S26-01210 UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH ADHD EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING & BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES IN THE CLASSROOM - K-12 Jo Anna Ferreira - jojoant3@gmail.com 3 Credits — Inservice - June 24 — August 15 Looking to better support students with ADHD? This practical course helps educators understand ADHD and executive function, and equips you with proven strategies to boost motivation, reduce stress, and improve communication. Gain tools to create a more supportive classroom and collaborate effectively with families and teams—so every student can thrive. As an alternative to the discussion forums, this course offers two optional Google Meet sessions, each approximately 20 minutes long. 1st meet 7/08, 2nd meet 8/10 7:00 PM—7:30 PM. Suggested Text: ADHD, Executive Function and Behavioral challenges in the classroom: Managing the Impact on Learning, Motivation and Stress. It can be purchased between $14-$20 dollars on Amazon https://a.co/d/difDyH4

S26-01211 THE CLASSROOM Jo Anna Ferreira - jojoant3@gmail.com 2 Credits — Inservice - June 24 — August 15 Some students struggle to manage big emotions—and when they do, learning can take a back seat. This course helps educators uncover the “why” behind emotional dysregulation and respond with practical, easy-to-use strategies that truly make a difference. Explore simple tools like breathing exercises, pressure techniques, fidgets, headphones and other creative supports that help students reset and refocus. Learn how to guide children in naming their feelings, choosing coping tools, and building self-regulation skills they can use at school and beyond. As an alternative to the discussion forums in week 3 & 5 (ONLY), this course offers two optional Google Meet sessions, each approximately 20 minutes long. 1st meet 7/08, 2nd meet 7/29, 3rd meet 8/10 –7:30 PM.