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Supporting Individuals with Executive Function Challenges

Join IDA Arizona for a webinar with featured speaker Samantha DePalo, M.Ed.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
• Time: 10 AM – 11 AM MST
• Cost: Free (Registration Required)
• Professional Development: One CEU available for educators
• The session will not be recorded.

Join us for a one-hour webinar with Samantha DePalo, M.Ed., on executive functioning, we will explore the importance of executive function skills and how to develop and support these skills in daily life. Executive functioning refers to a set of cognitive abilities responsible for planning, organizing, initiating, monitoring, and regulating behavior. These skills are critical for success in school, work, and everyday activities. Individuals who struggle with executive function skills may find it challenging to complete tasks, follow instructions, manage time effectively, and regulate their emotions and behaviors.

During this session, we will discuss the significance of executive functioning skills and how they can impact daily life. We will explore how to identify strengths and weaknesses in executive function and provide strategies to support and develop these skills. The session will cover practical approaches to creating structure, such as using visual schedules, providing clear instructions, and incorporating movement breaks. Additionally, we will share tips for developing executive function skills through a coaching model.

By the end of this session, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of executive function skills, their importance, and practical strategies to support and develop these skills. You will leave with a toolkit of resources that can be used to help children and adults succeed in their daily lives.

Learning Outcomes:

• Become familiar with the neuroscience behind Thomas Brown’s model of executive functioning and Cognitive Load Theory to understand how it applies to learning and behavior.
• Understand the principles of effective Executive Function coaching, including specific strategies to support individuals with LD and ADHD who struggle with executive function.

Audience Level:

• Beginner
• Intermediate

Who Should Attend:

• Elementary, Secondary, and Post-Secondary Educators and Professionals
• Family and Community Advocates

Professional Development:

One-Hour Continuing Education Unit (CEU) will be offered to educators working on their certificate renewal. Participants must attend the live webinar. CEU certificates will be issued to those who submit the CEU – Webinar Reflection Form and make payment. Certificates will be emailed by September 10, 2024. Cost:  IDA Members $0/Non-members $5  

About the Speaker:

Samantha DePalo is the Director of Outreach for The Jones-Gordon School, a private nonprofit in Paradise Valley that cultivates the strengths of high-potential, motivated students who have dyslexia and related learning differences. A graduate of Barrett Honors College at ASU, Sam holds degrees in Spanish Linguistics and English Literature and a Master’s degree in Education. She is a Fulbright Scholar and Teach For America alumna and holds postgraduate certificates in Neurodiversity with a specialization in Executive Function and the Science of Reading.

For questions, please email info@arizonaida.org.