EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS

 

In the wise words of Nelson Mandela, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. The Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas offers multiple opportunities for families and professionals to enhance their knowledge on a wide array of topics related to Down syndrome. Our free educational seminar series is held quarterly and features local and national experts in their respective fields. Session topics and speakers vary each year, and many past sessions are available on this page for parents and professionals to access at any time.

 

UPCOMING SESSIONS

 

PAST SEMINARS

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Road to School Readiness: Early Childhood Series
conference, new parent, youth

The Down Syndrome Guild is pleased to introduce a new quarterly education program in 2024. This half-day series will focus on Road to School Readiness: Early Childhood Series. This series is intended for those entering early childhood special education (ECSC), kindergarten, and similar stages.The session covers the special education process, evaluation, individualized education plans (IEPs), admission review and dismissal (ARD) meetings, and advocacy skills within the public school system.

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Navigating Aging & Down Syndrome in Adults
conference, teen, adult

The Down Syndrome Guild is pleased to introduce a new quarterly education program in 2024. Each half-day series will bring together local and national experts to help educate families on some of the most commonly asked questions at each life stage. This series will focus on Navigating Aging & Down Syndrome in Adults for ages 18 and older.

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conference, teen, youth
Empoderamiento a través de la Educación: Conferencias Educativas
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Emocionante serie de conferencias presenciales que cubrirán temas educativos para niños de 5 a 17 años. Sábado 20 de Abril del 2024.

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PAST SEMINAR RECORDINGS

2022

2023

CHAOS TO CALM
January 2023 | Handouts
by Angela O’Brien, Professional Organizer and Certified Enneagram Coach, Your Space Reclaimed

AREA ON AGING SEMINAR
May 2023 | Handouts
by Doni Green, North Central Texas Council of Governments

THE IMPACT OF VISUALS MAKE & TAKE
January 2022 | Handouts
by Joli Webberman

ROAD TO SCHOOL READINESS SEMINAR SERIES
June 2022 | Handouts
by Katrina Pidaloan

Intake Process

Social Skills & Managing Change

Self-Care Skills