Your staff are already trying.
Give them the framework that actually works.
Most educators can identify a student with ADHD. Far fewer have a brain-based framework for what to actually do. PTS Coaching changes that — with professional development that is practical, research-grounded, and built for real classrooms.
Available for public & private schools, K–12
Of students have ADHD
At least two or three in every classroom. On every caseload. In every building.
Educators taught themselves
Nine out of ten educators received no formal ADHD training. Most rely on books, colleagues, or trial and error.
Years training schools
PTS Coaching has worked with schools and districts across the U.S. and internationally since 2008.
All grades, all roles
Sessions tailored for general ed, special ed, or your full staff — elementary through high school.
Good intentions aren't enough without the right framework.
When educators don't have a brain-based understanding of ADHD and Executive Function, even the most caring teachers can end up working against the very students they're trying to help.
Behavior gets misread
Without a brain-based lens, ADHD behaviors are easy to misread as defiance, laziness, or a lack of effort. We see the behavior — not the story behind it. That misread leads to responses that make things worse.
Support is inconsistent
When knowledge lives with one or two people, a student's experience depends entirely on who they get each year. Whole-staff training creates consistency across the building — not luck of the draw.
Teacher burnout is real
Managing challenging behavior without the right tools is exhausting. Teachers who understand what's actually driving the behavior spend less time in power struggles and more time teaching.
A framework they can use the next day — and build on for years.
Training is grounded in the social and emotional impact that ADHD and Executive Function challenges have on learning, motivation, behavior, and the family system.
These sessions are designed to be experiential. Staff don't just hear about what students with ADHD experience — they feel it. That shift in perspective is often what makes the learning stick long after the training ends.
- How ADHD and Executive Function challenges actually look in the classroom — and why they're so often misunderstood
- The difference between a skill deficit and a behavior problem — and why that distinction changes everything
- What ADHD looks like across grade levels, and why it presents differently at different ages
- Practical strategies to support EF skill development: task initiation, planning, working memory, emotional regulation, and more
- Strength-based, collaborative approaches to reduce conflict and build student capacity
- How to address homework challenges, motivation, and classroom engagement in ways that actually work
- How to partner more effectively with parents — and why that alignment matters for students
- Goal-setting tools that build student self-awareness and accountability
Who should attend?
- General education teachers
- Special education teachers
- School counselors & psychologists
- Occupational therapists & SLPs
- School administrators & instructional coaches
- Paraprofessionals & classroom aides
- Social workers & student support staff
Sessions can be designed for a specific audience or your full K–12 faculty and support team. Focus areas are adjusted based on your school's goals and priorities.
The training that fits your school's needs.
All sessions are delivered live and onsite — interactive, experiential, and tailored to your staff and goals. Staff don't just learn about ADHD. They experience what it's like to be the student in the room.
ADHD, Executive Function & Behavioral Challenges in the Classroom
The flagship PTS Coaching professional development experience. This highly interactive workshop gives your entire staff a shared, brain-based framework for understanding and supporting students with ADHD and Executive Function challenges — from early childhood through high school.
Participants leave with strategies they can implement immediately, tools they'll return to throughout the year, and a new lens for the students who challenge them most.
- Recognize how ADHD and EF challenges present at different ages and developmental stages
- Learn evidence-based strategies to manage attention, organization, and emotional regulation
- Discover classroom modifications that benefit all students, not just those with ADHD
- Strengthen communication and collaboration with families
- Reduce disruption, frustration, and teacher burnout
Creating Shared Solutions: Fostering Positive Behavior & Collaboration
Challenging behaviors interfere with learning and connection across school communities. This workshop introduces a practical, relationship-based process for supporting students who struggle with emotional regulation, flexibility, and problem-solving.
- Explore a framework that helps students strengthen emotional regulation and build advocacy skills
- Understand why students struggle with perspective-taking — and how to support them
- Develop collaborative strategies for identifying unsolved problems and creating sustainable solutions
- Reduce conflict through proactive, respectful approaches that build student capacity
Supporting Students with ADHD: Training for Paraprofessionals
Paraprofessionals are on the front lines with students who have the most complex needs — yet they often receive the least training. This workshop addresses the specific challenges paras face as they work to support individual students, the learning environment, and the classroom teacher.
- Understand how ADHD and EF challenges impact learning, motivation, and behavior
- Develop strategies to help students initiate and sustain focus on tasks
- Learn how to manage challenging behaviors using a collaborative, strengths-based approach
- Work more effectively alongside classroom teachers and support staff
Build an in-house ADHD specialist.
