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What is The Learning Program Omaha?

The Down Syndrome Foundation of Orange County, CA has partnered with educators, researchers, therapists and administrators to develop a program that uses effective teaching strategies and customized materials to support parents, teachers and children in the educational process. The goal of The Learning Program is to empower parents as advocates for their children and improve academic outcomes. The Learning Program complements formal instruction in literacy and math, and includes occupational and speech therapy components.

This program is open to children ages 4-7 and their parents. The Learning Program Omaha meets one Saturday per month for 8 sessions and is limited to 12 families. During each hour and a half session, children receive small group instruction with a focus on literacy, numeracy, fine motor skills and language development from special educators and therapists. Simultaneously in a separate classroom, parents in the program receive instruction on a wide range of topics such as "Introduction to Literacy", "Early Number Concepts", and "Teaching about Time". At-home materials are distributed to allow parents to reinforce the skills learned during the session at home. Teachers and therapists affiliated with the program receive information about effective teaching strategies and cognitive, developmental and educational research.

The cost of the program is $200 and you must commit to you and your child attending all 8 sessions. The cost of the program covers all materials for the class and home, along with the monthly sessions. You will receive 20 books from The Learning Program and The Learning Program number line that are yours to keep.

We will also offer a parent only option for the lecture portion of the program. This still requires you to commit to the full program, but your child does not attend the class nor do they have to be the age of the class participants. This is a great opportunity for parents of younger children or older children who may still need help with reading / writing skills. The cost for this option is $100. Materials are available to print online for free for parents who register for the parent only portion.

Educators are welcome to attend any or all of the lecture portion of the program for free.

Classes will be held at Westwood Church (13056 Atwood Ave, Omaha, NE 68144) from 9:00am -10:30am.

September 10th
October 1sth
November 5th
January 7th
February 4th
March 4th
April 1st
May 6th

Childcare is not provided and we ask that you do not bring children with you to the parent sessions.