Professional Development (FASD)

The Building Blocks of Brain Development & Neuroeducational Evaluation

This module provides information on brain development and a simple framework for understanding and addressing the needs of students with all types of learning differences.

[Time: 48 minutes]

• Presentation Slides - Building Blocks of Brain Development (PDF)

Understanding the Intersection between Brain Injury and Mental Health Conditions

A child who sustains a brain injury is vulnerable to developmental, psychosocial and biochemical consequences. Increase your understanding of and how best to address the needs of these students.

[Time: 33 minutes]

• Presentation Slides - Brain Injury and Mental Health Conditions (PDF)

Understanding Brain Injury and the Intersection with Challenging Behaviors: "Can't versus Won't"

A brain-based approach to identifying the root cause of behavior and effectively addressing a students’ challenging behaviors.

[Time: 27 minutes]

Brain Injury 101: Laying the Framework

This module provides information on what a brain injury is, the different types of brain injury, and how school teams can identify the areas of impact of brain injuries.

[Time: 55 minutes]

•  Presentation Slides - Brain Injury 101: Laying the Framework (PDF)

Brain-Based Classroom & Executive Function Strategies

[Time 1 hour 3 minutes]

• Presentation Slides - Brain-Based Classroom & Executive Function Strategies (PDF)

Register & Watch: 

To view any of the Understanding the Brain Learning Series modules participants must complete the series registration. Upon completion of the registration an email will be sent with a link to view the module(s) selected. 

Understanding the Brain Series Registration

Evaluation & Certificate:

After viewing each module participants will be able to receive CDE credit once they complete the module evaluation & knowledge check. A link to the evaluation and knowledge check will be provided in the registration email. A passing score required to receive a certificate.