Do these questions sound like your child? 

• Is your student’s desk, room or backpack a ‘black hole’ for papers and materials? 

• Do you wish your student had a sense of urgency so tasks are completed and routines happen on time so you can get out the door and on your way? 

• Does your student seem prompt-dependent? Are you constantly reminding them of the necessary materials and steps to take?

If so, plan to attend the Executive Functioning Seminar presented by Sarah Ward*, Co-Director of Cognitive Connections, LLP.

WHEN: Monday, Aug 26th, 6 -7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Bainbridge High School Auditorium, 9330 High School Road
WHAT: 

In this practical strategies seminar parents and guardians will:

• Develop a solid understanding of what the executive function skills are and how they impact a student’s academic and personal performance

• Learn how to promote the development of the executive function skills by weaving them naturally into everyday activities.

• Learn dozens of easy to implement strategies to help children initiate tasks, follow routines, transition between tasks and think in an organized way and encourage self-initiative to manage homework and tasks

• Easy strategies to help students understand time demands and internally feel the sweep of time to focus and complete tasks in allotted time frames. Show students the process of how to plan and complete homework, tasks and chores with less supervision and fewer prompts.

COST: Free 
REGISTRATION: This is not required but will help us plan accordingly. Please complete this form. 

*Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP, is the Co-Director of Cognitive Connections, LLP, and has over 25 years of experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing cases of children, adolescents, and adults with various developmental and acquired brain-based learning differences. An internationally recognized expert on executive function skills, Sarah holds an adjunct faculty position at the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions and has co-authored the 360 Thinking Executive program and developed executive functioning supports such as the Academic Planner, Tracknets, and the Time Tracker Program. 

BISD is excited to welcome Sarah and allow families to participate in a free, practical strategies seminar.