📚 Teacher Binders
Resources for educators to support students with Down syndrome.
🎓 Resources for Educators
Are you looking for resources to share with an educator? The Down Syndrome Association of the Upstate is committed to supporting lifelong learning. We offer educational resources designed to meet the needs of individuals with Down syndrome at every stage of life.
Every child deserves an education that nurtures their abilities and celebrates their individuality. From one-on-one guidance during IEP meetings to funding for inclusive learning programs, our goal is to help ensure every child with Down syndrome in the Upstate can thrive in school and beyond.
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📖 Articles & Guides for Educators
Creating Inclusive Classrooms
Evidence-based strategies for high-quality inclusive classrooms. PEAL Center
Supporting Paraprofessionals
Guide for paraprofessionals working under teacher direction. Teaching Exceptional Children, 2007
The Educator’s Manual
Adapting instruction, visuals, behavior, and communication. DS Connection Bay Area
Supporting Students in Your Classroom
Practical strategies for team collaboration and IEP-based accommodations. DS Association Greater St. Louis, 2014
Teaching Children to Read
Evidence-based principles leveraging visual learning strengths. DS Education International
Teaching Reading Research
Over 40 years of insights into reading instruction supporting language skills.
Number and Maths
How to adjust teaching approaches for children with DS. Julie Hughes, 2006
Working Memory Skills
Strategies for strengthening verbal and visual memory to enhance learning.
Implementing Inclusion
Principles for integrating students into general education. NDSS
Inclusion Rules
Videos and articles for inclusive learning communities. Paula Kluth
Inclusion Impact Research
Research showing inclusive classrooms don’t harm other students.
Mainstream vs. Special Ed
Comparing educational outcomes for teenagers. Buckley et al., 2006
Peer Mentoring Programs
Benefits of buddy programs for students with disabilities and peers.
Foundations of Inclusion TIPS
Strategies for students with significant cognitive disabilities. TIES Center
One Page Profile Guide
Step-by-step guide for creating a personalized profile. Our Three Little Birds
Plan for the New Parent Advocate
Advice for new parent advocates in special education by Pete Wright.
🖨️ Customizable Printables
Looking for customizable printables for your teacher binder? The DSAU has a variety of templates ready for you to use!
📄 One Page Introductions
Customizable introduction templates for your child’s educators.
📝 Communication Logs
Printable logs to track communication between home and school.
📂 Binder Inserts
Customizable binder dividers and inserts for organization.
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