A training day is a powerful start. But the most effective schools go further — training a staff member to become the person who sustains that knowledge, supports colleagues, and delivers professional development across the building and beyond.
- Embed ADHD and Executive Function expertise into your school's culture
- Create consistent support that doesn't depend on outside scheduling
- Build internal capacity to train teachers, year after year
- Extend the reach to neighboring schools and districts
Train your own ADHD specialist
Through the ADHD Teacher Trainer Academy, a school counselor, psychologist, OT, instructional coach, or teacher leader completes a comprehensive professional training — and leaves equipped to deliver ADHD professional development in your school independently. Approved for ASHA, AOTA, NBCC, and teacher continuing education credits.
"My short-term goal is to start training the teachers in my building. My long-term goal is to bring this to schools throughout my district. The ADHD Teacher Trainer Academy gave me both the knowledge and the structure to do exactly that."
Teacher Leader — ADHD Teacher Trainer Academy Graduate"I've already scheduled my first teacher training at my school and have reached out to a neighboring district. I entered wanting to expand my work — I'm leaving with the tools, the credibility, and the roadmap."
ADHD Coach — ADHD Teacher Trainer Academy Graduate, Hong KongDon't leave parents out of the conversation.
When teachers and parents are on the same page, everything changes for the child. Many schools pair staff training with a parent presentation — creating real alignment between home and school.
PTS Coaching offers ADHD Parent Presentations for schools and organizations. These sessions help families understand the brain science behind their child's behavior, reduce conflict and frustration at home, and work more effectively alongside teachers and support staff.
Learn About Parent PresentationsWhat parents walk away with:
- A brain-based understanding of ADHD and why their child behaves the way they do
- Practical tools to support homework, routines, and emotional regulation at home
- Strategies for communicating more effectively with teachers and support teams
- Hope — and a clear next step for their family
Available as an add-on to any staff training, or as a standalone event for your school community.
From administrators, educators, and school staff who've experienced the training.
Her presentation was so successful and so well-received by staff that all participants urged me to contract her to work with everyone. As a result, we brought her back for multiple sessions across the district. She worked with our staff to build their capacity in executive function and better support students with ADHD in general education classrooms.District Administrator — Multi-Session District Partnership
"Cindy led a half-day presentation at our school and helped us discover the unique qualities of both students and adults with ADHD and executive function issues. Her practical strategies were well-received by our faculty and staff, and we were immediately able to put her training to good use."
John H. Suitor III — Head of School, Boulder Country Day School"As a school counselor, I wanted to hit the record button and press play for my parents and teachers. You skillfully understand the concerns of your audience and share in-depth knowledge of ADHD from every perspective."
Kim S. — School Counselor"The best kind of PD is the type I can apply the next day. The information is thought-provoking and provides a great perspective on how to actually support students. I walked away with real tools — not just ideas."
Jen B. — 5th Grade Teacher"You were energetic, informative, and made the learning accessible by using lots of real-life examples. I walked away with greater insight, strategies, and tools I will use in my classroom."
Ms. B. — 6th Grade Teacher"I loved your workshop. I immediately started re-reading your handouts and feel very inspired. I can't wait to implement many of the strategies, especially showing how the neurons connect and what is happening inside their brains."
Lisa — Elementary Teacher"I learned a great deal in a very brief amount of time. In terms of defining what executive functions are, I have never seen a more clear and easily understandable definition and list of the distinct areas as the one you presented."
Joan T. — Educator, NWAIS Conference"I was happy to share some of the strategies I learned from your training, and they proved to be terrific strategies with the students. The tools you teach actually work — and the kids respond."
Amy H. — Educational Technician, Grades 2–5"Your presentation provided easy-to-implement practical suggestions for empowering those who work with children with ADHD. Our attendees were inspired and engaged, and your responses to questions gave great advice, ideas, and comfort."
Ellen Maiseloff, MA — Opening the Doors Partnership, Jewish Federation of Metropolitan DetroitTell us about your school's needs.
Every engagement starts with a conversation. Tell us about your staff, your students, your goals, and your timeline — and we'll help you design the right training.
"The best kind of PD is the type I can apply the next day. I walked away with real tools — not just ideas."
Jen B. — 5th Grade Teacher
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Meet Our Founder
Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP, is a leading ADHD coach, trainer, and author of 8 Keys to Parenting Children with ADHD. She has trained thousands of professionals worldwide in her Calm Connected coaching model, equipping them with tools to support families navigating ADHD and Executive Function challenges.
