In this workshop, participants will explore the impact of poor executive functioning skills on student learning and behavior in the classroom.  Deficits in executive functioning results in difficulty with organization, time management, task completion, problem solving, emotional control, working memory and social interactions.  Participants will learn what executive functioning skills are to further understand what skills can be expected at what age/grade for students to be successful in both general and special education classrooms. Practical, user-friendly strategies will be presented focusing on skills that promote effective organization and time management, task completion, independent work, impulse control, self-monitoring, and behavioral regulation. 

Audience: All Educators, Support Professionals and Special Educators