During this class, students will explore and enhance their knowledge of specific Executive Functioning skills and various strategies that can be utilized to support their growth, development, and self-confidence. Students will learn about strategies that can be easily implemented, in various situations and environments, to support their continued development of executive functioning skills.

Learner-to-learner interaction is encouraged throughout the class. The teacher will facilitate ongoing dialogue, and fun and interactive activities, as well as lecture-type slides, to help learners understand the concepts being taught. Scenario examples, videos, interactive opportunities, and other engaging materials will be utilized throughout the classes. 

The weekly skill-targeted areas are as follows: 

Oct 2- What are Executive Functions?
Oct 9 - Planning and Prioritizing
Oct 16 - Organization
Oct 23 - Time Management 
Oct 30 - Task Initiation 
Nov 6- Working Memory
Nov 13 - Metacognition
Nov 20 - Emotional (Self) Regulation 
Nov 27 - Sustained Attention
Dec 4 - Flexibility
Dec 11 - Perseverance
Dec 18 - "Keys to Success" activity 

All weekly skills areas are independent of one another, join for all or join only on a specific week. 

Learners do not need any previous skills or experience to participate in this class.