I’ve gotten requests from my School of Clinical Leadership members for resources that can be share with families and other professionals; and since coaching and training others is such an important part of effective executive functioning intervention, I decided to compile a list of content I’ve created on this topic.
All of these things on this page are things that can be shared with anyone you feel would benefit; whether it be your colleagues or families you’re supporting.
RESOURCE 1: Executive Functioning Implementation Guide for School Teams
Supporting executive functioning is a team effort. That’s why I’ve created a guide that outlines the role everyone on a K-12 team plays in supporting executive functioning; include the caregivers and students themselves.
This guide is freely available for anyone to access. When they sign up for the guide, they’ll be added to my mailing list; however they can unsubscribe at any time. School of Clinical Leadership students are welcome to share the link with parents or colleagues who they think would benefit from this information.
The Executive Functioning Implementation Guide link is: drkarendudekbrannan.com/efschools
RESOURCE 2: Executive Functioning Parent Guide
You are also welcome to share the Executive Functioning Parent Guide. This is a handout that explains a definition of executive functioning, as well as explains examples of the different executive functions and external symptoms.
You can share this free download with parents to help them better understand executive functioning.
RESOURCE 3: Products for Parents
I offer several of the products that are included in the School of Clinical Leadership for parents and standalone products.
This includes the Time Tracking Journal, which shows parents and professionals a process for improving time-perception, strategic-thinking, and self-talk; as well as the Simple Family Meals guide which gives families a 6-week plan for structuring meal planning.
Parents can purchase the Time Tracking Journal here.
Parents can purchase the Simple Family Meals Guide here.
RESOURCE 4: Executive Functioning Videos for Parents and Professionals
Members are welcome to share these free videos and short podcast episodes with parents that relate to executive functioning:
Is it a motivation issue or an executive functioning issue?
What to do when kids complain of boredom.
You can’t force kids to do writing assignments. Here’s what you CAN do.
Anxiety and executive dysfunction go together. Here’s why.
What does it mean to be neurodiversity-affirming?
Most social skills groups result in poor generalization. Here’s why.
Behavior charts don’t build internal motivation. Here’s what does.
Executive functioning is more that just “being organized”.
Why aren’t checklists and planners helping my students be more organized?
Learning Doesn’t Have to Be Fun
Executive Dysfunction is Not a Personality Flaw
RESOURCE 5: Language and Literacy Resources for Parents and Professionals
The follow pieces of content are free resources from my blog, podcast, and the Morning Motivation for Educators podcast. You are welcome to share any of these with friends, colleagues, and families.
What is texting doing to reading and spelling?
What to say instead of “sound it out” when helping kids read?
Defending the “Read 20 Minutes a Day” Rule.
How to help kids become fluent readers and spellers
How to support language processing in school-age kids (part 1)
How to support language processing in school-age kids (part 2)
The ins and outs of language screening (for school-age kids)
This resource list comes from the “Rolodex of Resources” section of the School of Clinical Leadership.
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Many K-12 teams aren’t using effective service-delivery models or strategies to build executive functioning.
But it only takes ONE team member to take the lead and get the team on track. That person can be YOU.
With the right system, it’s possible, even with limited time and resources, and even if you’re not in an “official” leadership position.
The School of Clinical Leadership gives you the tools and systems you need to design services that build resilience and independence.
But it doesn’t stop there.
I’ll also help you develop the systems and operating procedures needed to make it a reality.
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