Neuroinclusive Teaching
Institutes

Neuroinclusive Teaching Institute (NTI)

It's time to move beyond accommodations and start building more inclusive learning environments in STEM -- classrooms where neurodiversity is valued as part of our collective creative potential, and where all students feel that they belong. It all starts with recognizing students' strengths and the ways that they can contribute to innovation in STEM by bringing their unique ways of thinking and experiencing the world to problem solving. Start your neuroinclusive teaching journey at UConn's Neuroinclusive Teaching Institute for STEM faculty.

The NTI is a four-session, online mini-course aimed at catalyzing change in STEM education, one step at a time.

Topics include: Neurodiversity, Strengths-based Approach, Instructional Design, Accessibility, Personalization, Active Learning, and Assessment

Upcoming Session: Fall 2025

Mode: Online, synchronous (via Webex)

Program Meeting Dates/Times: Thursdays in September, 12:00 - 1:30 PM Eastern Time

9/4
9/11
9/18
9/25

Join us online this September to kickstart your neuroinclusive course redesign process and receive personalized feedback from our facilitators! 

Registration: $400 (Registration opens soon! Please check back in 1-2 weeks for registration link.)
Your registration includes:

  • Electronic copy of the Neuroinclusive Teaching Guidebook
  • Access to all reference materials from the Institute (PowerPoints, PDFs)
  • Personal feedback on your course syllabus and revisions

Institute Goals

The aim of this Summer Institute is to transform STEM teaching and learning by:

  • encouraging the adoption of a strengths-based approach toward neurodiversity,
  • breaking down stigma and engaging in open dialogue related to neurological variations such as ADHD, autism, and dyslexia, and
  • promoting the implementation of inclusive practices within STEM classrooms in order to build neuroinclusive learning environments in which all students may thrive.

Winter Institute Neuroinclusive
Teaching Fellows '23

Question: What aspects of the Winter Institute were particularly effective for you and why?

Participant Responses:

  • "The student discussion circle was fantastic. Great to hear direct from the students regarding their experiences."
  • "The community building aspect by bringing together people interested to bring inclusion in their courses."
  • "Learning that there are different ways to make the course contents and teaching more inclusive."
  • "Was able to hear from colleagues on their experiences and teaching practices, which I can implement into my class to teach."

    Questions?

    We welcome questions and accommodation requests. If you have any questions or require accommodations to participate in this event please contact:

    Contact

    Connie Syharat
    Include Program Manager
    connie.syharat@uconn.edu