Executive functioning skills are integral to lifelong success for ALL learners, and they can be taught in a variety of ways! Executive skills are a set of brain-based processes that help students self regulate, focus, plan, and make decisions. In this course you’ll gain the knowledge and tools to bolster these skills through student engagement and collaboration skills, and opportunities for empowerment for academic success and beyond. Identify the effects of stress and environment on executive function development, and review case studies to determine potential ways to improve executive function deficits. Plan effective structures and activities to grow leadership, empowerment, and efficacy in students, and reflect on ways to hone your skills in facilitation. You'll discover how to define and assess executive function skills, and design engaging activities that strengthen these essential cognitive abilities in your students.