About the Kindy service
DSIDQ’s Kindy Inclusion Service is a FREE ongoing consulting service for government-approved kindergartens to increase the confidence, knowledge and skills of educators in creating an inclusive learning environment for children with Down syndrome, intellectual disability (diagnosed or suspected), and/or developmental delay. The service builds the capacity of Kindy educators by providing advice, support, resources, and training.
Our Kindy Inclusion Consultant can support educators in government-approved kindergartens:
- Who teach a child with a diagnosis of Down syndrome, intellectual disability, and/or developmental delay;
- Who teach a child who is being actively assessed for a diagnosis of intellectual disability, and/or developmental delay;
- Who are interested in professional development about teaching children with Down syndrome, intellectual disability, and/or developmental delay.
You will receive:
- Free, regular, ongoing consultations for educators in Government-approved Kindy programs via Teams/Zoom.
- Co-constructed KINDY based goals for each educator
- Strategies to promote an inclusive learning environment
- Ongoing summary reports from each consultation
- Free online Professional Development on an array of topics.
How can I access the service?
We conduct online consultations with Kindy centres anywhere in Queensland and continue to work with you for the full calendar year. To register for a Kindy consultation, or for further information, contact us on (07) 3356 6655 or via kindy@dsidq.org.au.
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