Executive Function and Learning Insights.

Explore research, strategies, and ideas that connect executive function to learning success.

8 Emotional Control IEP Goals to Support Student Success

Emotional control is a critical aspect of executive function that directly impacts a student’s ability to learn. Establishing emotional control IEP goals helps educators monitor student progress, adjust instruction, and implement effective classroom interventions for behavior problems. Below, we outline eight emotional control IEP goals that can support students in (...)

Engaging Middle School Students in Self-Control Discussions

Self-control discussions are a powerful way to support student learning and improve students’ academic performance. When middle school students actively engage in conversations about self-control, they develop essential executive function skills that help them succeed both in and out of the classroom. By using student engagement strategies that foster meaningful (...)

Practicing Working Memory: 5 Engaging Strategies for High School Classrooms

Practicing working memory is essential for high school students to improve academic performance and build essential executive function skills. As teachers, incorporating executive function instruction into daily lessons can empower students by enhancing their ability to retain and manipulate information. Below are five engaging student strategies to integrate into your (...)

Self-Awareness Reflection: Journal Prompts to Teach Self-Monitoring in Elementary School

Developing self-awareness reflection in students is a key component of executive function instruction. By teaching executive function skills such as self-monitoring, students can evaluate their actions, regulate their behavior, and set themselves up for academic success. Elementary school teachers can incorporate self-monitoring activities into daily routines to improve students’ academic (...)