Classroom Routines Build Executive Functioning Skills

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Delve into the principles of executive functioning and their significance in the context of teaching and learning. Explore how classroom routines serve as powerful tools for developing and strengthening these skills among students of all ages and abilities.

Drawing on the expertise of Mitch Weathers, founder of Organized Binder, and Katie Novak, internationally renowned educator and author of “UDL Now!,” we examine research-based strategies and practical techniques for embedding executive functioning support within daily classroom routines.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Define executive functioning (EF) skills and understand your own strengths and “stretches.”
  2. Understand the importance of EF Skills in the context of student learning and classroom success.
  3. Describe how classroom routines can support the development of executive functioning skills across diverse learning environments.

     

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School Spotlight Presentation

School Spotlight Presentation

Thank you for sharing and spotlighting your school

Time is limited to 20 minutes of presentation and 10 minutes of Q & A.

Please choose from a few (not all) of the suggestions below.

School Overview

  1. School name and location
  2. Number of students
  3. Student support staff breakdown:
    1. Number of Learning Support Teachers
    2. Number of Speech and Language Pathologists (SLPs)
    3. Number of Occupational Therapists (OTs)
    4. Number of Psychologists
    5. Number of Teaching Assistants
    6. Other relevant support roles

Inclusive Journey

Brief History

  1. Key milestones in developing an inclusive environment
  2. Challenges faced and overcome
  3. Pivotal decisions or policies implemented

Current Status

  1. Overview of current inclusive practices
  2. Neurodiversity and disability support programs in place
  3. Staff training and development initiatives

Road Map for the Future

  1. Short-term goals (next 1-2 years)
  2. Long-term vision (3-5 years out)
  3. Planned initiatives or expansions of support services

Financial Model

  1. Funding sources for inclusive programs
  2. Fee structure for additional support services
  3. Scholarships or financial aid for students with disabilities

Success Story Ideas

  1. Share a brief narrative of a student’s success within your school program
  2. Highlight specific supports or interventions that made a difference
  3. Impact on the student, their family, and the school community

Current Challenge

  1. Presentation of a current issue or challenge in implementing inclusive practices
  2. Questions for the group to consider and discuss

Lessons Learned

  1. Key takeaways from the school’s inclusive journey
  2. Advice for other schools looking to enhance their neurodiversity and disability inclusion

Q&A (10 minutes)

Please reserve this time for questions from the audience

School Leaders

 

 

Please Review Core and Elective Offerings

Core Offerings. Choose One

Understanding and Addressing Behavior: A Comprehensive Approach
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Optimal Admissions: Embracing Diverse Learners in International Schools
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Universal Supports
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Elective Offerings. Choose Five

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Leading the Co-Instructional Model: The Administrator’s Role

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Supporting Teachers in Planning for Intentional Differentiation for Advanced Learners

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Education for all: Creating Life Centered Education Services

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Financial Models, Part One and Two

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Teaching Assistants: Train, Integrate, and Incorporate at the Highest Level

In this session, we explore the research about developing and retaining teaching assistant talent and some of the solutions to building a strong teaching assistant…

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Getting the right people on the Bus: Effective and Fair Recruitment Practices

Creating a school environment that is responsive to the needs of diverse learners starts with recruiting and hiring educators with the mindset and skills to…

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Empathetic Partnering with Families

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Behavior: A New Lens for School Leaders

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1 in 36: Autism Basics

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Diploma Pathway Options

As international schools work to improve support services for students requiring moderate to significant support, they face a common challenge: limited diploma options that may…

Full Description
Profiles and Case Studies of Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Learners

Through the lens of case studies, this session offers an in-depth look at the diverse profiles of gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) learners.  Learning Outcomes Address…

Full Description
MTSS 101: An Introduction to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

A Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is a proactive, data-driven framework designed to meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students. This session…

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Asset Based Language

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Tame The Beast: Coaching AI to Reach All Learners Everyday

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rocking the education world. Every day, there is a flashy new tool promising to transform teaching, leaving us wondering: Do I…

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Admissions Leaders

 

 

Please Review Core and Elective Offerings

Core Offerings. Choose One

Elective Offerings. Choose Five

Classroom Routines Build Executive Functioning Skills

Delve into the principles of executive functioning and their significance in the context of teaching and learning. Explore how classroom routines serve as powerful tools…

Full Description
Interpreting Student Files, A Case Study

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This session explores the importance of collaboration among families, educators, and therapists in supporting students with diverse learning profiles. Rather than working in isolation, these…

