Professional Development Courses for Educators.

At Brainwise Academy, we believe in lifelong learning. Just like you, we see children as beautiful individuals with a gift to share. And we can help you unlock the potential in their brain.
Whether you are a new teacher or have been educating children for decades, it’s challenging to brighten young minds who think ‘outside-the-box’ within a traditional learning environment.
Our series of professional development courses for educators aim to empower you everyday. Backed by the latest research and practical techniques, learn how to be calm and confident as you steer children in your care to improved behavioural outcomes.

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Parent & Family Coaching Therapy Sessions - 5 hours
Five one hour sessions of online family, child and parent coaching therapy with Dr Shields.
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Parent & Family Coaching Therapy Sessions - 32 hours
Join a 32 hour program with Dr Shields to support you in your care and support of your children at home with emotional development, social engagement and behavioural choices.
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The Brainwise Professional Mentoring Program - 32 Hours
Join a 32-week professional mentoring program designed for professionals in psychology, counseling, psychotherapy, education, and special education who are seeking to enhance their skills in child developmental evaluation, conceptualization, intervention planning, and implementation. Gain invaluable insights and support from Dr. Shields to strengthen your ability to provide a holistic model of care in your practice. Professionals have the opportunity to: 1. Present and discuss de-identified cases for evaluation and conceptualization. 2. Gain insights into specific areas of child development from diverse disciplines, including neuroscience, psychology, neuropsychology, and education. 3. Receive a comprehensive and tailored strategy for understanding and managing complex childhood challenges.
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The Brainwise Kindy Method Program
Whether you are a new teacher or have been educating children for decades, it’s challenging to brighten young minds who think ‘outside-the-box’ within a traditional learning environment. The Brainwise Kindy Method Program is a whole center program aimed at empowering educators. This course is designed as a comprehensive program to be implemented as a professional development training program that is self-paced, backed my evidence, and provides practical strategies and resources to implement in a demanding environment.
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Full Price $3000

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The Brainwise Home Learning Program
Designed for parents who wish to support capacity in areas of learning, adaptive functioning, and socio-emotive development for children and youths with neurodiversity as part of daily living and care this course offers a 12-week program that can be implemented by parents and carers at home. Our course covers planning, coping with resistance, making learning fun, and building living skills! Course material available in stages from 24 October 2024.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to your questions about Brainwise Academy.
How do I access my course?

Brainwise Academy offers on-demand, self-paced online learning courses for adults. You will need to have a computer and access to the internet to access the material.

What do I need to complete the course?

To complete the courses, you require access to a laptop or desktop computer. Courses are presented on the Brainwise Academy website so you will require the internet to be able to access content. Courses are generally designed to actively build knowledge and skills so a notebook may also come in handy.

How long can I access the course?

You gain lifetime access to your course material upon purchase.

Can I email you or call you with questions during the course?

Yes. You can email Dr Nicolene Shields with questions as you complete your course.

I feel out-of-depth caring for children with challenging behaviour. Will this course help me?

Our courses are designed to help teachers put problematic behaviour in the context of the developmental changes and neurological underpinnings that govern specific behaviours. You will also receive practical tips and strategies for the classroom; a busy learning environment.

Will this course help me learn techniques to improve my confidence when faced with scenarios of challenging behaviour?

Brainwise Academy is on a mission to empower parents and teachers with knowledge about the underpinnings of challenging behaviour. When you understand the processes that start and maintain these behaviours, you can be in a better position to present more functional alternatives to meet childrens’ needs.

Will this course count towards my CPD (Continuing Professional Development)?

Here at Brainwise we aim to build sound capacity among early years educators by offering knowledge from multiple disciplines.  Courses are designed to develop educators' ability to provide services within their early learning sectors. All programs are delivered as a whole-center approach so that all members gain professional development experience.

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If you want to learn a better way to nurture your child’s growth, it’s a no-brainer.
Join one of our proven and practical courses and become real-world ready to change your child’s challenging behaviour.
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