- Educators Pre-K-12
Your next book study on challenging behavior
School Leader Starter Kit
the strategies your team needs most.
$274.95
$346.95
- Educators Pre-K-12
Your next book study on challenging behavior
School Leader Starter Kit
Helping you translate the science you know into the strategies your team needs most.
$274.95
$346.95
Reading Light Up the Learning Brain and being able to talk about it with my team lets me leave work feeling a little lighter.
My husband even noticed the difference!”
We are starting our second round this month!"
I LOVED this study.
The book has SO MUCH great info!
I’m excited to utilize the information that I learned, and also to take it back to my administration!!”
Reading Light Up the Learning Brain and being able to talk about it with my team lets me leave work feeling a little lighter.
My husband even noticed the difference!”
We are starting our second round this month!"
I LOVED this study.
The book has SO MUCH great info!
I’m excited to utilize the information that I learned, and also to take it back to my administration!!”
- Start the Shift with Your Team
You see the possibility.
Now you need a way to start.
You already know behavior should be approached differently.
You’ve heard about trauma-informed practice, regulation, and the power of relationships.
But helping your staff see what you see and try something new together is another challenge.
This book study creates the space for those conversations along with practical ways to put the ideas into action.
Teachers at my school are obsessed with this book study…so many great conversations!
-Ashley W, School Counselor (TX)
- Light Up the Learning Brain
The 7 Keys to Reducing Disruptive Behavior
Simple shifts that help your team move from reacting to responding
- The Shift Is Underway
From Single Schools to Statewide Learning
In Delaware, the Department of Education launched a book study with school leaders and later provided Starter Kits to every district in the state that was ready to lead the work locally.
In Texas, three Education Service Centers partnered to host a virtual book study connecting educators across districts. Another started a study just for ESC staff!
In Illinois, one region led a weekly study discussing each key, one at a time, taking time to think about how they applied to each educator’s unique role.
And in schools around the world, principals, counselors, and teacher leaders are using this book study to help their teams see behavior through the brain and support learning more effectively.
PLCs. Staff meetings. Lunch-and-learns. Full training series.
However you lead it, the School Leader Starter Kit makes it
easy to start and keep the momentum going.
- When Leaders Connect the 7 Keys to School Priorities
The Turning Point
They started a book study with Light Up the Learning Brain, connecting the 7 Keys to their school and district priorities.
- What's Inside
Your School Leader Starter Kit
Everything you need to lead a Light Up the Learning Brain book study
This practical, highly visual book introduces the 7 Keys to Reducing Disruptive Behavior and gives your staff a shared language for understanding behavior through the brain.
Ten books are included to give your leadership team or PLC an immediate place to begin.
- A Quick Start Planner to help you build interest, identify allies, and plan your kickoff.
- A Cheat Sheet for a successful book study—from format to timing to keeping the impact going.
- A Facilitator Guide with summaries, discussion prompts, activities, and case examples already built in
Essentials at Your Fingertips
Over 50 pages of charts, graphics, activities, and practical tools from Light Up the Learning Brain, all in one place and ready to reproduce for staff. Perfect for:
- Staff meetings
- Coaching conversations
- PLC discussions
- Classroom implementation
Riley the Brave is a powerful picture book that helps staff connect the science they are learning to real student experiences.
From staff meetings to FBAs to coaching—and even hallway problem-solving on hard days—this simple reference helps keep the conversation grounded in the brain.
- Connecting the 7 Keys to School Priorities
The Turning Point
- What's Inside
Your School Leader Starter Kit
Everything you need to lead a Light Up the Learning Brain book study that gets staff leaning in instead of tuning out
Ten books are included to give your leadership team or PLC an immediate place to begin.
- A Quick Start Planner to help you build interest, identify allies, and plan your kickoff.
- A Cheat Sheet for a successful book study—from format to timing to keeping the impact going.
- A Facilitator Guide with summaries, discussion prompts, activities, and case examples already built in.
- staff meetings
- coaching conversations
- PLC discussions
- classroom implementation
One principal started taking her copy of Your Amazing Brain from classroom to classroom, introducing students to the user-friendly brain science that had her staff seeing behavior in a whole new way.
This story makes it easier to talk about the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) from a strengths-based perspective. It has been a game-changer for many on their trauma-informed journey.
From staff meetings to FBAs to coaching—and even hallway problem-solving on hard days—this simple reference helps keep the conversation grounded in the brain.
PLCs. Staff meetings. Lunch-and-learns. Full training series.
However you lead it, the School Leader Starter Kit makes it
easy to start and keep the momentum going.
- What Teachers Are Saying
Even High School Teachers?
You know your staff best, but don’t be surprised if even the grumpy ones get on board. Here’s what one leader shared:
“I was facilitating a PLC with teachers from across Alaska and mentioned the Light Up the Learning Brain book study.
One teacher from Juneau said, “Oh—we know her. We’ve done some work with her. Her stuff is great.”
Then he added, “When I first saw the animals, I thought, I don’t know… I’m a high school teacher. But oh my gosh, this stuff was awesome. It really helped me support my students better.”
-Karin Halpin, Association of Alaska School Boards
Training and Coaching Coordinator
Built for Leaders at Every Level
Building Admin Team
Who want a practical way to lead staff conversations around behavior, strengthen shared language, and increase the use of brain-based strategies.
District & Regional Leaders
Looking for a ready-to-use resource that can support high-engagement professional learning across multiple schools.
State & System-Level Partners
who want a flexible starting point that leaders can use locally while still building shared understanding across a larger system.
You see what your team doesn't. Yet.
This book study closes that gap.
$274.95
$346.95
Questions about rollout or group orders? We’re always happy to talk it through. Schedule a quick call.
This book gave us a common language, hope, and practical next steps.
“This book gave us a common language, hope, and practical next steps.”
Many of them had been feeling isolated, like they were “on an island.” This work gave us a shared language, renewed hope, and practical next steps.
As the largest district in South Carolina, and the 44th largest in the nation, we see the ripple effects of high-quality, trauma-informed tools every day. Light Up the Learning Brain is making a real difference for our students, staff, and families.
Shelly L. Weathers, M.Ed, BCBA
Behavior Coordinator & Facilitator, Greenville County Schools (SC)
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