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Unlocking Learning with the Power of Brain Science

Keynote Presenter: Dr. Linda Jordan

How students learn is just as important as what they learn. This year, the 35th Annual National Dropout Prevention Conference will feature a keynote session that dives deep into this idea, inviting educators to explore how brain science can reshape the way we teach, lead, and connect with learners.

Dr. Linda Jordan will take the stage this October in Orlando to present “Learning About the Brain Changes Everything”, a session designed to translate the latest neuroscience research into practical, actionable strategies for K–12 educators. With her guidance, attendees will gain the tools to create classrooms that are not only more engaging—but also better aligned with how the brain naturally learns.

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Why Neuroscience in Education Matters

Educators today face mounting pressures: rising absenteeism, instructional gaps, student disengagement, and increasing mental health concerns. Amid these challenges, understanding the brain becomes more than academic—it becomes essential.

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Dr. Jordan’s Keynote Offers a Roadmap for Educators to:

Recognize

The core principles of how the brain processes and retains information

Recognize

The core principles of how the brain processes and retains information

Rethink

Instructional approaches based on what science tells us works

Create

Learning environments where both students and teachers thrive

Participants will leave with the ability to ask better questions about learning, monitor student progress through a brain-informed lens, and immediately apply these strategies in their schools or classrooms.

What This Keynote Delivers

The session explores how neuroscience can enhance instructional design, faculty development, and student engagement. Participants will:
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UNDERSTAND

The fundamental principles of how the brain learns and their direct implications for instruction.

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LEARN

Practical strategies for applying the latest neuroscience findings to create a brain-compatible classroom.

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Identify

The key characteristics of effective instruction through a neurobiological lens.

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GAIN

Access to tools and techniques for monitoring student progress and fostering meaningful dialogue about learning.

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Discover

How to leverage the Successful Practices Network core frameworks to support brain-based learning and enhance student achievement.

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LEAVE

With actionable strategies to immediately implement in your school or classroom to support both student and faculty growth.

Dr. Linda Jordan

Senior Learning Consultant
Successful Practices Network

About Dr. Jordan

Dr. Linda Jordan has been a keynote presenter at conferences around the globe for topics based in neuroscience, effective instruction, curriculum, CTE and leadership. She holds Ed.D., MA, and BA degrees in education. Linda’s doctorate focused on neuroscience and how people learn. She has served as a teacher of preschool, college, and as an administrator, and has extended her participation beyond the classroom as a member of school and district groups that include leadership councils, school improvement teams, child study teams, district vision planning teams, and as a school board member. Linda served as curriculum coordinator for the proposed National Plus School project in Jakarta, Indonesia. Linda received the National Points of Light Foundation Award for Service Learning. She is a contributor to Service-Learning Flagship newsletter, AASA articles, Brain-Compatible Instruction for Young Learners in a Remote World, contributing author to “Finding Our Way: Reforming Teacher Education in the Liberal Arts Setting,” and author of “Exceeding Expectations II.”

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