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Description
Learn the history of the disorder, accepted methods to assess and identify students with the disorder, and various treatment methods that are currently being used to treat the disorder.
Welcome to Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), an interactive distance learning course designed to help you achieve a better understanding of ADHD and provide intervention strategies to facilitate positive student change. Find resources for yourself and parents who would like more help or information about ADHD.
This computer-based instruction course is a self-supporting program that provides instruction, structured practice, and evaluation all on your home or school computer. Technical support information can be found in the Help section of your course.
Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes
Syllabus:
Review Syllabus: Attention_Deficit_Disorder_Karen_Lea_VESi.pdf - COURSE MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BY AUGUST 15TH, 2025.
Objectives:
You will:
- Define the characteristics of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder for better understanding of the disorder.
- Provide a history of the disorder to increase knowledge and understanding.
- Increase your ability to identify and assess students possibly having the disorder.
- Increase the number of intervention strategies available to remediate academic problems and distracting or self-defeating behaviors.
- Provide information on various treatment methods used in the treatment of this disorder.
- Increase knowledge of the referral process for parents and/or professionals in education.
- Provide resources for fellow teachers and parents to help them and the students with whom they work.
Materials:
Title: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Information & Interventions for Effective Teaching, Dr. Karen Lea/Mick Jackson
Testimonials:
"IT WAS VERY ENJOYABLE TO OBTAIN THIS CLASS ONLINE AND COMPLETE ON MY OWN TIME."
"THE MOST VALUABLE PART WERE THE STRATEGIES TO USE IN THE CLASSROOM. SETTING UP A PLAN TO MAKE LEARNING POSITIVE AND ACHIEVABLE."
Registration Instructions
Online registration URL closes @ 5:00 p.m. on July 18, 2025. You will receive an electronic email when you have successfully registered.