"It's May, Hi. I'm the problem, it's May."
+ My signature teacher training is on SALE!
Hey, y’all!
Teachers, my on-demand professional development course The Neurodiverse Classroom for PreK-8th grade teachers is on sale through June! This course offers 6 hours of professional development for educators wanting to better support neurodivergent students in the general education classroom.
Parents, you can gift a teacher this training by entering the teacher’s email at checkout. More info at the link:
On the blog this week…
"It's May, Hi. I'm the problem, it's May."
Just a reminder: My on-demand professional development course The Neurodiverse Classroom for PreK-8th grade educators is on sale through June!
For Parents…
I finished reading AUTISM OUT LOUD last week and I highly recommend it for any parent at any point on this journey (and your mama, neighbor, and friend).
Written by
, , and Adrian Wood, three moms raising boys with three different presentations of autism, this book was an instant NYT Best-Seller and is beautifully-written, real, and oh so relatable.If you are local, join us in Raleigh TOMORROW on May 19th for a book signing with Adrian Wood (I’ll be there) where your ticket includes a book and 100% of the proceeds benefit Public Schools First NC.
Now scheduling August professional development…
I’m now scheduling topics related to building an inclusive classroom, understanding how neurodivergence and anxiety impact learning, effective collaboration with parents, teacher mental wellness, and how prevent and respond to negative behavior in the classroom.
Read more and contact me at the link!
Substack for teachers…
Did you know that teachers get 50% off paid subscriptions? It’s an honor system so behave accordingly :)
*log in with a browser if you don’t see the discount in the app*
Free resources for teachers…
I believe behavior charts are for teachers, not students.
Behavior charts should help adults privately track data and solve problems, not bring awareness to show kids what they’re doing wrong—they likely already know (and feel) that something is off. Free to download at the link!
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