Since our launch in 2015, SMARTS has proven to be a versatile tool used by thousands of teachers around the world. There are SMARTS strategies for any students, any classroom, at any time of the year. From special education, to general education, one to one tutorials to district-wide implementation, SMARTS can help you empower your students with the executive function strategies they need to succeed.
WHAT IS SMARTS?
SMARTS is yearly licensed subscription with curriculum designed for either Elementary or Middle/High School level students, with Professional Development and Coaching options.
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Secondary
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SMARTS Elementary is a comprehensive EF curriculum for grades 2-5. It offers foundational executive function strategies that promote self-confidence, resilience, and academic success.
SMARTS ELEMENTARY EXECUTIVE FUNCTION CURRICULUM – GRADES 2-5
SMARTS Elementary provides elementary grade teachers with the tools necessary to teach executive function processes. Each unit addresses an area of executive function crucial for success in school and life:
- Unit 1: Introduction to Executive Function Strategies
- Unit 2: Goal Setting
- Unit 3: Thinking Flexibly
- Unit 4: Organizing and Prioritizing Materials and Time
- Unit 5: Organizing and Prioritizing Information
- Unit 6: Remembering (memorizing)
- Unit 7: Self-monitoring and Self-checking
Using EF strategies, students develop the self-understanding to know which strategies work best for them, as well as why, where, when, and how to use those strategies to complete their work. The SMARTS Elementary curriculum can be used in general education classrooms, special education classrooms, after school programs, and learning centers.
Since each lesson is divided into four 20-minute sessions, teachers have the flexibility to integrate lessons across a range of subjects and tasks, from reading, writing, and math, to time management, perspective taking, and conflict resolution.
SMARTS Secondary is a comprehensive EF curriculum spanning the full academic year. It teaches middle and high school students essential executive function strategies that promote academic and life success.
SMARTS SECONDARY SCHOOL EXECUTIVE FUNCTION CURRICULUM – GRADES 6-12
SMART Secondary provides middle and high school grade teachers with the tools they need to teach students strategies for accessing important executive function processes. Each unit addresses an area of executive function crucial for success in school and life:
- Unit 1: Introduction to Executive Function Strategies
- Unit 2: Goal Setting
- Unit 3: Thinking Flexibly
- Unit 4: Organizing and Prioritizing Materials and Time
- Unit 5: Organizing and Prioritizing Information
- Unit 6: Remembering (memorizing)
- Unit 7: Self-monitoring and Self-checking
Students develop the self understanding to know which strategies work best for them as well as why, where, when, and how to use those strategies to complete their work.
Founded by Lynn Meltzer, Ph.D., the Research Institute for Learning and Development (ResearchILD) offers professional development, conferences, workshops and instruction on executive function, strategy instruction, metacognition, learning differences including ADHD and dyslexia), cognitive flexibility, and many more topics related to promoting strategic and self-aware learning.
HOW TO GET SMARTS
SMARTS curriculum is licensed per teacher per year. 1-4 licenses can be purchased directly with a credit card or PO directly. Volume discounts apply at Every district, school, and even student is different. SMARTS can be tailored with customized programs that can combine coaching and professional development options as well as individualized pricing options.