Finally! Executive Functioning Explained
A FREE mini-course demystifying executive functioning skills and how they develop (or don't).
“Executive Functioning” is the buzzword in education right now.
But it is also kinda confusing, no?
It's often used as a catchall for a host of student struggles, from disorganization and poor time management to low impulse control and working memory challenges. What they all have in common is the brain's ability to make and execute plans.
Even the brightest students can struggle in school because of EF skill deficits.
Knowing is, as they say, half the battle.
Join us for this FREE mini-course designed for educators, parents and other professionals who work with children.
Your Instructor
Hi, I'm Maria. A veteran classroom teacher, I now work as a K-12 learning specialist and educational therapist. I know learnin*
In addition to one-on-one direct service to students, I provide ongoing consultation and case management, and have presented on topics related to educational therapy, learning strategies, and teaching to Bay Area schools and parent groups.
*Maria holds a M.S. in Teaching and multiple-subject credential in Childhood Education from Fordham University and earned her Educational Therapy certificate through UC Riverside. She taught in elementary classrooms for six years in both New York City and the California Bay Area.
Since becoming a learning specialist in 2012, she has worked extensively with elementary, middle school and high school students with a range of learning challenges, including ADHD, dyslexia, math and Executive Functioning deficits.
Preview
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PreviewIntroductions & Overview (1:57)
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StartWhat EF Skills & Vacations Have in Common (1:53)
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StartThe Skills: Our Stuff, Ourselves (9:30)
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StartNature & Nurture: How EF Skills Develop (3:55)
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StartNow What? (3:44)
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StartNext Steps: Coaching Executive Functioning (4:26)
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StartPractice Time! 5 Ways to Use "The Ultimate Executive Skills Checklist"
Frequently Asked Questions
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