Neurodiversity/2e Learning Collaborative: School Counselors & Psychologists
REEL’s Neurodiversity/2e Collaborative for School Counselors & School Psychologists partners with Silicon Valley school counselors and school psychologists to create a reflective, responsive, and respectful facilitated community of practice where they can:
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Get targeted support for challenges and opportunities for neurodivergent and twice-exceptional students
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Learn together tackling real-world scenarios with fellow school-based mental health professionals
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Share best practices and supportive suggestions, through a range of synchronous and asynchronous forums, events, and office hours
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Reflect on practice and co-create resources to better support neurodiversity and twice-exceptionality in your school community
All in a collegial, professional, and experiential setting.
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Key Activities & Opportunities
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In-person kick-off meeting in the fall to create connections AND provide train the trainer opportunity to learn to lead Neurodiversity Simulation Workshops at your school site
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Facilitated online space with synchronous collaborative online discussions, case study deep dives, monthly live expert office hours, ongoing resource sharing and creation, self-assessment tools, and more
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Online speaker event series and exclusive discussion group
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Periodic in-person meet-ups
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Technical support and assistance
We’re accepting 30 to 40 cohort members to launch the collaborative in the 2025-26 school year, starting this Fall.
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Want to Learn More?
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Join an information session on Monday, September 8 at 9:30 a.m. RSVP here. Recording will be shared with everyone who RSVPs
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Check out this FAQ
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Watch this short introductory video
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Email collaborative@reel2e.org with questions
Why Join?
Convenient. With both live, synchronous meet-ups and office hours as well as anytime discussion boards and collaboration, the community is accessible 24/7 online on both PC and mobile devices through the Google Classroom platform.
Peer to Peer. Community alleviates isolation; collaborating and connecting with like-minded, growth-focused school counselor and school psychologist peers is made easy through the facilitated, private online gathering space and periodic in-person meetups.
Locally Relevant. No one has time to waste, especially time-pressured school psychologists and counselors. Community participants determine the topics and guide discussion. And, because everyone is based in Silicon Valley, guidance and expertise is sure to reflect local norms and needs.
Practically Engaging. Members “Learn → Do → Reflect” in ways that match their preferences. Open forum discussions, small group focused discussions, resource sharing, book reviews, collaborative problem solving, case review, outside speakers, office hours, and more open many entry points to engage in the process of learning.
Participant-Led. Who knows best what Silicon Valley school psychologists and counselors need to grow their practice in supporting complex learners and colleagues? They do! The community is always guided by the interests and needs of the participants.
Real-World, Results-Oriented, Research-Based. Driven by the day-to-day experiences and challenges members face and facilitated with an eye towards tangible, practical solutions that integrate research-based approaches.