Teacher to Teacher

Do you have students with ADHD in your classroom? Do you feel challenged to find the balance between the needs of your class and helping students with ADHD learn effectively? You are not alone.

CHADD (the National Resource on ADHD) has developed Teacher to Teacher (T2T). Designed by teachers, for teachers, this multisession, interactive training course is developed and taught by expert educators to give practical strategies and resources to educators working with students with ADHD.

Questions about Teacher to Teacher?

Please contact us online or email training@chadd.org.

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Designed by teachers, for teachers, this training program is developed by expert educators. Their experience and perspective are provided to educate teachers and school staff on ADHD. Comprehensive training and extensive resources are provided to participants, including an educator's manual (PDF).

Flexible options. Choose one module or purchase the entire course.

Learning Objectives for Teacher to Teacher

Module 1: Understanding ADHD, 2hrs.

Understand types of ADHD and corresponding symptoms.
Describe the causes of ADHD.
Analyze how differences in brain development and executive function deficits impact learning and behavior.
List how ADHD affects academic performance of elementary, middle, and high school students.
Discuss the most common challenges in each grade band and classroom interventions for overcoming the challenges.

Module 2: Classroom and Instructional Strategies, 2 hrs.

Module 3: Organization and Time Management Strategies, 2 hrs.

Module 4 – Strategies for Managing Emotional and Behavioral Challenges, 2 hrs.

Module 5 - Educational Equity and Law, 2 hrs.

Understand education laws and key aspects that affect the educational rights of students with ADHD.
Discuss eligibility under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and services to support students with ADHD.
Understand historical education practices and examine current approaches.
List effective educational practices and model programs.

WAYS TO TAKE THIS COURSE

For Individuals

$119 for CHADD members

$129 entire course | $69 per module

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School Districts and Organizations (Multi-License)

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EXPERT EDUCATORS

Dr. Anne Ellison

Dr. Anne Ellison is a past president of the Board of Directors of CHADD. She authored Interventions for ADHD: Treatment in developmental context, and Clinical neuropsychological assessment and interventions for children (2nd edition). Dr. Ellison was a co-editor of the CHADD Educator's Manual on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder from an educational perspective; and, a co-author of Teacher to Teacher. Dr. Ellison is a Professor Emerita at UWM and is teaching in the clinical psychology program at USCA. She was inducted into CHADD’s Hall of Fame.

Chris A. Zeigler Dendy

Chris A. Zeigler Dendy, a popular author, former educator, school psychologist, and children’s mental health professional with 45+ years’ experience, was the mother of three grown children and five grandchildren with ADHD. She and her late husband provided training nationally and internationally. She authored four popular books and two DVDs on ADHD. Her first book, Teenagers with ADD & ADHD has sold over 100,000 copies. Her latest book, Teaching Teens with ADD, ADHD, & Executive Function Deficits, 2nd ed, was released in 2011. In November of 2014, she received CHADD’s Lifetime Achievement Award; this was only the second time the award has been given. In 2006, she was inducted into CHADD’s Hall of Fame. As a volunteer, she was the lead author for the CHADD Educator's Manual and was a co-founder of CHADD's Teacher to Teacher program.