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Project based learning is becoming an increasingly popular way to engage students in deeper learning; however, many students struggle to complete projects to their teacher’s expectations. Between time management and organizing notes to reading comprehension and successful editing, the executive function demands of projects can easily overwhelm both teachers and their students. In our final […]

HOW do we empower students to learn HOW to learn so that we can reduces stress and promote academic success in school and in life? This presentation will provide an overview of executive function and metacognition and will focus on the what, why, how of teaching executive function across the grades and content areas. Attendees […]

How can executive function strategies help students to learn when their funnels (or brains) get clogged and they become overwhelmed and anxious?  Join us to learn practical, hands-on strategies that help students to think flexibly, overcome obstacles, and reduce stress as they master their work at home and in the classroom.

 SMARTS Elementary Conversation is Tuesday, March 2 from 5:30-6:30 (EST). Projects are a recipe for an executive function nightmare! Join Shelly Levy, SMARTS Curriculum Coordinator & Trainer, and SMARTS educators from around the world as we explore how to integrate SMARTS Elementary into projects, presentations, essays, and more. Come with upcoming assignments, your own strategies, questions, […]

Presenter: Wendy Stacey, M.S., Director of Reading and Language  Although dyslexia is the most recognized reading disorder and the most researched, many people assume students with dyslexia read backwards and confuse their b/d’s and p/q’s. While this may be true for some dyslexics, the level of severity can vary as well as the obstacles they […]

Why is it so hard to get students to use their planners? Join Michael Greschler, SMARTS Director, and SMARTS educators from around the world as we explore how to teach executive function strategies for time management that students will actually use. Come with your own strategies, questions, ideas, and anything that is on your mind! […]

Why is it so hard to get students to use their planners? Join Michael Greschler, SMARTS Director, and SMARTS educators from around the world as we explore how to teach executive function strategies for time management that students will actually use. Come with your own strategies, questions, ideas, and anything that is on your mind! […]

Are your students struggling with organizing and prioritizing their time, ideas, and materials?  Are they rushing to get assignments done without checking their work?  Organizing and prioritizing have become even more critical during remote and hybrid learning for students as well as for teachers and parents.  Join us to learn proven practical strategies that work […]

What is the relationship between motivation, engagement, and executive function? Join us to learn how to use executive function strategies to promote students who can overcome procrastination and utilize executive function strategies independently in their work.

Math problem solving can be difficult, especially for students with attentional weaknesses, executive function weaknesses and/or learning disabilities. Yet the Common Core math standards are placing higher demands on our students than ever before, adding stress and reducing the joy of learning. This session will explore important executive function processes as they pertain specifically to […]

Standardized test-taking is often a dreaded time of year for students (and their teachers)! Confusing directions, challenging content, and tight time limits can easily overwhelm. There are a number of SMARTS strategies that can help address the demands of standardized assessment. Join us for a SMARTS Elementary conversation where we will explore how to easily […]

Standardized test-taking is often a dreaded time of year for students (and their teachers)! Confusing directions, challenging content, and tight time limits can easily overwhelm. There are a number of SMARTS strategies that can help address the demands of standardized assessment. Join us for a SMARTS secondary conversation where we will explore how to easily […]