Inclusion
Services
What is Kindy
Inclusion Service?
DSIDQ’s Kindy Inclusion Service is a free service that offers ongoing consultations to all government-approved kindergartens across Queensland. The aim is to increase the confidence, knowledge, and skills of educators to create inclusive learning environments for children with an intellectual disability or developmental delay (diagnosed or suspected).
Our Kindy Inclusion Consultant supports educators by offering advice, resources, training, and co-planning strategies that promote meaningful participation for all learners.
You can access this service if you:
Are teaching a child with a diagnosis of Down syndrome, developmental delay and/or another intellectual disability
Are teaching a child who is currently being assessed for an intellectual disability or developmental delay
Are seeking professional development on supporting children with intellectual disabilities or developmental delay
Targeted Support
You will receive:
Free online consultations with our Kindy Inclusion Consultant
Co-constructed goals for each educator
Practical strategies to build an inclusive environment
Ongoing summary reports following each consultation
We work with Kindy centres across Queensland via Microsoft Teams/Zoom and offer continued support throughout the calendar year.
Online Professional Development
Want to upskill your inclusive practice through Online Professional Development? Then book a free Flash (30mins) or Focus (1 hour) PD!
Topics include:
Understanding and supporting children with Down syndrome and intellectual disability
Executive functioning
Developmental Delay
Visual Supports
Click on the button below for full list of topics and to request a free PD.
*You do not need to have a child with a current diagnosis in your Government-approved Kindy program to access this universal support
