Held every third Tuesday of the month, the educational series is provided by DSAF to its members - extended family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Ed Series will continue to be held virtually via Zoom until further notice. (Zoom link provided below.)
March Educational Series Topic
Developing Reading and Literacy Skills with the Down Syndrome Population, Presented by Little Leaf Learning Center. Kim Yaeger, the founder, president, and teacher with Little Leaf Learning Center will present information and strategies geared towards helping families navigate the road to reading. Little Leaf Learning Center is a leading education program for children with Down syndrome. They have a vision to change the way families think about education for children with special needs. They embrace the whole child and provide endless opportunities for your child.
About the Presenter
Kim Yaeger, Head Teacher, Founder, President
I began my journey with Down syndrome as an educational assistant for a young student with Down syndrome. Students with Down syndrome have a unique learning style. I wanted to understand his learning profile to guide his success in learning. At this time, I was introduced to Down Syndrome Education International (DSE). I read every research overview they had. The research fascinated and inspired me. After extensively researching Down syndrome education, I developed a strong passion for implementing the research into children’s lives. It became clear to me that I was called to execute the studies into a program that children with Down syndrome could access.
Little Leaf’s early intervention program started with two students in a small spare bedroom of my home. I have continued to read every research overview from DSE and have attended numerous training and accreditations that have given me expertise in Down syndrome education and early development.
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