Executive Functioning Academy - Part 1: The Fundamentals
In this training, participants will 1) Gain a fundamental understanding of executive functioning and its impact on student learning and development and 2) Develop foundational skills needed to plan effective executive functioning accommodations and interventions.
Executive Functioning (EF) refers to a set of processes that have to do with managing oneself and one's resources to achieve a goal. It is an umbrella term for neurologically based skills involving mental control and self-regulation. It is now commonly believed that executive functions are essential for purposeful, goal directed behaviors and actions, and there is substantial evidence that academic achievement and appropriate executive function skills are correlated.
In this beginning level training, educators will gain a fundamental understanding of executive functioning and its impact on student learning and development.
In this beginning level training, educators will gain a fundamental understanding of executive functioning and its impact on student learning and development.
Intended Audience
- General education teachers
- Education specialists
- Intern and early career school psychologists
- School counselors
- Administrators
- Para-educators
- Any specialists who would like to gain a fundamental understanding of the executive functioning domains and how they impact student performance
Participants Will
- Gain a fundamental understanding of executive functioning skills and how EF skills develop
- Learn about the executive functioning domains, and how they impact student learning and behavior
- Develop foundational skills needed to plan effective executive functioning accommodations and interventions
Presenter
Natalie Corona, M.S., L.E.P., School Psychologist
Date
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Registration
Executive Functioning Academy - Part 1: The Fundamentals Registration