Full Description
Behavior: A New Lens for School Leaders

In today’s evolving international school landscape, educators and school leaders may be facing increasing behavioral challenges. This presentation is designed for school leaders and admissions…

Full Description
1 in 36: Autism Basics

This presentation provides an introduction to the concept of neurodiversity, highlighting the natural variation in how people’s brains function and process information. We will explore…

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Diploma Pathway Options

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Full Description
Profiles and Case Studies of Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Learners

Through the lens of case studies, this session offers an in-depth look at the diverse profiles of gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) learners.  Learning Outcomes Address…

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MTSS 101: An Introduction to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

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Student Services Leaders

 

 

Please Review Core and Elective Offerings

Core Offerings. Choose One

Understanding and Addressing Behavior: A Comprehensive Approach
Full Description
Optimal Admissions: Embracing Diverse Learners in International Schools
Full Description
Universal Supports
Full Description

Elective Offerings. Choose Five

Classroom Routines Build Executive Functioning Skills

Delve into the principles of executive functioning and their significance in the context of teaching and learning. Explore how classroom routines serve as powerful tools…

Full Description
Leveraging Leading for Excellence: Empowering All Learners through Collective Efficacy

This workshop focuses on leveraging collective efficacy to drive school improvement, with a strong emphasis on support for neurodiverse students and a variety of learning…

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Universal Design for Learning: Supporting Teacher Efficacy

Building collective teacher effectiveness enhances student outcomes more than feedback and classroom management combined (Hattie, 2015).  As teachers begin to understand the principles of Universal…

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Full Description
The Co-Instructional Model: It’s More Than Co-Teaching

The Co-Instructional Model is a comprehensive service-delivery model designed to enhance the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). Far beyond traditional co-teaching, the…

Full Description
Supporting Teachers in Planning for Intentional Differentiation for Advanced Learners

This session will focus on what the best practice “look-fors” are in terms of classroom differentiation for learners at all levels, particularly those at the…

Full Description
Education for all: Creating Life Centered Education Services

As the population of the world includes 1-3% of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, chances are you already have students in your community who…

Full Description
Financial Models, Part One and Two

Since August 2024, the Office of Overseas of Schools has been working with an international task force to develop a business models playbook to assist…

Full Description
Teaching Assistants: Train, Integrate, and Incorporate at the Highest Level

In this session, we explore the research about developing and retaining teaching assistant talent and some of the solutions to building a strong teaching assistant…

Full Description
Empathetic Partnering with Families

This session explores the importance of collaboration among families, educators, and therapists in supporting students with diverse learning profiles. Rather than working in isolation, these…

Full Description
1 in 36: Autism Basics

This presentation provides an introduction to the concept of neurodiversity, highlighting the natural variation in how people’s brains function and process information. We will explore…

Full Description
Diploma Pathway Options

As international schools work to improve support services for students requiring moderate to significant support, they face a common challenge: limited diploma options that may…

Full Description
Profiles and Case Studies of Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Learners

Through the lens of case studies, this session offers an in-depth look at the diverse profiles of gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) learners.  Learning Outcomes Address…

Full Description
MTSS 101: An Introduction to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

A Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is a proactive, data-driven framework designed to meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students. This session…

Full Description
Asset Based Language

This course explores the power of language in shaping inclusive school environments, focusing on asset-based language when discussing disability and neurodiversity. Participants will examine the…

Full Description
Tame The Beast: Coaching AI to Reach All Learners Everyday

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rocking the education world. Every day, there is a flashy new tool promising to transform teaching, leaving us wondering: Do I…

Full Description

Teacher Leaders

 

 

Please Review Core and Elective Offerings

Core Offerings. Choose One

Elective Offerings. Choose Five

Classroom Routines Build Executive Functioning Skills

Delve into the principles of executive functioning and their significance in the context of teaching and learning. Explore how classroom routines serve as powerful tools…

Full Description
Universal Design for Learning: Supporting Teacher Efficacy

Building collective teacher effectiveness enhances student outcomes more than feedback and classroom management combined (Hattie, 2015).  As teachers begin to understand the principles of Universal…

Full Description
Leading the Co-Instructional Model: The Administrator’s Role

As schools invest in the Co-Instructional Model as a service-delivery approach, administrators play a key role in ensuring its successful implementation. Join us as we…

Full Description
The Co-Instructional Model: It’s More Than Co-Teaching

The Co-Instructional Model is a comprehensive service-delivery model designed to enhance the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). Far beyond traditional co-teaching, the…

