ACTIVATE™ in Howard County, MD

The ACTIVATE™ brain training program has helped students across the country improve the essential skills of focus, self-control, and working memory, as well as increase their reading and math scores. Thanks to a partnership between BrainFutures and the Howard County Public School System, we are excited to offer ACTIVATE™ free to more than 1,500 Howard County 1st-8th grade students!

Why Choose ACTIVATE™?

• Proven Success: Students using ACTIVATE™ 1-hour per week for 10 weeks show significant improvement in focus, self-control, and memory as well as improved reading and math performance. 

• Convenient & Flexible: Just three 20-minute sessions weekly, whenever it fits your schedule. 

• Easy to Use: Play on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

• Research-Backed: Published studies demonstrate substantial gains in the executive function skills foundational for learning.
  

To learn more about the program and our work in Howard County, please click here. 

What Families Receive

• Real-Time Tracking: Monitor progress with regular updates. 

• Family Fun: Enjoy brain-boosting activities together. 

• Expert Guidance: Access tips, webinars, and insights you can use from neuroscience experts. 

• Exciting Incentives: Monthly drawings for gift cards and other fun prizes for both students and parents. 

Ready to Help Your Student Excel?

Start strengthening your student’s skills today with ACTIVATE™! (Limited availability for HCPSS students only. Students who use ACTIVATE™ for less than 100 minutes in the first 30 days may have their license reassigned.)

Want to Learn More?

Learn more about ACTIVATE™ and the exciting opportunity your student has to use it at home this year by joining one of our upcoming virtual information sessions. The next scheduled session is Thursday, December 19th at 7:00pm.

To register for a virtual information session, please complete our sign up form. 

In the Media & Latest Research

https://www.wypr.org/show/on-the-record/2024-08-21/blueprint-grants-fund-cognitive-training-telehealth-therapy-for-howard-county-students
https://www.columbiainspiredmagazine.com/2024/08/19/501819/supporting-howard-county-s-youth-mental-and-behavioral-health

Please contact us at activatehelp@brainfutures.org for general questions and information.

Supported by the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission. The views presented here are those of BrainFutures and not necessarily those of the Commission, its Executive Director, or its staff.