Reaching the Disengaged Student: Practical Strategies to Engage Every Learner

Live Webinar | December 15, 2026 | 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. EST

Cost: $95 per person

Audience: This live webinar is designed for teachers and other education professionals who support student engagement through instruction, intervention, counseling, behavioral support, or other direct services. Whether participants work in general education, special education, mental health, student support services, or school leadership roles, this training will provide practical strategies to better understand disengagement and increase student motivation, participation, and connectedness.

Attendance: Please note that your purchase provides you with a seat at the live webinar AND access to the recording of the live session for 30 days following the live event. Therefore, you may choose to participate live or use a self-study option via the recording. However, if you are looking for specific credit hours, please refer to the credentials section below.

Training Description: Student disengagement can present in many different ways, and effective support starts with understanding the “why” behind the behavior. In this session, participants will explore several common profiles of disengaged learners and learn practical, targeted strategies designed to match each student’s specific needs. Topics will include supporting distractible students through executive functioning strategies, addressing unmotivated behavior through mental health-informed approaches, and responding to oppositional behavior with practical behavior support strategies. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of disengagement and a toolbox of realistic approaches that can be applied immediately across a variety of student profiles and school settings.

Presenter: Mahri Wrightington, Ph.D. Dr. Mahri Wrightington is the founder and CEO of PD Monster, where she leads high-impact professional development for educators across the country. She holds a doctorate in school psychology from the University of Connecticut and a B.A. in psychology from Bryn Mawr College, along with current certifications in both school psychology and school administration. With over 20 years of experience as a teacher, school psychologist, administrator, and consultant, Dr. Wrightington brings deep expertise and real-world insight to every session she leads. Known for her engaging style and practical approach, she’s passionate about helping school teams shift from theory to action—so they can see real results, fast. Her trainings are always designed to spark new thinking, build capacity, and empower educators to create lasting change.

Purchase options are below. You may pay with a purchase order or online with a credit card. 

(Credit card option will be available in August, 2026.)

All webinar purchases are nonrefundable as you will get early access to the handouts in your PD Monster account.

Please note that all registrations are non-refundable. Registration and payment options are below. You may pay online with a credit card or submit a purchase order. For groups of 5 or fewer, the standard per person rate applies.For groups of 6 or more, please use the inquiry button below to receive a group quote.

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