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ADHD Is Awesome: A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving with ADHD

Class Details

  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 1/5/2026 - 2/15/2026
  • Adams State Credit: 2
  • Nonmember Price: $190
  • CEA Member Price: $90

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 28 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 5/4/2025 - 6/15/2025
  • Adams State Credit: 2
  • Nonmember Price: $190
  • CEA Member Price: $90

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 40 of 40
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 1/13/2025 - 2/16/2025
  • Adams State Credit: 2
  • Nonmember Price: $190
  • CEA Member Price: $90

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 16 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 3/31/2025 - 5/4/2025
  • Adams State Credit: 2
  • Nonmember Price: $190
  • CEA Member Price: $90

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 38 of 40
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 10/6/2025 - 11/14/2025
  • Adams State Credit: 2
  • Nonmember Price: $190
  • CEA Member Price: $90

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 20 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 5/18/2026 - 6/28/2026
  • Adams State Credit: 2
  • Nonmember Price: $190
  • CEA Member Price: $90

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 22 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 5/4/2026 - 6/14/2026
  • Adams State Credit: 2
  • Nonmember Price: $190
  • CEA Member Price: $90

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 20 of 30

About the Course

Why is ADHD Awesome? Find out in this book study, where teachers will actively participate in online learning to further develop their understanding of the lived experience of ADHD and reflect upon creative ways to empower and support their students with ADHD.

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Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Identify what ADHD is and how attention modulation affects daily living.
  • Learn how executive functioning operates differently with ADHD.
  • Reflect over the emotional side of the lived experience of a person with ADHD.
  • Create a learning task that works with the strengths of your students with ADHD.
  • Grade(s): Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Elementary K-5 Secondary 6-12
  • Subject(s): Professional Development Specialized Service Providers
  • Teacher Quality Standard(s): QS 2.B QS 4.B

Facilitator

Riana Bichler

Riana Bichler, MA, Secondary Education, Math, is a high school mathematics instructor with over 20 years of experience in Mesa County, CO, and a Wings Certified facilitator for CEA COpilot.

Riana is passionate about developing agency in her high school students and giving voice to the professional development needs of Colorado educators. In her free time, Riana enjoys performing vocally and spending time with family.

Reviews

Rachael Rothman Gates
I really enjoyed this course and highly recommend it for any teacher looking to meet the needs of students with ADHD and allow them to shine in the classroom enviroment!
Courtney Jaynes
Great course! Strength-based approach, great strategies that can be used immediately.
Melissa Flores-Bowen
I listened to this book and it was great! There are so many immediate tools that you can use today! This book also is a compassion building listen as Penn speaks about his shame at times with ADHD.

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