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Webinar Recap: Empowering Teens with Research-Informed Strategies

August 14, 2025

Forman kicked off a new webinar series in August with “Learning in the Teenage Years: Empowering Your Student for Success With Research-Informed Strategies,” featuring three of our expert educators: Chief Cognition and Learning Officer Jenai Fitzpatrick, Associate Head of School Allie Maxwell, and Director of Cognition and Learning Kristin Simmers. 


This engaging conversation offered practical tools and research-backed strategies for understanding how teens learn and how to support them more effectively. For families seeking research-informed tips for parenting teens with ADHD or dyslexia, the session provided clear, applicable guidance rooted in current findings and Forman’s specialized expertise. Key topics explored included:

  • Neuroplasticity – Understanding how the teenage brain grows and adapts

  • Executive Function – Boosting focus, organization, and independence

  • Metacognition – Helping students become more self-aware, strategic learners. 

Whether you missed the live session or want to revisit the discussion, you can click here to watch the recording to access these valuable insights and tools. This webinar is especially helpful for parents looking to better support their teen at home using research-informed practices.


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