An information session to assist parents to choose a suitable secondary school for their child with Down syndrome.
Dates
Date: Monday 18 July
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm (VIC)
Location
This is an online event.
About the event
This information session will assist parents to choose a suitable secondary school for their child with Down syndrome. This session will be facilitated by Dianne Hickey, DSV’s Education Consultant for the Barwon and Great South Coast Districts.
Participants will gain an understanding of:
- The range of schooling options available to them
- Selecting an appropriate school for their child
- The enrolment process
- Tips and strategies for a successful transition to secondary school
To register
To register, please visit our online registration page.
Presenters
Dianne Hickey, Education Consultant, DSV
Dianne is an experienced special education teacher who has spent many years in the classroom as well as in the role of Equity and Inclusion Leader in schools in the Barwon region, Victoria. She has a Bachelor of Arts (Ed), Graduate Diploma (Sp Ed) and Graduate Diploma in Mental Health for the Teaching Profession. Dianne joined the Education Support team in October 2020 and is committed to advocating for access to education, and inclusion of all learners, in our schools.
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