, Invercargill 9810, New ZealandDr. Maree Kirk will be sharing New Zealand education practices that focus on inclusive education and how they are linked to the principles of Enabling Good Lives (EGL). She will provide examples to link to the IEP of how ākonga or students, can learn and thrive in this inclusive environment.
- Thu, 25 AprWebinar https://www.down-syndrome.org/en-us25 Apr 2024, 8:30 pm – 26 Apr 2024, 5:30 amWebinar https://www.down-syndrome.org/en-us25 Apr 2024, 8:30 pm – 26 Apr 2024, 5:30 amWebinar https://www.down-syndrome.org/en-usThe Down Syndrome Research Forum will be held online on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th April 2024 and is hosted by Down Syndrome Education International. The sessions will be recorded to enable registered participants who are unable to attend all the live sessions to access content later.
- Thu, 04 AprLocation is TBD04 Apr 2024, 9:00 am – 3:10 pmLocation is TBD
- Thu, 14 MarSt Aidan's Anglican Church and Community14 Mar 2024, 9:00 am – 15 Mar 2024, 3:10 pmSt Aidan's Anglican Church and Community, 63 Brookside Terrace, Bryndwr, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand14 Mar 2024, 9:00 am – 15 Mar 2024, 3:10 pmSt Aidan's Anglican Church and Community, 63 Brookside Terrace, Bryndwr, Christchurch 8053, New ZealandWorking together as teachers, schools and whānau to enhance capability and wellbeing for children and young people with a learning disability and Down syndrome in the key environments of childhood – home, school and in the community.
- Fri, 24 NovOaktree Tauranga24 Nov 2023, 9:00 am – 3:00 pmOaktree Tauranga, 1237 Cameron Road, Gate Pa, Tauranga 3112, New Zealand24 Nov 2023, 9:00 am – 3:00 pmOaktree Tauranga, 1237 Cameron Road, Gate Pa, Tauranga 3112, New ZealandJoin Lynda Knight – de Blois and Dr Maree Kirk - Keynote Speakers and Professional Facilitators will focus on ‘Trauma Informed Practice’ , Wellbeing and Inclusion providing tailored learning opportunities for teachers, leaders and support staff in Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Services.
- Fri, 27 OctClyde Bowling Club27 Oct 2023, 9:00 am – 3:30 pmClyde Bowling Club, 11 Whitby Street, Clyde 9330, New Zealand
- Fri, 15 SeptEastern Bay REAP15 Sept 2023, 9:00 am – 3:00 pmEastern Bay REAP, 21 Pyne Street, Whakatāne 3158, New Zealand15 Sept 2023, 9:00 am – 3:00 pmEastern Bay REAP, 21 Pyne Street, Whakatāne 3158, New ZealandThe aim of the NEX - INCLUSIVE LITERACY DESIGN INTERACTIVE SEMINAR is to enhance professional knowledge, skills and resources to problem solve, strategize, and develop rich learning across our local teacher – to – teacher group for Literacy Resource Development of Sensory Packs for students.
- Thu, 10 AugClassic Flyers10 Aug 2023, 9:00 am – 11 Aug 2023, 3:00 pmClassic Flyers, 9 Jean Batten Drive Mt Maunganui
- Fri, 21 JulGovernors Bay Community Centre21 Jul 2023, 9:00 am – 3:15 pmGovernors Bay Community Centre, 1 Cresswell Avenue, Governors Bay 8971, New Zealand21 Jul 2023, 9:00 am – 3:15 pmGovernors Bay Community Centre, 1 Cresswell Avenue, Governors Bay 8971, New ZealandWe invite you to an interactive workshop on Social Emotional Learning for ākonga with learning disability and Down syndrome which has been developed to enhance professional knowledge, skill, and develop local resources that have been used across New Zealand schools.
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