Executive Functioning 101 Strategies for Success

Executive Functioning is: A set of mental processes that link past experiences with present actions Associated with the prefrontal cortex

What are some qualities that almost ANY career or job requires?

8 Categories of Executive Function Impulse control Emotional control Planning / Prioritizing Flexibility Working Memory Self-Monitoring Task-Initiation Organization

5 Minute Packet Exploration

5 Minute Partner Share What stood out to you? What questions do you still have? What area(s) do you want to explore further?

Questions and Discussion

Carousel - 2 min each One At-Home strategy you learned (use your packet as a cheat sheet) “Star” and discuss any recommendations you’d like to try

Do Now: Google: UDL Toolkit Goalbook

UDL Strategy Search: Impulse Control Emotional Control Planning/Prioritizing Flexibility Working Memory Self Monitoring Task Initiation Organization Replacement Behaviors Brain Breaks Visual Cue Cards Emotions Chart Visual Behavior Poster Goal Setting Chunking First-Then Board Social Role Play Modeling Behaviors Rank, Talk Write Problem Solving Checklist Visual Task Schedule Meta cognitive note taking Annotating guidelines for reading Reading Stamina chart Writing Checklist Shared Progress Monitoring Self Coaching Graduated Guidance Learning Log Student to do list

Resources: Executive Function 101 Packet Book Recommendation: Messie No More Scholarly Article on Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Executive Function in Children