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321 e-Learning is looking for parents and educators of individuals with Down syndrome who would be willing to participate in a short survey. We are working on developing small online certificate-based courses and are interested in your opinion as to which topics would be most engaging to you.

By taking this survey you will be entered into a drawing to win a $10 Amazon gift card. We appreciate your time and participation in the survey to help us develop useful certificate courses for people who have a loved one or work with individuals with Down syndrome.

321 eLearning Online Course Survey We are working on developing small online certificate-based courses and are interested in your opinion as to which topics would be most interesting to you. By taking this survey you will be entered into a drawing to win a $10 Amazon gift card!

321 e-Learning is looking for parents and educators of students with Down syndrome who would be willing to participate in a short survey. We are interested in hearing all about your experiences supporting online, at-home, and remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are dedicated to creating and supporting a collective learning environment for the Down syndrome community. We aim to empower educators, parents, and researchers within the community by providing a mechanism through which community members can connect to build and retain a knowledge base surrounding the many aspects of eLearning for students with Down syndrome. Currently, we are working on an initiative to provide an online resource for parents and educators who are navigating the at-home or remote delivery of instructional materials to students with Down syndrome.

We appreciate your time and effort in assisting us as we gather data for this project. The input we receive from these surveys will shape the focus of our endeavor and play a vital role in ensuring that we are successful in creating a product that is both effective and useful. Thank you for joining us on our mission to provide learning solutions designed to engage, empower, and educate all members of the Down syndrome community.

This survey is for both parents and educators:

Learning at home: Facilitating remote instruction for students with Down syndrome Learning at home: Facilitating remote instruction for students with Down syndrome

Interview Request

321 eLearning is looking for parents and educators of students with Down syndrome who would be willing to participate in a short interview. We are interested in hearing all about your experiences supporting online, at-home, and remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.

At 321 eLearning we are dedicated to creating and supporting a collective learning environment for the Down syndrome community. We aim to empower educators, parents, and researchers within the community by providing a mechanism through which community members can connect to build and retain a knowledge base surrounding the many aspects of eLearning for students with Down syndrome. Currently, we are working on an initiative to provide an online resource for parents and educators who are navigating the at-home or remote delivery of instructional materials to students with Down syndrome. We would be grateful for the opportunity to interview you and gain insight into the challenges you may be facing as a result of COVID-19 related changes to your student’s schooling experience.

The interview will take place virtually over Zoom and should take between 20 and 30 minutes to complete. We will explore your particular circumstances and discuss the challenges you and your student are experiencing. We are interested in learning about the support you are receiving from your student’s school, the technology available to you, and the learning materials with which your student is engaging. We are curious about your daily routines, what works and what does not, and the physical environment in which your student is learning. We would like to get a good understanding of your experiences managing the impact of the pandemic on your student’s learning experience.
We appreciate your time and effort in assisting us as we gather data for this project. The input we receive from these interviews will shape the focus of our endeavor and play a vital role in ensuring that we are successful in creating a product that is both effective and useful. Thank you for joining us on our mission to provide learning solutions designed to engage, empower, and educate all members of the Down syndrome community.

Please choose from one of the available time slots to schedule a time for your interview.

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"As of Thursday, 342 people with developmental or intellectual disabilities had contracted COVID-19, and 59 had died, according to state figures. Another 357 staff members at private group homes or institutions had contracted the virus, and 10 people had died."

Testing Requirement Dropped For Disability Facilities The state says it is backing off a requirement that facilities for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities test staff members for COVID-19 every two weeks.

Inclusion like this must start in our local schools!

I am honored to share with you some wonderful news, and I am sure that it will make your day!

Word has come to me from Grace Davis’ high school teacher Jennifer Greer that Grace, who has Down syndrome and is attending the Eagles program at Auburn, has received a bid to a campus sorority!

Six young women with intellectual abilities took part in bid day this past weekend, and the Auburn Greek system, in a kind gesture of inclusion, asked the girls to be a part of the bid day process - and Grace is now a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi (AOII).

I am of course thrilled seeing the Vestavia Hills resident going to college (her parents were told upon Grace’s birth that their daughter would never contribute to society).

Today, Grace will have a chance to learn from her sorority sisters while her sisters will broaden their horizons and learn more about the great things that special needs children and adults can accomplish.

Please offer your congratulations to our friend Grace Davis and let her know how proud you are of her accomplishment.

I hope this piece of warms your heart and reminds you that there are certainly good things happening in our world. 😊

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
https://www.ndsccenter.org/annual-convention/cfyc-registration/

Join us May 11 - June 27 for the first-ever NDSC 2020 Convention From Your Couch. This virtual experience will offer programming and social connections for the entire family. Beginning the week of May 11, we will present 3-4 new, one-hour workshops per week, along with the opportunity to attend Sharing Sessions designed for your individual ages and stages. Plus, we will be offering six Deep Dive Sessions over the course of the event. These 3-hour interactive workshops, presented by world-renowned speakers, are designed for those interested in gaining more in-depth knowledge and engaging in discussion with an expert on a specific topic.
Starting in June, we will kick-off Youth & Adult workshops, spotlights, and of course, the talent show! There will also be sessions just for siblings in a virtual Brothers & Sisters Conference. The multi-week event will culminate with a full-day virtual event on Saturday, June 27, that will include Advocacy Training Boot Camp; Awards Presentation; Plenary with Keynote speaker, Zack Gottsagen; Membership Meeting; and a Zoom 321 Dance Party.
Registration is just $49 per household. Optional Deep Dive sessions may be purchased as add-ons for just $19 each. While we’ll miss seeing everyone in person, we are planning a top-notch learning experience along with opportunities to socialize.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
2020 Registration Fee: $49/household - includes access to all workshops (general and Y&A) and social activities throughout the timeline, including sharing sessions and all June 27 activities.

Deep Dive Sessions: $19/ea. – Unlike the in-person convention, you can attend more than one Deep Dive session.

2020 NDSC Convention From Your Couch T-Shirts: $19/ea.

If this will be your first NDSC Convention, we hope to give you a glimpse of the magic that our one-of-a-kind event holds. While we will miss seeing everyone in person, we will still provide a meaningful 2020 convention and hope that you are making plans to join us in Phoenix in 2021!

321 eConference Video Vault Highlights (2015)
https://321elearning.net/2015-econference
Early Childhood
A101 Getting My Child to Sleep

A105 Early Intervention

A106 Adopting a Child With Down Syndrome

A107 Visual Supports for the Classroom

A205 Navigating the World When Your Child Is An Eloper (Wanderer)

A206 Tips and suggestions for parenting a child with Down syndrome

A301 Materials/Manipulatives in the Learning Process

A303 The Baby-Led Weaning Approach

A304 Hi, meet my child! Creating a portfolio

B106 Supporting MDS children to communicate

B201 Life Beyond Flash Cards: Phonics, Phonograms and Phun

B203 Save Time By Integrating Your Child's Goals Into Your Every Day Activities

B205 Toilet Training

B302 Everything I Need to Know I Learned in an Inclusive Classroom

B307 First Steps: A Guide for Parents of Children With A New Diagnosis of Down Syndrome

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