Education seminars to support children in Preschool, Primary school and Second Level
We are delighted to advise that Fidelma Brady, Down Syndrome Ireland Education Officer will be in Galway from Tuesday February 6th to Saturday February 10th
She will present a number of education seminars to support children in Preschool, Primary school and Second Level in addition to individual school visits. Please see below for further information regarding dates, times, venue and registration
- Individual School Visits – Tuesday 6th to Friday 9th Feb
- Preschool seminar – Parents and Professionals – Wednesday 7th Feb
- Primary School seminar to support children from Junior Infants to 3rd Class – TEACHERS & SUPPORT STAFF – Thursday 8th February
- Primary School seminar to support children from Junior Infants to 3rd Class – PARENTS – Thursday 8th February
- Conference to Support students with Down syndrome from 4th class and the transition to Second Level – Saturday 10th February
Individual School Visits
Fidelma will be available to make a limited number of school visits during the week Tuesday 6th – Friday 9th February to provide support and advise to schools directly.
To book a visit to your school, please email educatedsgalway@gmail.com the following information by Friday January 26th
Child’s name:
Class:
School Name & Address:
School contact Number:
Teacher Name:
Parent name & contact number:
Supporting a child with Down syndrome from 4th class and the transition to Second Level
Suggested audience: parents and professionals working with children from 4th Class onwards.
Date: Saturday 10th February 09:30am – 4:30pm
Venue The Maldron Hotel, Oranmore, Galway
Cost: The cost of the conference is €30 which includes lunch.
Booking: To book the conference please click https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/transitioning-to-secondary-school-dsi-conference-galway-tickets-42491411957 by Friday 26th January
PROGRAM OF TOPICS FOR THE DAY
- Choosing a school
- Preparing the school for your child
- Preparing your child for school
- Expectations of Teachers – Students with SEN (aged 11 – 16 years)
- Brief Overview of Differentiation Materials
- Junior Cycle – L2LP – Brief Overview
- Q&A
Should you wish to attend the preschool seminar, can you please click on the link below to register by Friday January 26th
Seminar for Children attending Preschool
Date: Wednesday 7th February
Time: 4.30 – 6.30 pm Parents, Teachers/Support Staff
Cost: Seminar is free but advanced booking is essential
Venue: The Maldron Hotel, Oranmore, Galway
Registration: https://goo.gl/forms/mUIGiXPej
Should you wish to attend the following seminar, can you please click on the link below to register by Friday January 26th
Can you please aslo forward this registration link to your school so that they may have the opportunity to attend.
Seminar for Children from Junior Infants to 3rd Class – Teachers & Support Staff
Date: Thursday 8th February
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm – Teachers and Support Staff
Cost: Seminar is free but advanced booking is essential
Venue: The Maldron Hotel, Oranmore, Galway
Registration: https://goo.gl/forms/HISbQX
Seminar for Children from Junior Infants to 3rd Class – Parents
Date: Thursday 8th February
Time: 7:30pm – 9:30 pm – Parents
Cost: Seminar is free but advanced booking is essential
Venue: The Maldron Hotel, Oranmore, Galway
Registration: https://goo.gl/forms/HISbQX
Should you wish to contact Fidelma directly, she has provided her contact email: fidelma@downsyndrome.ie so that you or your child’s teacher may contact her directly prior to the seminar to advise any particular concern. Confidentially is assured.
We would ask you to forward this information to your child’s school/teacher/support staff so that they have the opportunity to attend the relevant sessions.
