Workshops for Educators
Trainings for schools, childcare centers, camps and more aimed at equipping your team with neurodiversity affirming skills.
Neurodivergent children make up approximately 13% of the childhood population in the United States. These wonderful and unique children often require different educational, emotional and behavioral supports to thrive across environments.
At Nicole L. Stewart, LLC, we provide hands-on, interactive training to help teachers, counselors, and educational team members support each and every learner. Your team will be equipped to empower children and help them thrive.
Training Topics:
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Understanding Neurodiversity: Introduces staff to the concept of neurodiversity, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and respecting neurological differences. Discusses common neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, ADHD, anxiety and ODD and how they can manifest in children in your setting.
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Recognizing and Supporting Emotional Regulation: Provides strategies to identify emotional dysregulation in children. Teaches staff techniques to help children manage their emotions.
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Executive Functioning Skills: Explains the role of executive functioning in daily activities and how deficits can impact behavior and participation in activities. Offers practical interventions to support planning, organization, and time management.
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Positive Behavior Support: Trains staff on the principles of positive behavior support, including how to reinforce desired behaviors and reduce challenging ones. Discusses the importance of consistency and the use of positive reinforcement.
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Creating Inclusive Environments: Guide staff in developing inclusive activities and environments that accommodate all children. Offers tips for modifying activities to ensure every child can participate and feel included.
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Building Social Skills: Offers techniques for fostering social skills and peer interactions among learners. Discusses how to facilitate group activities, encourage cooperation, and resolve conflicts in a positive manner.
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De-escalation and Behavior Management: Equips staff with skills to handle behavior episodes and de-escalate potentially volatile situations. Teaches methods for staying calm, assessing the situation, and implementing de-escalation strategies.
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Parent and Caregiver Collaboration: Emphasizes the importance of collaborating with parents and caregivers. Provides strategies for effective communication and partnership to ensure continuity of care and support for the child beyond your setting.
How it works
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Flexible Packages: Each training topic is designed to be 1-2 hours. We will work collaboratively to identify the topic(s) that align with your organizations needs and mission. Trainings are booked in 2 hour increments, with discounts for longer training packages.
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Custom Trainings: All trainings will be individualized to your organization; we will meet prior to your training date to collaborate. Don't see a topic you need? Let's talk to see what we can create!
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Practical Strategies: I've been in nearly every role on the team, and know that staff members working directly with kids need accessible, easy-to-follow strategies for success. Each training includes with reflection points, and take-aways that can be implemented immediately.
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Resource Sharing: Each attendee receives a copy of materials and notes relevant to your training program. As the organization, you will also receive a copy for your records.
Who is it for?
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Schools, camps, childcare centers, enrichment activities, any one who is working with children
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Organizations looking to improve their inclusive practices and meet the needs of neurodivergent learners