What This Course Is About
This course—built from our widely attended webinar—helps educators truly understand ADHD: not as a deficit, but as a difference in how the brain manages energy, attention, and information.
What You’ll Learn
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A clear, shared definition of ADHD
How it shows up in classrooms, why it’s often misunderstood, and what students can do with the right supports.
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What ADHD looks like in real classrooms
Inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and executive function gaps—and what these behaviors actually mean.
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The three pillars that help ADHD learners thrive Structure. Connection. Consistency.
Practical ways to build each one into daily routines.
You Can Use Immediately
- Visual routines & task chunking
- Predictable transitions
- Movement & sensory supports
- Two-minute resets
- Behavioral pre-corrects
- Behavior-specific praise
- “Start together” task initiationSmall steps repeated consistently
Why This Matters
Designed for Both Teachers & Administrators
Jacky Williams is an experienced educator, coach, and behavior specialist with a passion for creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments. She has extensive experience working with students with emotional and behavioral disorders and supports schools in implementing Tier 1 practices that promote psychological safety and student wellbeing. As a consultant with Northshore Learning, Jacky provides training and coaching to educators oneffective, research-informed strategies for building positive classroom climates.
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Total Time Needed: 1 Hour
TESTIMONIALS
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"Great tips!"
Lauren, Bishop Lynch High School, TX
"This was AMAZING! Thank you for providing practical strategies that can immediately be implemented."
"Great strategies. I have some in mind that I will start as soon as possible. Thank you!"
Ruth, American School of Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Brains in Motion: Understanding & Supporting Learners with ADHD
A practical, neuroscience-aligned course for educators and school leaders