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Posted December 29, 2015 by elizsross

The SMARTS program has changed a lot over the years. Our team has piloted the program in many different schools and with a wide range of...

Posted December 22, 2015 by elizsross

Hello everyone. I came across a great article – Seven myths about dyslexia put to rest – that does a good job of debunking the most...

Posted December 15, 2015 by jlisle

Preparing for tests and exams often triggers anxiety, stress, and procrastination—strong emotional responses that can keep students from...

Posted December 4, 2015 by jlisle

Teachers often provide students with broad focus correction areas (FCAs) to attend to when writing or completing assignments (e.g....

Posted November 17, 2015 by jlisle

Taking notes helps students focus on important information, increases comprehension, and supports memory. Students with ADHD/Executive...

Posted November 10, 2015 by jlisle

It’s parent-teacher conference time! Like most teachers, you face a dilemma—so much to share, so little time. The Know Your Student Venn Diagram...

Posted November 5, 2015 by elizsross

ResearchILD will hold its 12th Annual Pathways to Success benefit on Thursday evening, November 19th, 2015. The benefit will be held at the...

Posted October 28, 2015 by Michael Greschler

I’m an organized person, so I know that getting your backpack ready for the day is really important. The backpack relay was a lot of fun. It was...

Posted October 20, 2015 by Michael Greschler

I have a standing bet with my students. Five dollars says that they cannot find a professional adult who does not use a planner of some kind...

Posted October 15, 2015 by Michael Greschler

The first time I heard the term executive function I was driving to a student’s house up in the foothills outside of Boulder, CO. I was working as...

Posted October 14, 2015 by elizsross

Hello everyone, Elizabeth here! Welcome to Part 2 of our preview of ResearchILD‘s, 6th annual Executive Function Conference. You can read...

Posted October 13, 2015 by elizsross

Hello everyone, Elizabeth here! So our parent organization, ResearchILD, is hosting its 6th annual Executive Function Conference in less than a...