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Contact Information
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC)Contact: Carlyn Foreman, Education Director
Phone: 617-953-8607
View The Learning Program Boston (LPB) Website
268 Western Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139
Area Served: Greater Boston
Map Location The Learning Program Boston (LPB)
Narrative
The Learning Program Boston (LPB) is an educational program for children with a primary diagnosis of Down syndrome. An affiliate-partner of the Learning ProgramTM, a nationally-recognized model for parent-focused intervention developed by the Down Syndrome Foundation, this program is grounded on evidenced-based approaches to teaching children with Down syndrome established by world-recognized leaders in cognitive research for children with Down syndrome.
Support for Students
- We offer academic classes for students, complemented by concurrent instructional workshops for parents and professional partners
- Our sessions meet once a month over the course of the academic year. Students attend a high-energy, developmentally-appropriate class led by special educators and therapists
- Parents and professional partners attend a workshop featuring different topics that build upon each other. These include “Introduction to Literacy”, “Introduction to Math” and “How to Build an Effective Learning Session”
- Families are provided the information, tools and materials to work with their child
- LPB offers a community of support: a regular avenue to discuss Down syndrome educational issues
- We also offer 1-on-1 or small group tutoring focused on the development of reading or math skills based on the program’s guiding principles
Service Types
- Schools - Day
- Skills Training
- Socialization Activities
Program Type
- Education
Populations Served
- Developmental Disability
- Intellectual Disabilities
Ages Served
- 3 - 4
- 5 - 8
- 9 - 13
- 14 - 18
Accessibility Features
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Restrooms
- Elevators
- Wheelchair Ramps
Additional Information
- Fees: Personal Funds