+ Executive Functioning and the Impact on Literacy Bethann Dudley-McCain

+ Please Do Now Reflection: Think of a student who appears to not be filling their potential?? 2

+  Socially: Self-monitor Theory of Mind Self-control Task Shift Modify emotional response Predict consequences Initiate Tasks Have motivation to persevere Organize Plan Make Decisions Effectively use time Use working memory Attend to the task at hand Filter out extraneous information Executive Functions give us the ability to:

+ ADD/ADHD OCD Tourette’s Syndrome Schizophrenia Autism Spectrum Disorder Alzheimer’s Dementia Poor executive functions Excessive joviality, as well as oral and manual exploration Impulsivity Stereotypical behavior Perseveration Ritualistic Behavior Frontal Lobe Deficits are connected to:

+ Let’s Explore Executive Functioning

+ Imagine the Possibilities

+ Limit Stress!!! Find appropriate sources of motivation (intrinsic and extrinsic) to communicate Teach the process of organization through play, modeling and communication opportunities Repetition and structure are necessary for solidify neuropathways PLAN: picture, list, assemble (hint), notice Strategies for Language and Executive Function:

+ Teach and practice dialogue Use “managed choice” for decision-making For memory: music, rhymes, words within words, peg words V.A.K.T. (Visual, auditory, kinesthetic, tactile) Sensory seekers and avoiders Physiological needs Additional Strategies for Language and Executive Function:

+ How are we going to meet the needs of most kids in the classroom?  Effective Teaching Practices  High Impact Strategies  Universal Design for Learning

+ Gradual Release of Responsibility Model (adapted from Doug Fisher/Nancy Frey)

+ Learner Variability

+ Best Support for Learners 8.5

+ How to Use the Resources  dl/udlguidelines dl/udlguidelines   3 Things you Learned  2 Things you want to know more about  1 Thing you are going to try tomorrow

+ Teachers must be treated with dignity, as people who have lives and careers, not just performers who must produce results. ~ Fullan and Haregreaves Thank you for everything you do~