Unstuck for Schools

Unstuck worked well for students with ASD and ADHD in improving classroom behaviors.

Improves emotional recognition and regulation
Reduces meltdowns and shutdowns
Develops flexible problemsolving skills
Supports neuro- affirming practice
Supports families to use Unstuck strategies and supports at home
Is feasible and adaptable to their practice settings
Supports self-advocacy skills

(Anthony, Kenworthy et al., 2026)

Why Use Unstuck in Schools?

Classrooms are more peaceful
Students learn flexible problem solving
Supports important IEP goals
Useful for any student struggling with getting stuck, regardless of dx
Easy, contagious language becomes the norm in classrooms promoting a more effective lea

What is the impact of poor EF’s in school?

Dysregulation and outburst
Withdrawal or refusal to do work
Students being labeled as difficult and non compliant rather than being understood as struggling
Frustration on every level: student, teacher, administrator

But…EF’s can be taught!

For Educators

Getting Started

Start with fast facts, sample lessons, educator guidance, curriculum, and online training.

These steps help teachers and school teams understand the benefits of Unstuck, choose the right lesson materials, and prepare for implementation.

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Review Unstuck Fast Facts

Look at the Unstuck Fast Facts to see the benefits of Unstuck and share them with colleagues.

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Start with a sample lesson

Look at a sample lesson for the age group you teach.

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Hear from educators

See what educators say about how to implement Unstuck in schools.

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Buy the curriculum

Buy the curriculum and read the Introduction before getting started.

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Complete online training

Complete online training, with optional CEUs, for only $25.

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Educator Video Resources

Elementary Middle And High School

Resources for Schools

Professionals have a wealth of resources to chose from in our resource library. Those include:

The Full Curriculum
Clinic-tested adaptations of the full curriculum (including fewer lessons overall)
Suggestions for parent education and support
Online Training opportunities

Books

Curriculum for Students Ages 8-11

An executive function curriculum to improve flexibility, planning, and organization through 21 small group lessons and fun activities.

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Curriculum for Ages 11-15

An executive function curriculum to improve flexibility, planning, and organization through 23 group lessons and fun activities.

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Preorder Curriculum for Ages 14-22

Preorder Unstuck and On Target

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Parent Book

A short parent handbook to support implementing Unstuck at home.

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Trainings

Unstuck 8-11 CEU Teacher Training

Learn how to implement Unstuck and on Target, Ages 8-11 with this asynchronous online teacher (or other professional) training. Continuing education credits for educators.

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Unstuck 14-22 CEU Teacher Training

Learn how to implement Unstuck and on Target, Ages 14-22 with this asynchronous online teacher (or other professional) training. Continuing education credits for educators.

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Testimonials

“I saw a lot of growth in my students who struggle, not just ones identified with EF struggles, and it motivated my students who are high flyers. I altered the curriculum to be part of a whole class focus for 26 students.”

“It (Unstuck) explicitly teaches students executive function skills and strategies that are good for everyone- adults and kids the same.”

“The skills that Unstuck and On Target teaches students are incredibly valuable. This curriculum works well with the school-wide behavior model.”