(HS Lyons 065722 2026) Barriers to Engagement in Learning & What You Can Do About Them
Tracking # 20-1365301
Course overview
I was that kid - bright, curious, and full of energy - struggling in classrooms that didn't fit how I learned. Watch me for this 1-hour, 15-minute session to discover how common barriers to learning for bright, busy students can be corrected using evidence-based strategies. Participants will explore practical, low-cost approaches -- movement, flexible seating, sensory supports, executive-function scaffolds, and social-emotional tools -- while following the arc of the classroom experience: identifying environmental and structural barriers, integrating supports that boost attention and participation, and cultivating a growth-oriented social-emotional climate that helps students thrive.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Justin Lyons is the owner of Special Connects, LLC. He is an independent contractor with the New York Department of Education. Justin Lyons receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Justin Lyons has no relevant non-financial relationships.