Virtual Book Study
Neural Education is excited to announce our fall book study.
Free to all. Please register to receive the zoom link.
See below for dates.
For fall 2026, Neural Education’s featured book is:
Beyond Behaviors
In Beyond Behaviors, Mona Delahooke invites educators to reimagine behavior through the lens of the brain-body connection. Grounded in neuroscience and developmental science, this collaborative book study explores how emotional and relational safety create the conditions for regulation, engagement, and learning.
Together, we'll connect Delahooke's research with current educational neuroscience, reflect on classroom practice, and apply neuroscience-informed strategies that strengthen relationships and create learning environments where every learner can thrive.
Participants will:
Examine behavior through a neuroscience-informed lens.
Explore the role of the autonomic nervous system in behavior, learning, and relationships.
Recognize why emotional and relational safety are foundational for regulation and learning.
Apply neuroscience-informed strategies that prioritize emotional and relational safety.
Design learning environments that foster emotional and relational safety, regulation, and learning.
Purchase the book from your favorite independent bookstore or order the book through our Amazon Affiliate link to support Neural Education!
“Neural Education is THE thing - the thing that changed everything - the thing that returned my sanity - the thing that reignited my passion for teaching.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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This book study is designed for educators who want to deepen their understanding of behavior through the lens of neuroscience. Classroom teachers, instructional coaches, school leaders, counselors, specialists, and other education professionals are all welcome.
Whether you're new to educational neuroscience or continuing your learning journey, you'll find meaningful opportunities to connect research with practice.
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No. We encourage participants to read the assigned chapters before each meeting, but you do not need to finish the book before the study begins.(And join us for the session even if you didn’t finish your homework!) Each session will build on the reading while providing additional context, discussion, and practical application.
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Each session includes connections to current educational neuroscience, opportunities for reflection, collaborative discussion, and practical strategies that you can apply in your own learning environment. Our goal is not simply to discuss the book, but to deepen understanding and translate research into practice.
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No. To encourage open discussion and collaboration, sessions will not be recorded. We encourage participants to attend each live session whenever possible.
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Up to 21 Washington State (18 STEM) clock hours are available for an additional fee when combined with Inclusion in Practice: Neuroscience Foundations for Inclusive Learning Environments.
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At Neural Education, we believe professional learning is most powerful when research is explored collaboratively and connected to practice. Throughout this book study, we'll extend the conversation beyond the pages of the book by connecting Delahooke's work with current educational neuroscience and reflecting on how these ideas can shape the design of learning environments where every learner can thrive.
About the Book Study
EACH WEEK we will dive into the featured book and explore relevant and timely topics that can be applied to the classroom. By participating you will:
learn how to apply the topics with a neural lens
act as a thought partner to colleagues as you puzzle through your neural classroom practice
TIME: The sessions typically occur Monday evenings from 4:30 - 6:00pm (PT). Check the Dates/Topics for specifics.
ZOOM: A Zoom link will be emailed to you ahead of the 4:30pm start of the meeting.
PREPARE: Purchase the book from your favorite independent bookstore or order the book through our Amazon Affiliate link to support Neural Education!
Reading Schedule
Session 1
Revealing the Hidden, Adaptive Benefits of Behaviors
Introduction, Chapter 1
Monday, Sept 21, 2026
4:30-6:00 PM (PT)
Session 2
Top-Down or Bottom Up? Individual Differences
Chapters 2, 3
Monday, Oct 5, 2026
4:30-6:00 PM (PT)
Session 3
Safety Is the Starting Point
Chapters 4
Monday, Oct 19, 2026
4:30-6:00 PM (PT)
Session 4
Working on Challenges from the Bottom Up
Chapters 5, 6
Monday, Nov 2, 2026
4:30-6:00 PM (PT)
Session 5
Neurodiversity, Trauma, and Looking to the Future
Chapters 7, 8, 9
Monday, Nov 16, 2026
4:30-6:00 PM (PT)
7.5 Clock Hours
Washington State clock hours are available for full participation/attendance.