SUPPORTING THE WHOLE CHILD: A Guide to Learning Differences and Mental Health for Educators

Are you an educator committed to helping every student thrive? Do you want to understand the often-complex connections between learning differences and mental health challenges in the classroom? Join Blackbird Health Founder Amy Edgar, APRN, CRNP, FNP-C for an insightful and interactive webinar designed specifically for educators like you.
In this webinar, you'll learn:
- How learning differences affect mental health and vice versa: Go beyond labels and understand the various ways students learn and process information, from formal learning disabilities to sensory sensitivities and different learning styles.
- Preventing the downward spiral: Learn how unaddressed learning differences can lead to anxiety, learned helplessness, behavioral issues, and school refusal. Discover how you can disrupt this cycle.
- Creating the upward spiral: Explore practical strategies to empower students, recognize strengths, acknowledge challenges, and implement differentiated instruction.
- Understanding the whole child: Dive into Blackbird Health's integrated model, emphasizing collaboration and holistic support for students' learning, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Supporting parents through the IEP process: Gain valuable tips for communicating clearly, validating concerns, providing resources, and fostering a collaborative partnership with families.
- Practical classroom strategies: Take away actionable steps to implement in your classroom immediately, creating a more inclusive and supportive environment.
We know you're busy, so we have two webinar sessions available. If you can't make either time, register anyway and we'll send you the recording.
May 21, 2025
12:00 PM EST
June 3, 2025
4:00 PM EST
About Our Presenter
Amy Edgar, APRN, CRNP, FNP
Co-Founder, Blackbird Health
Amy Edgar is the Founder of Blackbird Health. With more than 25 years in practice, Amy is a recognized leader in understanding the co-conditions of children's mental health related to learning differences. In 2023, The Healthcare Insights listed Amy as one of the 10 most influential women entrepreneurs in the healthcare ecosystem. Amy has dedicated her career to helping every kid be the best version of themselves. Connect Amy on LinkedIn.