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Online Key Word Sign Catch Ups – Term 2
June 17th 2026 3:30pm (QLD)
Our accredited Key Word Sign presenter hosts monthly online Key Word Sign catch-ups.
On the first Wednesday of every month, we welcome you to join us and other like-minded educators and support staff to learn and practice signing.
No previous signing experience required; just bring your curiosity and willingness to have a go!
Stay for a few minutes or stay for the whole session, whatever you can manage in your busy schedules. We are here to support you on your signing journey!
Date and Time: First Wednesday of the month, 3:30pm – 4:15pm (AEST)
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams (link will be emailed to you upon registration)
PTC Meeting #3 - Building pre-writing skills and handwriting abilities
Are you a Queensland teacher or leader in a school that has a student/s with an intellectual disability or Down syndrome? Would you like the opportunity to receive free PD and network with other education professionals throughout the school year?
Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability Queensland would like to invite you to join our FREE Professional Teaching Cluster. Please see details of our third meeting for 2026 below:
Time: 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Topic: Building pre-writing skills and handwriting abilities
This session will explore practical strategies and evidence-based approaches to support the development of pre-writing and handwriting skills in children with intellectual disabilities. Participants will examine key motor, cognitive, and sensory factors that influence writing readiness, including fine motor control, visual-motor integration, and hand-eye coordination.
Registration closes on Monday 27th of July!
July 30th 2026 3:15pm (QLD)
Regional Events
Key Word Sign Workshop – Mackay
Monday 11th May, 3:30-5:30pm
Do you teach or support a student with Down syndrome and/or Intellectual Disability? Then join us for FREE professional development on Key Word Sign (KWS) for educators in Mackay and surrounding areas.
This workshop will also be beneficial for any teachers supporting students whose preferred communication style is sign.
What does the workshop include?
Introduction to Key Word Sign
Research-based engaging presentation
Numerous opportunities to practice
Printable KWS sentence strips for your school and students
EVENT CONCLUDED: Endless Possibilities Conference 2025
Did you miss the recent Endless Possibilities Conference 2025 event, proudly hosted by Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability Queensland? Would you like to access presentations by experts in literacy and numeracy?
Then why not purchase the 2x1-hour recordings of the following presentations:
Associate Professor Kathy Cologon
Building on strengths and interests: Pathways to supporting learners as readers
Professor Rhonda Faragher
Maths and numeracy: Helping learners with Down syndrome and intellectual disability to succeed
Don’t miss this opportunity, click on the Access Conference Recordings button to invest in your Professional Development!