An online session for parents and carers of children with Down syndrome about advocating for your child in the school system.
Dates
Date: Thursday 5 June 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 11:15 am (VIC)
Location
This is an online event.
About the event
In this workshop you will:
- learn about school systems and supports available for children with disabilities
- increase your knowledge and confidence to advocate for your child within the education system
- understand the importance of building a partnership with the school
- receive information on pathways for complaints.
To register
To register, please visit our online registration page.
Presenter
Ro O’Dwyer, Education Manager DSV
Ro has extensive teaching experience in primary schools in both metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. A passion for Literacy and supporting students to become readers led her to train as a Reading Recovery teacher and work in this and other Literacy Support roles. Ro completed graduate studies in Special Education and joined DSV as an education consultant in 2019. She has enjoyed sharing her knowledge and experience with teachers, students and parents in metropolitan schools.
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