Become a More Mindful Educator
Teaching is Hard! Let’s Make It Feel a Little More Manageable.
Free Online Professional Development For Teachers
Teachers consistently name student behavior and student engagement as top concerns. If that sounds familiar, this Professional Development series was made for you.
FocusedKids’ free monthly online PD is designed for educators working with children ages 2–12 who want practical, brain-based tools that actually work — and a community that genuinely understands the weight of this work.
Because before you can show up for your students, you have to be able to show up for yourself.
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This Professional Development Series Will Help You…
Who It’s For
If you’re one of the professionals listed below, this series is for you!
Upcoming Free Professional Development Meetings
More professional development events will be coming soon. Stay tuned!
What Participants Are Saying
I loved what FocusedKids teaches me to apply in my classroom. The kids are more aware of their feelings and their actions. They are a more focused and happy group. THANK YOU FocusedKids team!
The methods and practices I’ve learned have made a big difference in my classroom. Calm, peaceful moments to connect with kids have led to way less time managing behavior and more engaged learning.
This PD was just what I needed. It is so important to take care of ourselves and our stress so we can bring loving, positive energy into the classroom.
Thank you so much for every single session. I have been doing them for 3 years and I always learn a ton. This year I put into practice more grounding exercises and they help my students to stay focused!
Recent Professional Development Meeting Recordings
End-of-Year SEL Reflection & Next Steps
In our May professional development session, Amanda Petersen guided teachers through a focused end-of-year reflection on SEL practice. Participants selected an SEL lesson that went well and a student who struggled with regulation, spent time writing about what felt meaningful, and then shared concrete classroom moments.
Nervous System Regulation for Students and Teachers with Autum Romano
In this professional development session, Autum Romano introduced teachers to the transformative power of Polyvagal Theory. Autum provided a variety of sensory-based interventions and co-regulation strategies designed to support all learners, particularly neurodivergent students.
Spilling the Tea on ADHD with Kathy Flaminio and Judy Richardson-Mahre
The February Professional Development session of the 2025-2026 school year, led by Kathy Flaminio and Judy Richardson-Mahre, provided educators with valuable insights into ADHD, aiming to dispel myths and enhance understanding of the condition's impact on learning and behavior.