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Red flag symbolizing the early signs of learning disabilities in children

Heads Up, Teachers: Red Flags for Possible LD

Tutor Jan Rowe, applying teaching strategies for students with ADHD or LD

"I Can't Imagine Doing Anything Else"

Teenage school boy with ADHD with a backpack walking to school

8 Reasons Teachers Should Rethink Homework

ADHD children enjoying themselves at school.

“How I Bring Out My Students’ Unique Skills”

“I Am What I Choose to Become!”

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10 Back-to-School Promises from a Very Cool Teacher

Angry little cute girl with ADHD blowing steam from ears, vector cartoon illustration.

Flip the Switch on Power Struggles

Students who are interested raise their hands to participate in class.

6 Reasons Why I Love Teaching Children with ADHD

ADHD-Friendly Apps for Kids: Organization and Homework Help

Open Educational Resources: A Trove of ADHD-Friendly Teaching Tools

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Shame on All the Grownups, Teachers Who Make Me Feel Ashamed

Your distracted child's seating arrangements and where his school desk is can make all the difference

The Best Seat in the House

ADHD discipline help for when your child just looks up, and ignores everything you say.

Show and Tell: Defeat Distraction in the Classroom

Using art to teach kids with learning disabilities

Up with the Arts

For Teachers

The New IEP App Will Make Your Life a Lot Easier

A newly updated IEP app, designed by NASET, may help special education teachers design effective...

ADHD boy doodles in his notebook instead of taking notes at school

School Behavior

How to Solve 8 Common Behavior Problems in the Classroom

Incessant pen clicking. Lashing out when things go wrong. Lying. And other classroom behavior...

ADHD boy writing on a school chalk board

For Teachers

What I Wish My Son’s Teachers Knew About Him and ADHD

One mother shares what she wishes all teachers knew about the ADHD students in their classroom. Read...

A teacher helps a twice exception student with her work.

For Teachers

11 Ways Teachers Can Help Students with ADHD

Struggling to get through to a student with ADHD? Here, education experts share strategies to help...

Blocks that spell out teach on a wooden desk

For Teachers

Be That Teacher Who Breaks Through

Students with ADHD learn differently. This presents a challenge and an opportunity — for more visual,...

Reading Comprehension Strategies for ADHD Children: Teacher Tips

For Teachers

How to Create Reading All-Stars (Part 3)

After they turn the final page, students with ADHD can boost their critical thinking skills with...

A father reads with his two kids in the park. Spending quality time together is one strategy for how to be a better dad.

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How to Create Reading All-Stars (Part 2)

Children enjoy reading if they can connect to the assignment—and teachers can help them do it. Here...

A teacher helps a girl who is struggling in class. She may have a learning disability.

For Teachers

OMG: My Eye-Opening Discoveries After Shadowing My Students

One woman spent a day as a student and found herself wishing she could go back and change her...

Classroom of ADHD students with tables and globe in focus in foreground

For Teachers

Kids Rule

By building a sense of belonging and helping them stay engaged, this teacher makes sure our kids do...

Have students color key directions to improve listening skills

For Teachers

Listen Up!

Make sure students don't miss a moment of instruction with these tips for drawing t...

students with ADHD who are engaged and interested in science class

For Teachers

Bored No More

This teacher's advice for getting middle school kids involved in lessons: Fish around until you find...

For Teachers

ADHD Secrets My Teacher Should Know

"I need your patient encouragement, not shaming remarks" — an ADHD student shares insight into how he...

A frustrated student puts her head down and refuses help for executive function disorder.

For Teachers

Lost, Late, or Burnt Out?

A student with ADHD may start off the school year organized and eager to do her best, but become...

Rubic's Cube helps Peggy White build a bond with her students

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Dynamo in the Classroom

This teacher recognizes that every ADHD student is different - and builds relationships to help them...

For Teachers

Smoother Transitions

When switching activities throws kids with attention deficit off balance, these tips will help them...

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