We’re excited to announce Executive Function Essentials 2021, our newest training series that focuses on teaching executive function strategies for remote and in-person classroom settings.
Presented by Lynn Meltzer, Ph.D., and the staff of the Institutes for Learning and Development, this four-session series will help you build your executive function toolkit by:
- Deepening your understanding of metacognition, organization, flexible problem solving, motivation, engagement
- Developing a practical appreciation of the latest research
- Gaining strategies and activities to use when teaching remotely and in-person
Session Overviews
Depending on your teaching goals, choose the sessions that are right for you. All presentations will be recorded if you cannot attend live.
- Session 1 – Executive Function: The Key to Unlocking Success and Reducing Anxiety
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
3:30-5:30 pm EST (also recorded) - Session 2 – Executive Function and Stress Reduction: Flexible Thinking Strategies for Getting Unstuck
Thursday, February 25, 2021
3:30-5:30 pm EST (also recorded)
- Session 3 – Organizing, Prioritizing, and Self-Checking: Practical Strategies for the Classroom
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
3:30-5:30 pm EST (also recorded)
- Session 4 – Executive Function and Independent Learning: Strengthening Motivation and Engagement
Thursday, March 25, 2021
3:30-5:30 pm EST (also recorded)
- In addition, we will offer two application-based presentations on the subjects of dyslexia on March 4 and math on April 1, 2021.
Start your 2021 with the resolution to teach essential executive function strategies across all teaching and learning formats. Learn more and register today!
We look forward to having you join us. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments.
- Elizabeth Ross, M.A., SMARTS Media Manager
SMARTS Executive Function Curriculum: smarts-ef.org
Research Institute for Learning and Development: researchild.org
The Institute for Learning and Development: ildlex.org