Teacher Training
It’s not a motivation problem. It’s a capacity problem – and the difference changes everything. If you’ve ever watched a behavior chart fail spectacularly for one particular kid while it seems to work fine for everyone else in the class, you’re not imagining it. And the parent, teacher, or clinician in that room isn’t doing … Read more
The school year is ending. Or it already has. And before we all move on to summer schedules and whatever comes next, I want to stop and say something I don’t think gets said enough: Thank you. Not the obligatory, end-of-year thank you. The real one. Teaching is hard. It has always been hard. But … Read more
And Where States Stand Today If We Know How Kids Learn to Read, Why Aren’t All Kids Learning? There’s renewed national focus on how children learn to read – and lawmakers are paying attention. In early 2026, members of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee held hearings on childhood literacy and the research known as the … Read more
What teachers are grateful to learn when understanding finally clicks. At the beginning of my teacher trainings, before we talk about strategies or classroom systems, I always start in the same place. I ask educators to consider the social and emotional impact that ADHD and executive function challenges have on learning, motivation, behavior, and even … Read more
Practical, brain-based strategies teachers can use immediately – without lowering expectations Most teachers want to support students with ADHD. The challenge isn’t commitment – it’s training. Traditional classroom models weren’t designed with executive function in mind. So even highly skilled educators can find themselves relying on systems that don’t quite work for neurodivergent learners. In … Read more
How schools can uphold high expectations while better supporting students with ADHD and learning differences. I recently received a thoughtful message from an educator working at a private high school known for its rigorous academic standards. Like many teachers and learning specialists in competitive environments, they’re facing a real tension: how do we uphold high … Read more
A recorded training for educators and school professionals. Many teachers care deeply about their students with ADHD, yet most have never received formal training on how ADHD and executive function challenges actually impact learning, behavior, motivation, and emotional regulation. In this recorded presentation, I walk through what educators really need to understand about ADHD, executive … Read more
Every teacher I know wants to help their students succeed. They want calmer classrooms. They want fewer power struggles. They want to understand why a student who is bright and capable can’t get started, can’t stay regulated, or can’t seem to “do what they know how to do.” And yet, most teachers were never trained … Read more
A call to parents, educators, and clinicians to act on what we know. Too many children today are struggling in ways that feel painfully familiar. You remember feeling like you were always trying to catch up, working twice as hard for half the recognition. Or maybe you knew those kids who were constantly corrected, misunderstood, … Read more
For students with ADHD, the classroom can be a challenging environment—not because they aren’t capable but because traditional teaching methods don’t always align with the way their brains work. ADHD impacts attention, executive function, emotional regulation, and motivation, which means that teachers play a critical role in helping students develop skills that allow them to … Read more
Imagine- you’re on a beautiful hike out in nature with a group of friends. Today, you’re tending to trail toward the back of the group. You love the views, but the hike is slightly uphill the whole way, and you’re exhausted. You notice your friends taking a break up ahead because you’ve fallen a little … Read more
I hope the new school year is off to a smooth start for you. Parents, I understand the anxiety of wondering whether your child’s teacher truly understands them and can offer the support they need. Teachers, I recognize the challenges you face. Even with the best intentions, without the proper knowledge and tools, supporting students … Read more
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