This event has now commenced. Registrations remain open however please note that access closes 31st October - no extensions will be available.

The Course

Due to popular demand, Dr Paula Kluth and Illume Learning are so pleased to provide this replay of the online short course in supporting students with Down syndrome in inclusive schools, originally held in October 2021. 

In this course you will:

• Learn three powerful planning tools you can use to positively support your students with Down syndrome
• Be introduced to responses you can share when a student’s placement in an inclusive classroom is being challenged
• Gain strategies for engaging your students (e.g., communication supports, curricular adaptations)

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Your registration includes:

• 6 hours of on demand online professional development sessions available to view at a time convenient to you for the full month of October 2024
• Certificate of Attendance

The Sessions

Replay on-demand 1st - 31st October 2024

Session One: Inclusive Classrooms - 5 Things Every Teacher MUST Know

The word ‘inclusion’ is used widely, often to represent a range of ideas, models and beliefs. But what does inclusive education - real, true inclusion - actually mean? In this session we’ll be exploring the knowledge, beliefs and actions required to make inclusive education a reality for all students. We’ll also examine common perceived barriers to inclusion for students with Down syndrome and, more importantly, why they’re just not real. A special focus of this session will be creating supports for students who are not at grade level and have different learning objectives than their peers.

Replay on-demand 1st - 31st October 2024

Session Two: Understanding Down Syndrome - Myths, Truths & Possibilities

Are those with Down syndrome really more stubborn than their peers without disabilities? Does Down syndrome limit learning? Does inclusion work best for students with Down syndrome in the early years? If you are in need of the answers to these questions, join us for this session on myths and truths. We will explore the big misconceptions about Down syndrome in this webinar (including one that is pervasive in both schools and families), correct those misconceptions, and share strategies and supports related to each.

Replay on-demand 1st - 31st October 2024

Session Three: Understanding Down Syndrome - 15+ Classroom Supports for Inclusive Classrooms 

Need a social skill slam book? How about a stackable food web, a story kit, a purposeful fidget or an alternative pencil? If you teach in an inclusive classroom, the answer is - without a doubt - yes! This webinar will focus on practical supports that can be used for students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms. In this session, we will highlight common struggles and needs of learners with Down syndrome (e.g., communication challenges, memory issues, movement differences) and outline practical solutions for each area of need. These ideas will help educators adapt and teach grade-level standards and provide inspiration for reaching all learners in the diverse classroom.

Replay on-demand 1st - 31st October 2024

Session Four: Supporting Student Behaviour - Powerful Strategies to Maximise Engagement 

Supporting student behaviour can make up SO much of your day - we get it. What if you had a better understanding of why your student with Down syndrome engages in the behaviours you find challenging? In this session we’ll be examining the most common behaviour challenges shared by educators supporting students with Down syndrome. We’ll explore the truth behind why they’re happening, and (the essential bit!) we’ll be sharing strategies for support including a helpful protocol for staff members, a preventative strengths-based tool and a powerful teacher-tested tip we see as the centrepiece of positive behaviour support.

Registration Fees

General Registration: $199 per person (incl GST)

Book Bundle: General Registration + copies of three books by Dr Paula Kluth - 'Don't We Already Do Inclusion?', 'Text Maps and Memory Caps', and 'Tutor Scripts and Talking Sticks' + FREE Australian Shipping - $379 per person (incl GST) - SAVE OVER $50

Payment Options

For bookings made by credit card, a tax invoice will be issued by Trybooking with your confirmation email. 

Need a tax invoice* prior to payment? Simply enter the code 'INVOICE' into the 'Gift/Promotional Code' section of your cart. No payment will be required and an invoice will be issued to the billing address provided within 2 working days. 

*Please note registrations are considered confirmed on submission of the booking and event terms and conditions will apply. Payment terms are 7 days from date of invoice issue. 

Terms and Conditions

• Access details will be provided by email on Monday 30th September 2024.
• For registrations made after 30th September, access details will be provided within 24 hours of registration. 
• Access is provided for the registered individual/s only. Access details are unique to you and cannot be shared. Sharing access details will compromise your access to the platform and your registration will be cancelled. You will not be eligible for a refund. 
• Where an invoice is requested, registrations are considered confirmed on submission of the booking form and the cancellation policy will apply.
• In the event that access details are not received, attendees should first check any junk or spam folder. If details are not located, attendees should contact admin@illumelearning.com.au for assistance as soon as possible. Illume Learning takes no responsibility for emails not received due to address errors/typos or email delivery issues.
• On-demand access will be available until midnight AEST Thursday 31st October 2024. No extensions will be available. Refunds will not be offered in the event of non-attendance. 
• Cancellations must be made in writing to admin@illumelearning.com.au 
• Cancellations received by 5pm AEST Friday 27th September 2024 will be entitled to a refund of the online event fee minus a $30 administration fee
• Cancellations received after 5pm AEST Friday 27th September 2024  will not be eligible for a refund.