Education
(Taleem)
Empowering Inclusion, One Classroom at a Time
KDSP’s Education Program champions the inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome in mainstream schools — because research shows that students thrive academically and socially when they learn alongside their peers.
To prepare and support this journey, KDSP offers a comprehensive education pathway, tailored by age and need, along with training and support for schools and families.
Early Preschool Experience Program (EPEP)
Age at time of admission: 1.5 to 3 years
A one-year, school-readiness program that helps children build essential skills — communication, motor development, self-help, and social interaction — in a structured, classroom-like environment. Upon graduation, students are supported to transition into mainstream preschools.
Program for Inclusive Education (PIE)
PIE helps families secure admissions into inclusive schools and works closely with teachers and school staff to build supportive environments.
Services include:
Program for Reinforcement, Education & Progress (PREP)
Age at time of admission: 7 to 9.6 years
PREP is an educational support program designed to build academic and social skills for our students with Down syndrome.
Focus areas include:
Tailored Assistance Program (TAP)
Age at time of admission: 10 to 12.6 years
TAP is an after-school support program designed to build academic, social, and independent living skills based on each child’s unique IEP.
Focus areas include: