The Creatively-Wired Classroom: Innovating Inclusion in K-12 Training Highlights

Deepen Your Knowledge of Neurodiversity:

  • Explore the neurological differences of autistic and ADHD students

  • Understand how unique developmental profiles impact learning and behavior

  • Gain insights into the neurodivergent brain and its information processing

    Get to the Root of Challenges:

  • Become a master at identifying underlying issues when a child is struggling

  • Build a comprehensive regulation toolbox for diverse student needs

  • Implement tailored strategies for individual student success

Nurture Neurodivergent Nature:

  • Align your teaching strategies with the strengths of neurodivergent students

  • Discover skillful ways to address their challenges

  • Master the art of creating truly inclusive lesson plans that benefit ALL students

Innovate with Tools at Your Fingertips:

  • Harness the power of arts and universal design to make lessons accessible, joyful and meaningful

  • Discover cutting-edge technology integration strategies to enhance outcomes

  • Infuse student interests into lessons to improve focus and concentration

Harness Imagination and Play:

  • Incorporate imaginative teaching practices to spark motivation and creativity

  • Utilize play-based learning techniques to teach regulation and self-advocacy

  • Create a classroom culture that validates differences as strengths

Build Social-Emotional Skills through Drama:

  • Equip neurodivergent students with tools for understanding and navigating emotions

  • Utilize fun drama games to enhance social skills and self-expression

  • Use storytelling, puppets and improv to practice emotional problem-solving

Navigate Challenges: Learn from Mistakes and Avoid Pitfalls:

  • Analyze real-world case studies of well-intentioned but ineffective approaches

  • Identify and deconstruct unconscious biases that may hinder student success

  • Learn to recognize and avoid unintentional ableism in language and practice

Transformative Impact on Your Teaching Practice

By participating in this forward-thinking program, you'll:

  • Dramatically increase your ability to support various forms of neurodivergence

  • Become a leader in neurodiversity-affirming education

  • Transform potential pitfalls into teachable moments

  • Build resilience and adaptability in your teaching approach

This isn't just another professional development seminar – it's a paradigm shift in how we approach neurodiversity in education. You'll be at the forefront of a movement reshaping the educational landscape, ensuring every student, regardless of neurotype, has the opportunity to thrive.