{"id":33,"date":"2020-03-03T11:04:05","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T00:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/testvic\/?page_id=33"},"modified":"2026-04-02T14:53:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T03:53:07","slug":"education-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/services-and-supports\/education-support\/","title":{"rendered":"The Down Syndrome Victoria Education Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Down Syndrome Victoria believes that all students have the right to an inclusive and equitable education in their local school with their peers, accessing the Victorian curriculum through the provision of reasonable adjustments. The DSV Education Program supports Victorian schools to achieve this.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Down Syndrome Victoria Education Program offers a wide range of services to teachers, schools and parents to support students with Down syndrome:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Educational professional development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Online webinars delivered in semester one to assist teachers to support students with Down syndrome in their schools. Visit our events page<\/a> to see what’s on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parent webinars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A range of topics are covered throughout the year to assist parents with their child\u2019s school experience. Visit our events page<\/a> to see what’s on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biennial education conference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Expert speakers present current research on a range of educational topics, in particular strategies to include students with an intellectual disability and improve educational outcomes. Information about our 2026 conference will be shared here when available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Provision of education resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Development and sharing of relevant resources to meet the needs of parents and teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phone and email consultations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Phone and email support for parents and education staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Education Support Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Down Syndrome Victoria offers an Education Support Service (ESS) to primary and secondary schools throughout Victoria. Our ESS is a classroom-based support service for teachers, providing practical assistance and resources to improve learning outcomes for students with Down syndrome and their peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DSV receives Department of Education funding to support students in mainstream government schools who are in transition years. Registration details are below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is included in the Education Support Service?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Three school visits (or 9 hours) per year<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Email and phone consultation as required<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Professional learning for staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Support provided in areas including:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n