Online Classes from Cengage Gale - Goliath

“ I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed this course. I have struggled for years to make headway with this topic. I bought books (that I couldn't get myself to read), I watched videos (during which I tuned out), and I attended workshops (which were all style and no substance). All this, despite having a very real need and desire to learn more about how to help kids with ADHD. This course was enjoyable, informative, and engaging. It was the first course I opened when I got online and the one for which I was most eager to complete assignments. You made the material accessible without "dumbing it down," and offered lots of practical tips along the way. It was also very interactive and I appreciate that you read our posts and responded to them. ”

“ Thank you so much, Ellen for a great course. Even though this was an online course, your kind and approachable manner all made us feel as if we were in a classroom with you. We really appreciated your timely replies to discussion topics and assignments. Thank you for sharing all your personal insights and strategies, they will definitely be used by all of us on our teaching journey. I think if we strive to be half the teacher you are, we'll be touching childrens' lives in the same positive way. ”

“ Your course has given me tools that help me feel empowered. I often cry out loud (half laugh, half cry) as I read your lessons as I can relate to so many examples and you make me feel so hopeful for my own children and for my students. After almost two years of continually trying and searching for strategies to help my 6-yr old son (even with medication and multiple adjustments for him), I have often felt ready to give up. I have been using many of your suggested tricks (multiple dining room table seats and guided questions) and feel you have given me ideas for strategies to use as he grows and becomes more able to self analyze. Thank you. ”

“ Ellen, I loved this course! You brought so much light into a dark and unknown world. I can not thank you enough for all your dedication to such a difficult disorder and for sharing all of your knowledge with your class. I knew nothing about ADHD and now I feel as though I have the tools to help my son succeed and become the best person he can be, despite having ADHD. ”

“ Thanks so much. I am almost ready to take my final exam. This has been such a valuable course for me. I have taken many courses over the past 20 years, and this has been my favorite because I actually learned real-life practical strategies to use with my son and in my classroom. This is what professional development is supposed to be! ”

“ This is an excellent class. I learned so much about ADHD and was able to use the knowledge immediately in my class. I was so excited about what I learned that I asked my principal if I can share some of the classroom strategies during one of our teacher inservice sessions. My students with ADHD will have a much more knowledgeable teacher who will use the strategies taught to make my classroom more friendly and appropriate for all my students. This is one of the best classes I have taken. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. ”

“ Thank you for developing such an excellent course. Although I am not a teacher, as a parent of a 15 year old son with ADHD, I found this information to be invaluable! My son read every lesson and learned a lot...we are both in a much better place as a result of this information. ”

“ This was so awesome. I started the class extremely frustrated with my ADHD sons and homeschooled students ages 14 and 7...Now I feel so encouraged and have already used strategies I learned in this class. I have a whole different attitude. My sons are so thankful! This instructor has been the greatest for her practical examples, and quick yet thoughtful responses to all questions and comments posted in the discussion area...Thanks so much! ”

“ Thank you, Ellen, for providing a very rich learning opportunity. This is by far one of the best courses I have taken! The content is relevant to today's students' needs; I appreciate the plethora of new strategies I can use for working with these students and provide in my coaching/collaborations with teachers and teams. I can't say enough about how beneficial this course has been to my work and my perspective on individuals with ADHD. Thank you! ”

“ I have spent the better part of my son's life trying to calm him down before bedtime. Not once did I think that perhaps his room and the clutter in there might have something to do with the reasons why it is difficult for him to calm down...My son already suffers from anxiety, however I didn’t think his room was causing any of the anxiety or distraction from sleep. It definitely was! We spent an afternoon cleaning and organizing his room and he feels so much pride in it that he has kept it that way...I have read many books and articles on ADHD. This course was by far the best money I have spent to date trying to help my son. ”