UPCOMING EVENTS: Educator Workshops, Conferences, Parent Workshops
UPCOMING EVENTS: Educator Workshops, Conferences, Parent Workshops
July 28, 2026
UNH Virtual Educator Workshop
Practical Strategies for Executive Functioning
July 30, 2026
UNH Virtual Educator Workshop
Behavioral Health in the Classroom
August 17, 2026
UNH Virtual Workshop
Trauma Informed Behavior Plans
August 18, 2026
UNH Virtual Workshop
ADHD Classroom Hacks
September 24-25 2026
NHAIMH Conference
September 29, 2026
UNH Virtual Workshop
Understanding and Supporting Neurodiversity w/ a UDL Aproach
October 22, 2026
UNH Virtual Workshop
Trauma Informed Instruction
Learn what the latest research says about ADHD and Executive Functioning in children to better understand the impacts in the classroom such as working memory, cognitive flexibility, and self regulation/inhibition.
You will walk away with practical, evidence based strategies to improve these areas and specifically improve attending, organizing/planning, task initiation, managing emotions, and self-monitoring.
Since many other students often struggle with various executive functioning due to trauma, anxiety, or disabilities, these strategies can be applied for a variety of populations.
Whether there is an official diagnosis of a behavioral health disorder or a student who exhibits many of the symptoms, the impact on the classroom is similar. These students often struggle with interpersonal skills, engagement, problem solving, and resilience.
Get an overview of disorders including Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and how they often overlap with Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder to better understand how they impact classroom functioning as well as what instructional and environmental strategies teachers can implement to better support students with these needs.
If your go-to behavior intervention is sticker charts, developing a behavior plan intimidates you, or you're tired of other professionals writing behavior plans for students in your class, this workshop is for you.
Behaviors are a common part of classrooms and when some can't be managed with typical Tier I classroom management techniques, we need to think about more individualized plans to prevent and respond to behaviors. Learn the basics of behavior, evidence-based Tier II and III interventions and how to identify which is right for your student, and the basics of developing Behavior Plans that work.
The ADHD brain is wired differently, and neuroscience shows us that it is not a disorder of being unable to pay attention, but rather a difficulty in paying attention to too much and effectively filtering out irrelevant stimuli. This workshop will delve into some common characteristics of ADHD, such as dopamine seeking, motivation, time blindness, cognitive overload, task paralysis, and evidence-based strategies to support these needs.
NH Association of Infant Mental Health is hosting the 31st Annual Conference on “The Power of Attachment: Connection, Regulation, and Growth.”
I’ll be presenting a break out session on “Behind Behavior: Identifying Unmet Needs, Lagging Skills, and Limited Beliefs” on 9/24 1:00-2:30.
More info here.
There’s a recent movement in the neurodiverse community to celebrate our differences, and in the classroom, this means that educators need to find a balance between pushing students to grow and accepting their capabilities. Most teachers are expected to have a basic understanding of disabilities and their impacts on learning, but few teacher prep programs include this information. This course provides an introduction to the common characteristics of various disabilities, special education eligibility criteria, and the best ways to support these students.
You'll practice identifying how to prioritize skills and expectations, as well as remove barriers using neurodiverse practices so that all students can succeed to their full potential. Learn about Universal Design for Learning and how to proactively design lessons for success, instead of responding to problems as they pop up, using UDL rubrics. Whether you’re new to the classroom or a veteran teacher seeking a refresher, this workshop will empower you with up-to-date information on diverse learning needs. There will be opportunities to collaborate, work through scenarios, and apply the content to your setting, ensuring you leave with strategies you can implement immediately.
Trauma informed practices in instruction benefit all students and can be a universal approach that's easier to implement than you think. Learn about the research behind trauma and toxic stress and how it affects the brain and learning/behaviors in order to recognize the signs and symptoms, so we can shift our mindset and how we're perceiving challenges.
Build your toolbox of practical classroom and school wide strategies to clearly identify and remove barriers to student success, teach and model coping skills, and build connections with even the most difficult students. Re-think traditional discipline procedures and move towards a focus on restorative practices and repairing relationships. You will walk away with evidence based practices that you can implement in your classroom the very next day.
Parent ADHD Webinar Series
Access 1hr sessions for up to date, neuroscience driven, educator and parent informed, neurodiverse affirming, and practical strategies for parents of children with ADHD, suspected ADHD, or just still developing executive functioning skills (all our kids under 26 yrs old!).
FREE! Understanding the ADHD Brain: The ADHD Brain is often misunderstood. Understand the difficulty in getting the right diagnosis, how it presents differently in girls, and review common characteristics and misconceptions through a strength baed and neurodiverse affirming lens.
1) All Things Regulation: Those with ADHD tend to have difficulty "pumping the breaks" to regulate their body, mind, and emotions. Learn practical ways to build self-awareness, identify needed supports, and establish positive coping strategies.
2) Motivation and the Dopamine Link: The ADHD doesn't produce as much dopamine as a typical brain. Delve into how this impacts our children, ways to channel their dopamine seeking energy, and help them generate "hacks" to increase attention.
3) Task Paralysis and the Perfectionist Link: The ADHD brain doesn't get rewarded in the same way by doing boring, unimportant, and uninteresting tasks. This (and some other factors) often lead to "getting stuck" and/or procrastinating. We'll discuss strategies to GET STARTED.
4) Cognitive Overload and the Working Memory Link: The ADHD is processing a lot of information at once and can get overstimulated and overwhelmed. We'll discuss the challenge with working memory and how to add supports that reduce that mental load.
5) Time Blindness and the Impulsivity Link: The ADHD brain's concept of time is "now" and "not now," which can create difficulties in managing, anticipating, and judging time to meet deadlines and get things done. We'll discuss strategies for making time more concrete, hacks that create a sense of urgency, and supports to manage time better.
$30/session or $100 for all 5. Register for more info here
UNH Teacher PD (virtual): Video and Peer Modeling to Teach SEL Skills
Peer models and video modeling are effective tools in teaching students social/emotional related skills because they provide the visual of what to do combined with the script of what to say in student friendly ways. Peer modeling allows students to practice their skills while also helping others and leaves students feeling empowered, connected, and more accountable. Video modeling can be a tool in helping students learn skills in real life contexts and scenarios that are meaningful. This workshop will show you how to structure the use of video modeling and peer modeling to teach, practice, and build social emotional skills in the CASEL Competencies of Self Awareness, Self Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision Making. Learn how to implement these at the Tier I level to teach whole class expectations such as how to agree/disagree constructively, accept feedback, and what group work looks like as well as at the Tier III level to teach student goals such as “reading the room,” reframing negative self-talk, or using replacement/coping strategies. There will be opportunities to collaborate, work through scenarios, and apply the content to your setting so you leave with strategies you can implement tomorrow.
NHSAA 2023 Best Practices in SEL Conference
Sarah is presenting 2 sessions on Re-Thinking Discipline
UNH Teacher PD (virtual) Workshop: Trauma Informed Instruction
Build your toolbox of practical classroom and schoolwide strategies to clearly identify and remove barriers to student success, teach and model coping skills, and build connections with even the most difficult students. Re-think traditional discipline procedures and move towards a focus on restorative practices and repairing relationships. You will walk away with evidence based practices that you can implement in your classroom the very next day.