Executive functioning skills are a valuable tool in a student’s arsenal. Unfortunately, some some students struggle to master these skills. Focus on just what executive function skills are and why they’re necessary. Work through two case studies as a way to fully comprehend material presented and practice implementing learned skills.

Learning Outcomes

• Learn why students who master executive functioning skills are more academically successful than their counterparts.


• Discover practical strategies to assist students with implementing executive functioning skills into their daily routines.


• Practice the skills you’ve learned to effectively use these strategies with your own students.

Speakers
Blair McGuire, LPC, NCC, has worked as a school counselor for the past six years, most recently at Loyola Academy outside of Chicago. Prior to her work in education, she worked with court-ordered juveniles and has clinical experience when working with both children and adolescents.

Sara Provis is an administrator at Loyola University Chicago and a former school counselor with Chicago Public Schools. less