Info Just For You
- New and Expectant Parents
- Parents of School-Aged Children
- Self-Advocates
- Policymakers and Advocates
- K-12 Educators
- Health Care Professionals
- Brothers and Sisters
- Grandparents
- Fathers (D.A.D.S.)
- Down Syndrome and Autism
- Families of Diversity
- Attainable Savings Plans
- Research Opportunities
- General DS Information
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Parents of School-Aged Children
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MDSC Educator's Guide to Meaningful Inclusion |
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The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) believes that informed, involved parents are the best educational advocates for their children with Down syndrome. Although educational advocacy is an incredibly important job for parents, we also recognize that, for some, it’s a very challenging one. To that end, the MDSC offers parents and educators who work with students with Down syndrome accurate resources and information necessary for developing strong educational programs that will meet the individual needs of each student. Parents are an important part of the IEP team for many reasons:
In order for your child to receive the high quality education and supports he or she needs and deserves, it is important to build and maintain a strong, positive relationship with everyone who plays a key role in educating your child. We believe children benefit most from their education when parents and educators work together as partners, and each perspective is heard and considered. “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is a process. |