What is a Learning
Program Partner?
DSF has partnered with DownsEd International, DownsEd USA, educators,
therapists and administrators to develop a program that uses effective
teaching strategies and customized materials to support families in
the educational process. The Learning Program complements formal instruction
in literacy and math, with
occupational and speech therapy components.
Although there are a variety of delivery models, most groups offering
The Learning Program provide
monthly instructional sessions for parents and children on a range
of educational topics and distribute
homeāuse materials. |
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How does a group become
a Learning Program partner?
Generally, a group representative approaches us to discuss establishing
a local Learning Program. If we
determine that the group has the structure and capacity to deliver
the program successfully, we invite the group to become a partner.
If not, we recommend alternative education support models for that
group.
What alternative educational support models do you recommend?
The answer depends on the specific needs of each group, but we have
over 3,500 registered users of Learning Program materials, most using
the materials outside the context of formal delivery of The Learning
Program as a partner. Parents, educators and therapists use the materials
with individual students in homes, classrooms and centers. Groups
host literacy and math seminars that include instruction on material
use. Some groups hire teachers to deliver instruction on education
and also use of Learning Program materials. Delivery of The Learning
Program as a partner is only one of many educational support options.
Whom do I contact about Learning Program partnership?
To speak with a member of our Learning Program team, email us at info@dsfoc.org.
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