Category: Professional Development
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Happy 4th of July from SMARTS!
From all of us here on the SMARTS Executive Function team, we wish you a happy and safe 4th of July! Summer is a great time to pause for self-reflection […]
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Happy 4th of July from SMARTS
Happy 4th of July from all of us here on the SMARTS Executive Function team! We wish you a happy and safe holiday. After a challenging school year, we hope […]
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Dr. Lynn Meltzer on Cognitive Flexibility
Cognitive flexibility, the ability to think flexibly, is one of the most important executive function processes to promote student success. Despite its importance, the concept of cognitive flexibility can be […]
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Professional Development Training: Reaching for Joy in Math
Are you looking to bring executive function strategies into your math classroom? Our upcoming webinar, Reaching for Joy in Math Learning: Embracing Executive Function Processes and Strategic Instruction for Students […]
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Executive Function and the Superintendent’s Office
Executive function is increasingly becoming a district-wide issue. All students, with and without a diagnosed learning difference, benefit from executive function support. And, as the need for executive function strategy […]
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Metacognition in Action
Metacognition is the key to independent learning. Students who know themselves are able to see ways to leverage strengths and circumvent areas of weakness in order to get the job […]
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Book Gifts for the Teachers in Your Life
While looking for presents for the teachers in my life, I found this great list of book recommendations about teaching and learning on Medium.com. I figured many of you might […]
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EF Conference Speaker: Dr. Christopher Willard on Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the focus of ResearchILD’s 2019 Executive Function Conference, and we are excited to feature Christopher Willard, PsyD., psychologist and educational consultant specializing in mindfulness. Mindfulness is a powerful and practical […]
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Project-Based Learning and Executive Function
Thinking about bringing project-based learning to your classroom? You can help students succeed by weaving executive function strategies into every step. Project-based learning is a hot topic in education these […]
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Happy 4th of July from the SMARTS Executive Function Program
From of all of us here on the SMARTS Executive Function team, we wish you a happy and safe holiday! Summer is a great time to do some resting and […]