A PD course built for K-8 educators

Bring calm focus and healthy tech habits into every classroom.

An 8 module professional development program by Dr. Shimi Kang and Elyse Cochrane. 6+ hours of neuroscience-backed video, full lesson plans, workbooks, and a PD certificate, ready to use Monday morning.

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Trusted by K-8 teachers across North America
Built for the modern classroom

Everything you need, from kindergarten to grade 8.

Lesson plans for every grade band. Real neuroscience your students can understand. Resources you can print this afternoon.

6+ hours of PD video

Self paced video lessons you can stream over a weekend, or chip away at one prep period at a time.

PD Certificate of completion

Earn a Future Ready Minds certificate you can submit for professional development hours.

Full lesson plans

Ready-to-teach plans for K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. Worksheets, visuals, and student-facing activities included.

Built by two experts

Created by a Harvard trained psychiatrist and a 10+ year K-12 teacher. Real science meets real classrooms.

K-8 ready

Every concept is adapted for kindergarten through grade 8, with grade-banded talking points and activities.

8 module curriculum

From the tech diet to AI ethics, sequenced as a complete PD course. Watch in order or jump to what you need.

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The framework

The tech diet, the dolphin classroom, the green operating system.

Three simple mental models your students will actually remember. Healthy tech, junk tech, toxic tech. A firm yet flexible classroom culture. A nervous system that's ready to learn instead of stuck in survival mode.

  • The Tech Diet language A vocabulary your students will actually use. Healthy, junk, toxic. Simple enough for kindergarten, deep enough for grade 8.
  • The Dolphin Friend classroom model Co-created norms, restorative repair, and a posted "digital promise" your class signs together.
  • Grade-banded activities for K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 Every concept ships with adaptations, so a kindergarten teacher and a grade 8 teacher both walk away with something useable.
Dr. Shimi Kang teaching a group of students
Picture the shift

Imagine a classroom where students can actually focus again.

No daily battles over phones. Calm transitions instead of chaotic ones. Students who can name what they're feeling and choose a healthier reset, instead of reaching for the device. A class culture where the rules were co-created, so the rules actually get followed.

That's not theory. It's what teachers who apply the tech diet method see within a few weeks, even imperfectly. Your students don't need a perfect teacher. They need a confident one with a framework.

See what teachers are saying

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Your expert guides

Built by a Harvard trained psychiatrist, taught by a working educator.

Dr. Shimi Kang brings the neuroscience: 25+ years as a psychiatrist, three #1 bestselling books, and 100+ keynotes on the science of healthy brain development. Elyse Cochrane brings the classroom: 10+ years teaching K-12, with a Master's in Educational Technology and Learning Design.

Together they've translated the tech diet method into something that actually works between the bell and the lunch break.

Meet your instructors

What educators say

Real classrooms, real shifts.

From kindergarten teachers to middle school admins, here's what's changing once the tech diet shows up in school.

★★★★★
"The tech norms template alone saved me a week of behaviour management. My grade 4s co-wrote our digital promise and they actually follow it. First year I haven't lost the room mid-laptop lesson."
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Megan R.
Grade 4 teacher · Vancouver
★★★★★
"The two minute reset is now part of every period. I have grade 7s asking for it. The course gave me language and lesson plans I would have spent a whole summer building from scratch."
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Devon K.
Grade 7 teacher · Toronto
★★★★★
"I'm a kindergarten teacher and I was nervous this would feel too clinical. It doesn't. The K-2 adaptations work, my students get the healthy versus junk versus toxic idea, and parents are asking me what I'm using."
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Ana L.
Kindergarten teacher · Seattle
★★★★★
"We rolled this out across all eight K-8 classrooms. The shared vocabulary across grades is the biggest win. A grade 2 student and a grade 7 student can have the same conversation about screen time."
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Jordan T.
Principal · Calgary
★★★★★
"The AI literacy module is gold. I now know how to talk to my students about ChatGPT, citations, and academic integrity, in a way they don't shut down at. Worth the subscription by itself."
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Priya S.
Grade 8 ELA teacher · NYC
★★★★★
"The PD certificate counted toward my district's annual requirement and I actually learned something for once. The community calls feel like having a brain trust to text on a hard Monday."
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Rachel G.
Grade 5 teacher · Boston
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What's included

A complete PD course. Not just a stack of videos.

