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***Please note that this presentation is being held in Mammel Hall, located near Aksarben Village, on UNO's Pacific Street campus. See the map below for directions and help with parking. You will need to print out an ePermit, which will be emailed to you once available, in order to park on campus.***

Letters, Reading, Numbers and Math! Oh My!!

Reading and Math matter! Learn strategies and techniques for teaching reading and math concepts to children with Down syndrome. This session will focus on the principles of phonemic awareness, sight word recognition and phonics in a way that will engage students. In addition, this session discusses basic math concepts and ways to integrate math into daily activities.

Speaker Bio -
Dr. Marilyn Tolbert, Director and Jean W. Roach Chair of Laboratory Schools at Texas Christian University. Marilyn is the director of two laboratory schools on the campus of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas – Starpoint School and KinderFrogs School. Starpoint School is a private school for children ages 6 to eleven diagnosed with learning differences. KinderFrogs School is an educational program serving children ages 18 months to 6 years of age with Down syndrome and other developmental delays. KinderFrogs also serves a small number of typically developing children

Prior to KinderFrogs School, she was the Education Director for River Legacy Living Science Center and the PreSchool Director for River Legacy Nature School. She was a principal and kindergarten/first grade teacher in public schools for six years. Prior to her educational experience, she worked in business for 20 years before embarking on her educational career.

Marilyn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Texas Christian University, a Masters of Science degree in Administration from TCU, and an Educational Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from TCU.

She serves on the board of Kauffman Leadership Academy, the board of the Green Oaks School, is past president of the Down Syndrome Partnership of Tarrant County and is President of the Board of the National Down Syndrome Congress.

When she is not advocating for and on behalf of children and their families, she loves to travel, read, and spend time with family and friends.

The Down Syndrome Education Series (DSES) is a monthly educational seminar for families of children with Down syndrome, designed to connect parents with information that will positively impact the education and well-being of their child.

Childcare is not provided. With the exception of infants, we request that you refrain from bringing children to this event.