Professional Learning and Development

Support for teachers and schools

Because no two children are alike, teacher training cannot possibly prepare you for every unique student.  Understanding and connecting with children with social, emotional or behavioural differences can be challenging, even for experienced teachers. Acorn provides direct consultation to teachers and administrators, as well as training workshops for your whole staff.

Acorn provides professional learning and development to help educators and schools create inclusive communities. Any of the following workshops can be tailored to your school’s unique needs:

  • Understanding Autism

  • Understanding ADHD

  • Positive behaviour support

  • Supporting neurodiverse learners to succeed

  • The importance of communication (including AAC such as PECS or device use)

  • Social relationships

  • Executive functioning

  • Sensory processing

  • Handwriting

  • Trauma-informed practice

“The world needs different kinds of minds to work together.”

— Temple Grandin