Exceptional Educators
The Exceptional Educators Program gives teachers the tools that will help children with Down syndrome develop their full potential. It provides on-going assistance to educators of children with Down syndrome throughout the school year. The Exceptional Educators Program has trained nearly 700 Palm Beach County Educators since 2011.
The Exceptional Educators Program is
- An all-day annual educator workshop
- Free to educators
- Offered at the beginning of every school year
- Conducted in an interactive format where participants are encouraged to ask questions and share real-life experience
Modules covering:
- Down Syndrome 101: Practical Solutions for Educating Students with Down Syndrome
- Accessing the General Education Curriculum
- Curriculum Modifications for your student with Down Syndrome
- Getting the Behaviors You Want from Your Student with Down Syndrome
The Exceptional Educators Program is a partnership between the School District of Palm Beach County and the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization
Exceptional Educators is part of the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization Education Program, which along with the Learning Program and Educational Advocacy, gives parents the tools to help their children achieve academic and social success.
Programs
Information and Support
"Talk Abouts"
Educates families through workshops, structured support groups, Face Book support groups and telephone and in-person consultations
Best Start
Newborns through Pre-K
Offers new parents information, education, connections, support and programs
The Family Education Program
Children and Teens
Gives parents the tools to navigate their children’s educational and life issues while kids work on their reading, math, social and life skills
Educational Advocacy
Ages 2 ½ to 22
Provides families with an experienced advocate free of charge to help manage IEPs, classroom placements and more so that children can thrive in a learning environment tailored to their needs.
The Exceptional Educators Program
Trains classroom teachers, paras, school administrators and school district staff to be the most effective educators for children with Down syndrome.
Adult Enrichment Programs
Ages 18+
Encourages adults to continue to learn and create through activities that develop social skills, literacy, self-advocacy and a healthy lifestyle
Without Walls
Parties and Outings around Palm Beach County.
Because sometimes you just want to have fun!
The DownRight ExtraOrdinary Walk
Committed to raising community awareness of the abilities of people with Down syndrome for over a quarter of a century!