Professional Learning Course
Designing Lessons for Neurodiverse Learners
Move beyond accommodations and design lessons that support diverse cognitive profiles from the start.
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Course Overview
Neurodiverse learners bring unique strengths, needs, and ways of processing information. This course helps educators design lessons that reduce barriers before they appear—rather than relying on retroactive accommodations.
You’ll learn how to plan instruction that supports attention, working memory, processing speed, and executive functioning—while maintaining high expectations for all learners.
What You’ll Learn
- Understand common neurodivergent learning profiles and classroom impacts
- Identify hidden barriers in traditional lesson design
- Design lessons with flexible entry points and pathways
- Support executive functioning through structure and routines
- Apply UDL‑aligned strategies that benefit all learners
Who This Course Is For
- General education teachers supporting diverse learners
- Special educators and inclusion teachers
- Instructional coaches and curriculum designers
- Anyone seeking proactive, inclusive lesson design
Course Outline
- Lesson 1: Understanding Neurodiversity in Learning
- Lesson 2: Identifying Barriers in Traditional Lessons
- Lesson 3: Designing Flexible, Inclusive Learning Experiences
- Lesson 4: Supporting Executive Functioning Through Design