RESOURCES FOR PROFESSIONALS
We are in the process of collating a variety of resources that professionals might find useful and we will continue adding to this section.
Intervention resources:
Transition to School:
In 2019, the Champion Centre reviewed and revised the Transition to School Reports for teachers. Here is an outline/sample report showing the kind of material provided to teachers and the alignment of information about the child with the New Zealand curriculum Transition to School Report. A blank 'About Me' template is also available.
Understanding executive functioning: resource available here
In 2019, the Champion Centre reviewed and revised the Transition to School Reports for teachers. Here is an outline/sample report showing the kind of material provided to teachers and the alignment of information about the child with the New Zealand curriculum Transition to School Report. A blank 'About Me' template is also available.
- Down syndrome: Helping children with Down syndrome reach their full potential in early childhood centres and primary school.
- Down syndrome: International guidelines for the education of learners with Down syndrome.
- Prematurity: Prematurity information for New Zealand educators.
Understanding executive functioning: resource available here
Helping children and families understand prematurity:
We have produced an illustrated children's book called Earlybird
Champion Research:
Visual supports at school and at home:
A research project funded by the Wayne Francis Charitable Trust has allowed the Champion Centre in collaboration with three other local organisations to explore how families and teachers could introduce visual supports into homes and classrooms to support children needing help to access the curriculum.
A handout on the the power of visual supports and a manual for schools was developed, and the outcomes of the project have been published in an international journal. A copy of the journal article can be requested from: susan.foster-cohen@canterbury.ac.nz
We have produced an illustrated children's book called Earlybird
Champion Research:
- This bibliography, Champion Research, contains items that have made significant use of Champion Centre resources, including staff and clients.
Visual supports at school and at home:
A research project funded by the Wayne Francis Charitable Trust has allowed the Champion Centre in collaboration with three other local organisations to explore how families and teachers could introduce visual supports into homes and classrooms to support children needing help to access the curriculum.
A handout on the the power of visual supports and a manual for schools was developed, and the outcomes of the project have been published in an international journal. A copy of the journal article can be requested from: susan.foster-cohen@canterbury.ac.nz
These resources are made freely available to support children. If you would like to acknowledge this material to The Champion Centre, your koha/gift is much appreciated. Donate online today