You get the science, the framework, the lesson plans, and the worksheets. Plus printable visuals for your classroom walls, a tech norms template, calm corner signage, and a community of teachers using the same language.

  • 8 video modules, 6+ hours total Co-hosted by Dr. Shimi Kang and Elyse Cochrane. Watch on your own time, on any device.
  • Full lesson plans for K-2, 3-5, 6-8 Each module ships with grade-banded plans, worksheets, and student-facing visuals.
  • PD Certificate of completion Finish the 8 modules, get the certificate. Submit for your annual PD requirement.
  • Monthly community call Live Q&A and practical demos with the team. Real classroom problems, real-time answers.
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The full curriculum

8 modules. 6+ hours. A complete PD course.

Watch in order across a single PD weekend, or one module per week over the term. Every module ships with K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 lesson plans.

01

The Tech Solution Framework

The foundation: the tech diet, the five neurochemical ingredients, and your own classroom audit.

Inside this module
  • Understanding the Healthy Tech Diet
  • Brain Chemistry Basics
  • Habits and Neuroplasticity
  • Teacher Self-Reflection on Tech Use
Foundational
02

Digital Well-being and Healthy Habits

Spot the signs of over-tech use and co-create classroom norms your students actually follow.

Inside this module
  • Identifying Signs of Tech Overuse
  • Building Self-Regulation Skills
  • Classroom Routines for Balance
  • Tech Norm Templates
Habits
03

Dopamine and Digital Addiction

Decode persuasive design and help students through tech withdrawal with healthier substitutes.

Inside this module
  • How Apps and Games Are Designed to Hook Us
  • Dopamine Loops Explained Simply
  • Recognizing Addiction Warning Signs
  • Positive Substitutes for Dopamine Rewards
Brain Science
04

Cortisol, Stress, and Resilience

Tell stress from challenge. Build the calm corners and reset routines that hold the class together.

Inside this module
  • Understanding Stress vs Challenge
  • Tech-Triggered Stress, FOMO, and Online Comparison
  • Coping Tools Using the Three Brains
  • Classroom Calm Corners and Reset Routines
Stress & Coping
05

Endorphins and Well-being

Use tech to release endorphins through movement, music, gratitude, and joy moments.

Inside this module
  • Role of Endorphins in Motivation and Calm
  • Healthy Activities That Boost Endorphins
  • Integrating Movement, Music, and Laughter into Class
  • Gratitude and Journaling Practices
Self Care
06

Oxytocin and Digital Connection

Use tech to strengthen real connection, not replace it. Empathy, repair, and the Dolphin Friend model.

Inside this module
  • How Tech Can Support Connection
  • Cyberbullying and Empathy Skills
  • Restorative Approaches to Online Conflict
  • The “Dolphin Friend” Classroom Model
Connection
07

Serotonin and Creativity with Technology

Design for flow, choice, and creative engagement. Use AI to enhance thinking, not replace it.

Inside this module
  • Serotonin in Creativity and Calm Focus
  • Empowering Creativity Through Student Choice
  • Building Flow in the Classroom
  • Using AI to Enhance Creative Thinking
Flow & Creativity
08

Generative AI and Classroom Technology

AI in K-8: what it is, how to teach with it, where the ethical lines are, and how to lead the conversation.

Inside this module
  • What Generative AI Is and How It Works
  • Early Understandings of AI and the Young Brain
  • AI in Assessment Design and Academic Integrity
  • Understanding Bias and Ethical Boundaries
  • AI for Creativity and Student Engagement
  • Future of AI in Education and Teacher Advocacy
AI & Ethics

Plus grade-banded lesson plans for every module

Every module ships with a complete set of ready-to-teach plans, broken down by grade band so a kindergarten teacher and a grade 8 teacher both walk away with material they can use Monday morning.

Introduction Grade K-2 Grade 3-4 Grade 5-6 Grade 7-8
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Meet your instructors

Two experts. One unified framework.

Neuroscience meets the classroom. Co-created over seven years of mentorship and field testing.

Dr. Shimi Kang
Co-creator & lead

Dr. Shimi Kang, MD

Harvard trained physician · #1 bestselling author · Founder, Future Ready Minds

An award winning, Harvard trained medical doctor, researcher, and expert in neuroscience. Dr. Kang is a psychiatrist and Clinical Professor at the University of British Columbia, and the Principal Investigator of multiple ground breaking neuroscience research studies.

