
Description
Developed by Hill, in collaboration with Dr. Peg Dawson and Dr. Tara Galloway, this 10-hour, self-paced course will give educators and caregivers a deep understanding and resources to assess areas of executive function (EF) challenges in students and coach a student through use of a strategic intervention plan that targets their EF skill challenge.
With relatable animations, infographics, interactives and a multitude of printable, ready to use strategies for each of the 11 EF skills, learners will experience:
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Knowledge Building – the What and the Why: take a deep dive into how executive functioning develops, the 11 skills that comprise EF, how to assess EF skills based on observable actions and understand how ADHD impacts development of EF skills.
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The Coaching and Intervention Framework – The How: walk through the coaching process from assessment to fading support, learning how to use explicit instruction, intentional language and specific praise along the way.
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Flexible micromodules for each of the 11 EF skills. The micromodules are resource rich and provide the tools and ideas educators and caregivers need. Learners can select and explore any or all of the micromodules for just-in-time information and resources to coach students to success.
Objectives
Learning Outcomes
This course was carefully researched through consultation with experts and our own experience at Hill Learning Center with our students. Since 1977, Hill Learning Center’s focus has been on providing research-based instruction that meets the needs of every learner to create confident, independent learners. We know that executive functioning is the foundation for that independence and success.
This course is designed to meet the learner outcomes below.
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Understand what executive functioning is and how it develops in the brain.
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Identify factors that can hinder executive functioning development.
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Recognize and label behaviors as indicators of EF challenges.
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Design an intervention plan using the coaching model and skill-aligned compensatory strategies.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Hill Learning Center Certificate of Completion
Learning credits
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