Full Description
Education for all: Creating Life Centered Education Services

As the population of the world includes 1-3% of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, chances are you already have students in your community who…

Full Description
Empathetic Partnering with Families

This session explores the importance of collaboration among families, educators, and therapists in supporting students with diverse learning profiles. Rather than working in isolation, these…

Full Description
1 in 36: Autism Basics

This presentation provides an introduction to the concept of neurodiversity, highlighting the natural variation in how people’s brains function and process information. We will explore…

Full Description
Diploma Pathway Options

As international schools work to improve support services for students requiring moderate to significant support, they face a common challenge: limited diploma options that may…

Full Description
Profiles and Case Studies of Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Learners

Through the lens of case studies, this session offers an in-depth look at the diverse profiles of gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) learners.  Learning Outcomes Address…

Full Description
MTSS 101: An Introduction to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

A Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is a proactive, data-driven framework designed to meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students. This session…

Full Description
Asset Based Language

This course explores the power of language in shaping inclusive school environments, focusing on asset-based language when discussing disability and neurodiversity. Participants will examine the…

Full Description
Tame The Beast: Coaching AI to Reach All Learners Everyday

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rocking the education world. Every day, there is a flashy new tool promising to transform teaching, leaving us wondering: Do I…

Full Description

Changing Heartsets & Mindsets

,

Do members of your school community groan when they hear the word “inclusion”? It’s time to transform that reaction into enthusiasm and commitment. This presentation is designed for school leaders seeking to revolutionize their school culture by shifting the heartsets and mindsets of their staff and community

Learning Outcomes

  1. Mindset Shifts: Exploring the changing student demographics in international schools and the importance of adapting to these shifts.
  2. Benefits of Diverse Learning Environments: Discussing the academic and socioemotional benefits of diverse classrooms, including improved critical thinking, creativity, and social skills.
  3. Debunking Misconceptions: Addressing common myths and misconceptions that may hinder the development of a supportive school culture.
  4. Change Management: Introducing a framework as a tool for leaders to navigate and implement cultural shifts within their schools.
  5. Practical Strategies: Implementing effective leadership practices to support diverse student needs and foster a cohesive community.

 

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Leveraging Leading for Excellence: Empowering All Learners through Collective Efficacy

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This workshop focuses on leveraging collective efficacy to drive school improvement, with a strong emphasis on support for neurodiverse students and a variety of learning profiles. Designed for school leaders, it provides strategies to enhance collaboration among leadership, learning support, counseling teams, and parents. By implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) participants will gain practical tools to create learning environments that support both academic and social-emotional development for all learners.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Enhance Team Collaboration
  2. Develop unified approaches to support all learners, aligning with MTSS.
  3. Promote Inclusive Leadership: Implement shared leadership models.
  4. Foster a Positive School Culture
  5. Strengthen Community Partnerships: Build effective communication channels with families.
  6. Gain practical leadership tools and techniques for fostering effective teamwork.

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Universal Design for Learning: Supporting Teacher Efficacy

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Building collective teacher effectiveness enhances student outcomes more than feedback and classroom management combined (Hattie, 2015).  As teachers begin to understand the principles of Universal Design for Learning, they soon ask, “How do I apply these principles to my lesson design process?”  This session is designed for those who possess an understanding of the “what” and “why” of UDL and collaborate with teachers as they navigate the “how.”

Learning Outcomes

  1. Exploring  the UDL design process: clear, relevant, rigorous goal, identifying barriers, using the UDL Guidelines to find new instructional strategies in creating or revising lessons
  2. Reviewing and practicing several approaches that support teachers in designing lessons to meet the widest range of learner variability in a classroom. These include: Plus One, Troubleshooting Approach, and Journey Mapping.
  3. Explore a conversation map that guides teachers through the UDL design process.

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Leading the Co-Instructional Model: The Administrator’s Role

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As schools invest in the Co-Instructional Model as a service-delivery approach, administrators play a key role in ensuring its successful implementation. Join us as we explore the necessary components of a model that supports teachers, enhances student outcomes, and fosters a culture of collaboration.  A preferred, but not required, prerequisite is attending The Co-Instructional Model: It’s More Than Co-Teaching session.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Consider the steps needed to plan for and begin implementing a Co-Instructional Model.
  2. Explore strategies and structures that create clarity around practice and support teachers to be successful in each of the 4 parts of the model, including
    1. Considering scheduling challenges;
    2. Creating collaborative agreements;
    3. Supporting effective co-planning;
    4. Using the co-teaching models as a resource in classroom observations.
    5. Facilitating regular check-ins with co-teachers.

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