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International Guidelines for the Education of Learners with Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome International has published International Guidelines for the Education of Learners with Down Syndrome. This is a great resource for learners and educators alike!
Learn more about DSI and the education guidelines here: https://www.ds-int.org/education
The Guidelines:
- have been written by educational professionals and experts in the field with input from our global network of members and stakeholders to ensure their global relevance and value;
- provide best-practice guidance for learners, teachers and managers in pre-school, school and post-school education settings to promote life-long learning;
- are an important starting point in enabling people with Down syndrome to receive the educational support needed to achieve their full potential and
- will provide a global reference point and a lobbying tool for education professionals, learners, families and supporters, commissioners of services, national Down syndrome organizations, managers and charities to encourage adoption of best practice in their countries.