We welcome you to join us for this exciting workshop.

Unlocking Potential: Strategies for Supporting Literacy Development in Students with Down Syndrome

This workshop equips NSW teachers with practical, evidence-based strategies to support reading and writing development in students with Down syndrome.

Learn how to create inclusive classrooms, implement targeted literacy approaches, and build student confidence.

Topics include:

📖 Reading – The Research & How Students with Down Syndrome Learn to Read

📝 Practical Reading & Writing Strategies for the Classroom

✍️ Skill-Based Writing Instruction & Effective Literacy Techniques

Designed for educators and support staff, this session provides the tools to unlock student potential and help them thrive as confident communicators.

This workshop will be presented by Down Syndrome NSW Education Specialist - Alison Maunder (B.Ed; M.Spec.Ed)

Date: Wednesday 30th April 2025

Time: 4pm - 5pm

Format: Online via Zoom

Inclusive Education - Unlocking Potential

Choose your tickets

Primary School Teacher ticket

Secondary School Teacher ticket

Learning Support Teacher ticket

Special Ed Teacher ticket

Parent / Carer ticket

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Down Syndrome NSW