Supporting Students with ADHD Traits

This facilitator-led blended learning course has been co-designed by the Department of Education and The University of Melbourne to develop understanding and capabilities in:

• recognising the defining characteristics, needs and challenges of ADHD to support academic and social inclusion. 
• neurodiversity-affirming practices that support the strengths and challenges common to students with ADHD traits. 
• common screening tools and checklists used to help identify and support students with ADHD traits 
• planning, implementing and evaluating a range of Tier 1 (universal) supports and interventions that support differences common in students with ADHD traits.  
• the components of a comprehensive support system that uses the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework and aligns with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.

Course Outline

Supporting Students with ADHD Traits Course Outline

Registrations

Term 3 registrations have been paused. Registrations re-open 17 August - 11 September 2026. 

For inquiries, please contact inclusive.classrooms@education.vic.gov.au

Victorian government school staff and regional staff.

Facilitator-led blended learning course undertaken over 6 weeks, which includes:

• self-paced online modules
• opportunities to collaborate with others in online discussions and reflect on your own learning
• two facilitated 1-hour sessions (face-to-face or virtually conferenced after school hours)
• learning activities to ensure learning is meaningful and applied.

Successful completion of this Inclusive Classrooms course provides eligibility to claim 15 hours professional learning contributing to relevant association registration requirements.