Supporting Students Struggling With Focus and Sustained Attention
Overview
This presentation will provide teachers with practical strategies that can be used in an in-person or virtual classroom to support students who are struggling to focus. There are a variety of reasons why students may struggle to focus. Regardless, all supports must have a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens. An overview of strategies with specific examples of how to implement strategies for a variety of student needs will be discussed. We will also address common misconceptions teachers and schools may have when providing students with supports.