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ADHD affects nearly 8% of the world’s population.  Regardless of country or culture, one in thirteen people have the condition.  Many are quick to think that ADHD is “over diagnosed,” “just an excuse,” or simply “not real.”  For anyone who has it, or has lived with someone who does, you know very well that this…

Quit Your Day Job Everyone wants a piece of you. You, Subject Matter Expert, you!  You, Experienced Educator, you! You have a fan base spanning into the hundreds. You’re widely sought after. In demand. You set the price. You, my friend, are a ROCKSTAR!  (clap, clap)   Wake up from your dream. You’ll get there…

When I speak with special education teachers across the country –teaching in all socio-economic settings, public and private– they all tell me the same things: “I’m teaching students with disabilities. But I’m expected to lead them to higher and higher expectations!” “I don’t have the time to do my job completely! Nor do I have…

The Misconception: Private school is for the high achievers who are excited to learn and study! They have unlimited resources. The preppy, peppy, happy students are all destined to attend the most prestigious universities. Parents and alumni stand united in their support of the vision and dreams of the school and its’ educators! The Reality: You are…

How to Be an Optimal Teacher… Even with a Million Mandates! “A Good Teacher Is a Self-Abuser!” My grad-school professor said this years ago. His words pierced right through me! “Yes!” I thought, “He’s absolutely right!” I was still teaching in the classroom; every day ended in frustration.  It was something different each day.  Perhaps…

Not sure your students will get engaged? Concerned there’s not enough content to fill your year-long class?  There are simple solutions, such as allowing time for: Getting Students in the Green Zone Group Discussions Guided & Independent Practice 1-1 Meetings These strategies are much more than “time-fillers;” they are gateways to building greater levels of…

“How Do I Fit SOAR® into Our Schedule?” Working SOAR into your schedule is likely the greatest roadblock to overcome. On this page, we explore: Who Will Get This Instruction? Example Schedules from school across the country Who Will Get This Instruction? Your options typically fall into three categories: The Whole School Creating a culture of…

“SOAR Learning began from seeds of frustration from a former “struggling student.” Today, it has grown into a worldwide, best-selling curriculum! Hi! We are co-founders of SOAR® Learning: Susan Kruger Winter, M.Ed. (I’m the former struggling student) & my husband, Brian Winter, M.Ed. We each spent years as classroom teachers, living the pressure and demands of classroom teaching: overloaded curriculum, limited…

Training is not required for using the SOAR® Curriculum, but it is encouraged for schools or districts adopting SOAR® with 3 or more teachers. Training options include: Live, Virtual Training (Zoom): Eight steps to get started  Live, In-Person: Optimize SOAR principles + curriculum in YOUR environment Live, In-Person:Customized professional development sessions hosted by the authors…