She is the #1 bestselling author of The Dolphin Way, The Self-Motivated Kid, and The Tech Solution. Her work has been featured in BBC World News, TIME, NPR, CBC, The Washington Post, and US News & World Report. She has delivered over 100 keynotes worldwide.

  • Harvard trained physician
  • 3 #1 bestselling books
  • Clinical Professor, UBC
  • 5 national mental health awards
Elyse Cochrane
Co-creator & lead educator

Elyse Cochrane, M.Ed

K-12 teacher · Executive functioning coach · Educational technology specialist

An education professional trained in social emotional learning, executive functioning, educational technology, and learning design. Elyse equips children, youth, and teens with a life skills toolkit that sparks resiliency, adaptability, self awareness, and critical thinking.

She has been instrumental in the conception and development of Future Ready Minds, and has been mentored by Dr. Shimi Kang for over 7 years. Elyse brings 10+ years of K-12 teaching experience to every lesson plan in this course.

  • M.Ed Educational Technology & Learning Design, SFU
  • B.Ed and B.A., Brock University
  • Executive Functioning Coach (L1 & L2), Fraser Academy
  • 10+ years K-12 classroom experience
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Choose the plan that fits your classroom.

Pay monthly or save with annual billing. Both tiers include the full 8 module course. Cancel anytime.

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Tier 1

The full 8 module PD course, the educator ebook, and the resource library.

$19 / month
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Save 13% Billed $199 annually
  • Ebook: Balanced Tech Diet for Teachers
  • Full 8 module course with PD certificate
  • Monthly community call (Q&A and demos)
  • New lessons and updates every 2 weeks
  • Resource library: workbooks, templates, classroom visuals
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Tier 2

Everything in Tier 1, plus the AI Teacher Chatbot, coaching, and Dr. Shimi's bestselling book.

$49 / month
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$41.58 / month
Save 15% Billed $499 annually
  • Everything in Tier 1
  • AI Teacher Chatbot with voice and safety guardrails
  • Digital copy of The Tech Solution by Dr. Shimi Kang
  • 1 onboarding session with an expert
  • 1 private coaching session per month
  • Bonus tokens for in-person PD (25% more value)
  • Early access to new tools and features
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Common questions

Questions teachers and admins ask most.

How long does the full course take?

The video content runs over 6 hours across 8 modules, plus the lesson plans and resources you'll work through at your own pace. Most teachers finish the core videos across a single PD weekend, or one module per week over a term.

Which grades does it cover?

Kindergarten through grade 8. Every module ships with grade-banded lesson plans for K-2, 3-5, and 6-8, so a kindergarten teacher and a grade 8 teacher both walk away with content they can use immediately.

Will the PD certificate count for my district?

The certificate is a Certificate of Completion issued by Future Ready Minds, signed by Dr. Shimi Kang and Elyse Cochrane. Many districts accept it for professional development hours, but acceptance varies. We recommend confirming with your PD coordinator before enrolling, and we can provide a course outline for their review on request.

Can my school or district purchase access in bulk?

Yes. We offer bulk licensing for schools, districts, and boards, with discounts based on seat count. Contact us through the footer for a quote, including a custom onboarding plan and shared admin dashboard.

What's the difference between Tier 1 and Tier 2?

Tier 1 ($19/mo or $199/yr) gives you the full 8 module course, the educator ebook, the monthly community call, and the resource library. Tier 2 ($49/mo or $499/yr) adds the AI Teacher Chatbot with safety guardrails, a digital copy of The Tech Solution by Dr. Shimi Kang, an onboarding session, one private coaching session per month, and bonus tokens for in-person PD.

What is the AI Teacher Chatbot in Tier 2?

It's a classroom safe assistant trained on the course content, with voice mode and built-in safety guardrails for educator use. You can ask it for grade-banded activity ideas, lesson scaffolds, parent communication drafts, and more. It's designed to support your judgment, not replace it.

Is there a free option?

Yes. The free Lesson Plan Pack is a real sample of the curriculum you can teach this week, no credit card required. It also includes a free intro webinar with Dr. Kang and Elyse.

What if it's not the right fit?

You can cancel anytime from your account. Subscriptions stop at the end of the current billing period. We also stand behind the course with a 14 day refund window on first-time subscriptions.

Is there a version for parents?

Yes. The Healthy Tech Solution for Parents is the home edition of this work. View the parent edition.

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