What is Executive Functioning, and why is it important? Executive functioning involves skills needed in the classroom, workplace, and everyday life. Today’s students, and adults, are continuously surrounded by information and expectations. During the pandemic, students missed out on opportunities to learn and develop vital executive function skills needed to succeed. This session will provide an overview of the different executive function skills, age-appropriate skill development (elementary through high school school), and provide various strategies to support students in developing executive function skills.
