Neuroscience Foundations
July 28-30, 2026
Pacific Lutheran University
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM each day
Aug 13, 2026, Virtual
1:00 - 4:00 PM PT
Discounted pricing available for Foundations Institute Participants.
Discover the brain-based foundations that transform classrooms
Basic is back!! We’re bringing back the essential learning experience that started it all. Neuroscience Foundations (formerly the Basic Institute) is designed for educators ready to ground their practice in the core principles of brain science.
In this institute, you’ll explore:
How to improve educational outcomes for all students by tapping into the brain’s natural ability to learn and grow
Practical strategies to create conditions for attention, regulation, and engagement
The science behind metacognition, self-regulated learning, and student empowerment
Tools for managing classrooms through connection
The critical role of social and emotional development in cognitive growth
Whether you're new to Neural Education or ready to reconnect with the foundations, this institute offers a powerful starting point for transforming your practice through neuroscience.
Registration Information
$599 Neuroscience Foundations Institute
$688 Neuroscience Foundations plus Inclusion in Practice session
Reduced Registration (50%) BIPOC, LGBTQIA, & New-to-the-profession Educator Scholarships. Apply here. You will receive a Coupon Code to use during registration. Coupon code is applied at checkout.
Group Discounts Available: Contact us at: info@neuraleducation.org
Up to 21 Washington State (18 STEM ) clock hours are available for an additional fee.
“This training has helped me better understand the science behind how students learn, and how to help them attain greater long term understanding. I look forward to putting my learning into practice to benefit all of the students I work with. ”
Inclusion in Practice: Neuroscience Foundations for Inclusive Learning Environments
We’re partnering with ShiftEd Perspectives to offer an additional virtual learning experience focused on connecting neuroscience and neurodiversity-affirming practices to daily instruction and learning design.
This session helps educators move from foundational neuroscience concepts to practical implementation through tools, supports, and structures that expand access for neurodivergent and disabled learners.
In this session, educators will:
Apply neuroscience concepts through a neurodiversity-affirming lens
Explore practical strategies that reduce environmental barriers for neurodivergent students
Consider ways to universally design learning spaces for engagement and address concerning behavior