Teaching Motivated Minds: Austin TX, November 12-14

New for Spring 2026: Schema Theory Workshop — limited seats available.

Transform Your Teaching with Brain- Based Strategies

We offer evidence-based teaching strategies grounded in cognitive science and neuroscience research. Our professional development workshops are designed especially for PK-12 educators and school leaders. 

5000+

Teachers Trained

Transform Your Teaching with Brain Based Strategies

Evidence-based teaching strategies grounded in cognitive science and neuroscience research. Professional development workshops designed for K-12 educators and school leaders.

5000+

Teachers Trained

Teacher Training

Teacher Training Workshops

Professional development for educators based on cognitive science; coaching for school leaders based on psychology and neuroscience research.

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Bring evidence-based cognitive science professional development to your school or district.

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Why Choose Us

Why Cognitive Science Professional Development?

Evidence-Based Teaching Training

Cognitive psychology and educational neuroscience offer research-informed guidance

Practical Classroom Application

Workshops provide brain-based classroom strategies that teachers can use right away

Improved Student Engagement

Learning science principles enhance classroom attention and increase student motivation

Professional Growth

Professional development workshops foster individual and community development

Our Workshops

Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies That Work

Bring learning science and educational neuroscience to your classroom with research-backed strategies

Working Memory

Long Term Memory

Attention

Motivation Science

Schema Theory

Student & Parent Workshops

Workshops for Students or Parents

Bring brain science directly to students and parents. These engaging workshops teach practical study strategies, time management, and learning techniques based on cognitive science research.

"How to Study Less and Learn More": A Talk for Students

Evidence-based study strategies including retrieval practice and working-memory management

Parent Learning Workshops

Help parents understand how memory works and how to support their children’s learning at home

My Books

Evidence-Based
Teaching Resources

A Classroom Teacher's Quest to Evaluate 'Brain-Based' Teaching Advice
The Science of Working Memory and Attention for the Classroom Teacher
The Science of Motivation for the Classroom Teacher

Media & Content

Videos & Podcasts

Explore learning science insights through video content and podcast episodes on cognitive science in education

Educational Videos

Watch short videos on brain-based teaching strategies, working memory, attention, and other cognitive science topics for educators.

Podcast Episodes

Listen to in-depth discussions on neuroscience in education, evidence-based teaching methods, and cognitive science research.

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Educator Feedback

Raves & Reviews

Andrew brings clarity, humor, and generosity to research, making complex ideas accessible and genuinely useful for classroom practice and professional learning.

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Meg L

Math teacher

Andrew’s presentation was engaging, practical, and inspiring. Participants found its content and strategies highly valuable, and their positive feedback reflected both his expertise and the session’s impact.

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Nadine G

Coordinator of 21st Century Learning

Andrew delivers high-quality, research-informed, humorous, and engaging presentations. An experienced educator himself, Andrew meets teachers where they are and helps take their understanding to the next level.

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Rachel N

High-school Spanish teacher 
“Andrew brings clarity, humor, and generosity to research, making complex ideas accessible and genuinely useful for classroom practice and professional learning.”

Meg L

Math teacher

“Andrew’s presentation was engaging, practical, and inspiring. Participants found its content and strategies highly valuable, and their positive feedback reflected both his expertise and the session’s impact.”

Nadine G

Coordinator of 21st Century Learning
“Andrew delivers high-quality, research-informed, humorous, and engaging presentations. An experienced educator himself, Andrew meets teachers where they are and helps take their understanding to the next level.”

Rachel N

High-school Spanish teacher
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Join educators across the country who are implementing neuroscience in education training and cognitive science for school leaders

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