Guest guest Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 We have a new teacher who wants to learn more.... They wrote: A student with Mosaic Downs Syndrome will be coming to my Special Education class this fall. I am looking for as much information as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Welcome to our family! We have several teachers here who have students with MDS. I am sure they also will pipe in and share their experiences. If the family does not know about our organization, will you let them know about us so we can provide them with support as well? We are currently working on funding for a school brochure for MDS. But, until we have that funding, feel free to ask any questions you have here and we will be happy to answer them! Also, we have a special offer for teachers to receive our quarterly newsletter, MOSAIC WORLD for only $10.00 a year. If you are interested in receiving this newsletter or learning more about it, just send me an email at imdsapresident@... and I will be happy to send you some information. I look forward to hearing more from you. Kristy Colvin IMDSA President www.imdsa.com wrote: We have a new teacher who wants to learn more.... They wrote: A student with Mosaic Downs Syndrome will be coming to my Special Education class this fall. I am looking for as much information as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Where do you teach? Elementary, middle, or high school? or preschool? Is your program self-contained or inclusion? I am a special education teacher in Northern KY. We have a full inclusion program, where the students are in regular education classes with supports. My role is to go into the regular education classroom and work with the teacher to ensure that the appropriate modifications are made for the students with IEPs. You will find that your student with MDS will have strengths and weaknesses just like any other student. S/he may need more modifications and/or adaptations in order to succeed, but can experience a great deal of success with your help. Be sure to have good communication with his/her parents from the beginning. I think that is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT for any student's success. A. Special Educator Simon Kenton HS 11132 Madison Pk. Independence, KY 41051 (859)960-0348 cynthia.jones@... ________________________________ From: MosaicDS on behalf of Sent: Wed 8/2/2006 7:39 AM To: MosaicDS Subject: A new teacher! We have a new teacher who wants to learn more.... They wrote: A student with Mosaic Downs Syndrome will be coming to my Special Education class this fall. I am looking for as much information as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 WELCOME! I am also a special education teacher with a student with MDS. My student is fully included in regular classes with support and is doing well. She has a tremendous work ethic, which gets her a long way. She struggles with math, but we are getting through it with adaptations and modifications. I'm no expert on MDS, but I may be able to answer some questions and/or give you some tips. Feel free to ask anything! Btw, what is your name? Where are you located? What grade level do you teach? (I'm assuming it's high school, since you're in a correctional facility, but you know where assuming gets you!). A. Special Educator Simon Kenton HS 11132 Madison Pk. Independence, KY 41051 (859)960-0348 cynthia.jones@... ________________________________ From: MosaicDS on behalf of Kristy Colvin Sent: Wed 1/10/2007 3:09 PM To: MosaicDS Subject: A New Teacher! Hi Everyone We have a new teacher! Here is what she had to say... I am currently a special education teacher working with students in a correctional setting. One of my newest students has a diagnosis of mds and I am interested in learning more about it. Thanks. Welcome to our family! I am so glad you have joined us! Please feel free to ask any questions you have about MDS. We will all be very happy to share our experiences with you and answer any questions you may have. Kristy Colvin IMDSA President Mom to Arron 25, 21, Tim 20 MDS, Stevan 19, and Garrett 10 www.imdsa.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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