Education
People with Down syndrome are life-long learners.
There are many opportunities for integrated educational experiences starting in infancy and lasting well into adulthood.
Once a child starts his or her journey into school, there are many situations that one will encounter when navigating the complex system of education in Ontario.
There are many websites available to help with acquiring information. Some of these sites are listed here.
0-2 years
Pre-School & Day Care
- Early Years and Child Care– Source: City of Hamilton
- Hamilton Extend a Family
- Entry to School (Kindergarden – HWDSB)
- Registration (HWCDSB)
Elementary & Secondary School
- Special Needs Roadmap (2014) – For Education in Ontario (Specialneedsroadmaps.ca)
- Special Education and Student Services – Source: Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
- Learning in Ontario – Source: Ontario Ministry of Education
- Educator’s Package – Source: Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS)
- Parents Guide to Special Education – Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board
- Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) – Source: Ministry of Education
- Project Search – Hamilton Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB)
- O.W.L.S. (Opportunities with Speech and Literacy) – For DSAH Members Only –
Post Secondary
O.W.L.S. (Opportunities with Literacy and Speech) – DSAH Members Only
Mohawk College -Ontario College Certificate Course – CICE (Community Integration through Co-operative Education)