Self-regulation for learning is the ability to effectively balance affect (how you feel), behaviors (what you do), and cognition (how you think) to pursue worthy goals. Teaching students to balance these three elements builds motivation, resilience, and college and career readiness. In this webinar, Dr. Richard M. Cash discusses doable, evidence-based practices to help students engage in learning, build confidence, set and manage goals, develop habits of thinking, do effective home study, and reflect on their learning.

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Educational grants available for your school or community:

Learning Disabilities Grants

The Learning Disabilities Foundation of America strives to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities and support creative and innovative solutions to help them achieve academic success. Funding is intended for scientific, literary, and educational services, as well as bringing public awareness to learning disabilities. Proposed projects may include innovative research into the causes, the prevention, or the alleviation of learning disabilities; distinctive public awareness programs to advance public understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities; or innovative programs to advance achievement of people with learning disabilities, increase the support skills of their families, support academic and professional advisors, and enhance the understanding of learning disabilities by their colleagues and employers.

Eligibility: Public, Other (including homeschool, 501 (c)(3) organizations)

Prize: Awards vary.

Deadline: Applications are due April 15, annually.

Amber Brown Grant

The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) offers the Amber Brown Grant to commemorate author Paula Danziger. The grant is awarded annually to one school and includes a visit by a children’s book author or illustrator to encourage children to read and connect them with creative influences.

Eligibility: Public, Private, Charter

Prize: The winning school receives a visit by an author or illustrator, a $250 stipend, and $250 worth of books by the visiting author or illustrator.

Deadline: Applications are accepted November 1 through April 15, annually.

The Hang-In-There Rings

To achieve his goal of getting across the tricky trapeze rings on the playground, Zach uses the Hang-In-There Rings. A printable worksheet from Zach Hangs In There by William Mulcahy, the Hang-In-There Rings will help children start with a goal, make a plan, make a new plan if needed, and keep trying to the end.

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