THE FIRST BIG STEP – TRANSITION TO PRIMARY SCHOOL CONFERENCE
The First Big Step – Transition to Primary School conferences will benefit both parents, teachers, SNA’s and other professionals from the knowledge and expertise of the individual presenters and topics covered. As an attendee, you will gain an insight into the learning profile of a young child with Down syndrome and practical strategies to support them in the classroom environment.
We welcome all people who are part of the team supporting the student with Down syndrome, including parents, teachers, SNAs and other professionals
Topics to be covered at the conference may include:
▪️The Process of Transitioning to Primary School
▪️Choosing a school
▪️Additional supports
▪️Facilitating the transition to Primary School
▪️Early Primary Literacy
▪️Early Primary Numeracy
▪️Lámh
▪️Guest speakers will also present at the conferences from the following disciplines audiology, psychology and occupational therapy.
This conference will be held in a number of different locations over the coming months, our final dates are:
▪️February 8th: Down Syndrome Ireland, Ballymount, Dublin.
▪️February 28th: Great National Hotel, Ballina, Co.Mayo.
▪️March 14th: Clayton Silversprings Hotel, Cork.
Registration is at 9:30 am with the conference starting at 10 am – 4 pm.
To book your tickets, please visit our website here: http://bit.ly/2NUdcpV
For further details please contact our Early Years Specialist – Olive Buckeridge by email at olive@downsyndrome.ie