Self Advocacy Archives

Posted 4 days ago by Caitlin Vanderberg

Teachers tell me my dyslexic daughter is a good self-advocate, and I know it’s an important skill. By high school, self-advocating isn’t just...

Posted September 26, 2022 by Caitlin Vanderberg

Today’s students will face complex challenges and uncertainty in their futures. How can we prepare young students to become self-directed learners...

Posted September 5, 2022 by Caitlin Vanderberg

Executive function strategies are not only relevant in the academic lives of students. As students develop, they will also see the importance of...

Posted June 1, 2022 by Caitlin Vanderberg

What do schools mean when they say students should be held accountable? Unfortunately, if we’re not careful, “accountability” can sometimes...

Posted May 11, 2022 by Caitlin Vanderberg

When teachers tell students to stay organized, what exactly does that mean? In the SMARTS curriculum, lessons on organizing and prioritizing are...

Posted May 4, 2022 by Caitlin Vanderberg

This post is part of a series that highlights ways to teach financial literacy with executive function strategies. It’s never too early to teach...

Posted February 17, 2022 by Caitlin Vanderberg

Are you looking for an instructional strategy that prioritizes oral reading and provides opportunities for culturally sustaining and collaborative...

Posted January 12, 2022 by Caitlin Vanderberg

Motivating reluctant learners is no easy feat, and motivation is a key element of learning and applying executive function strategies. While there...

Posted December 29, 2021 by Caitlin Vanderberg

Goal setting and reflection—two popular topics on the SMARTS blog—often come up around the New Year. How can you incorporate mindfulness practices...

Posted December 8, 2021 by Caitlin Vanderberg

Developing metacognition was a common theme at ResearchILD’s 36th Annual Executive Function Conference. Here are highlights from a few of our...

Posted October 20, 2021 by Caitlin Vanderberg

Youth input and action not only increases the accuracy of research and efficacy of programs, but can also improve students’ academic performance...

Posted September 15, 2021 by Caitlin Vanderberg

What are students’ thoughts about test-taking? This student-authored post is part of a series that highlights student perspectives around learning...