Who it's for
We support the professional learning of educators at every level.
Teachers who want practical strategies that improve student outcomes.
New and early-career educators who need coaching, mentoring and feedback.
Schools and districts that want courses designed around their own goals.
Professional development training for teachers
Differentiated, ongoing support, with an individualised, evidence-based approach.
Two-hour workshops
Ready-made workshops in 12 themes, for your whole staff or a small team.
Coaching and mentoring
Personalised coaching, mentoring and feedback on teaching practice, so educators keep growing over time.
Tailor-made courses
Courses designed around your school's unique needs and goals, on-site, online or blended.
Why we're different: a collaborative, supportive environment, and offerings we constantly update with international schools.
Workshops in 12 themes
Each workshop lasts two hours.
Active teaching strategies
Differentiation and personalised learning
Assessment and data
Classroom management and behaviour
Wellbeing and social-emotional learning
Inclusion
AI in the classroom
Blended and online learning
Literacy, numeracy and languages
STEM and creativity
Culture, community and equity
Leadership and professional growth
How we tailor professional development to your school
Step 1
Identify needs and goals
With leaders, teachers and stakeholders, using student data, surveys and staff feedback.
Step 2
Develop a plan
Specific objectives, timelines and resources, designed around your school.
Step 3
Select or design courses
Relevant, engaging courses tailored to your context.
Step 4
Deliver the workshops
On-site, online or blended, whichever suits you best.
Step 5
Evaluate effectiveness
Data and feedback from teachers and leaders, then we adjust the plan.
Step 6
Ongoing support
Coaching, mentoring and further courses, so skills keep developing.
Two short teacher trainings that reduced ADHD behaviours in class
Published research, not one of our clients.
The problem
90 primary school children (ages 6–12) in Dutch schools showed high levels of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that made lessons hard for them and their teachers.
What they did
Researchers at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam gave teachers one of two short trainings, or a waiting list. Each was two sessions: 2 hours at school, then a 45-minute video session a week later.
• Training A (prevent the behaviour): clear rules and instructions, talking through difficult moments in advance, structure in time and space.
• Training B (respond to the behaviour): specific praise, small rewards, planned ignoring, fair consequences, step-by-step shaping.
The result
Teachers in both groups saw fewer ADHD behaviours. Independent observers saw less off-task behaviour in both groups, and Training A also clearly improved attention. Most teachers would recommend the training to colleagues (88% and 77%).
What this means for your school
You do not need a long or expensive programme. Two focused sessions, built around a plan for one child, can change a classroom. We use this approach in our teacher training and inclusion work.
Source: Staff, A. I., van der Oord, S., Oosterlaan, J., Hornstra, R., Hoekstra, P. J., van den Hoofdakker, B. J., & Luman, M. (2022). Effectiveness of specific techniques in behavioral teacher training for childhood ADHD behaviors: Secondary analyses of a randomized controlled microtrial. Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, 50(7), 867–880.
Common questions
How long is a workshop?
Two hours.
Can you come to our school, or is it online?
Both. We deliver on-site workshops, online courses or blended learning, whichever suits you best.
Can you design a course just for our school?
Yes. Tailor-made courses start from your needs and goals, using your student data and staff feedback.
Do you run ADHD workshops for teachers?
Yes. Inclusion is one of our 12 themes, with support for ADHD, autism and dyslexia.
Book a workshop for your teachers.
Start with a free introductory consultation. No cost, no commitment.
Or email Maria Angelis: mangelis@infoacademicspecialists.com