Train the Brain: Embedding Executive Functioning Skills into Daily Practice

Embed executive functioning skills into daily lessons with practical strategies that boost focus, behavior, and success.

This dynamic, hands-on workshop introduces educators to eight essential executive functioning (EF) skills and their impact on student achievement, behavior, and life readiness. Participants will explore how these cognitive processes—such as planning, organization, and self-monitoring—affect success in the classroom and beyond. Through interactive strategies, participants will learn how to identify areas of need, support skill development, and incorporate EF instruction seamlessly into daily classroom practice. The session also emphasizes differentiation, helping teachers align EF support with diverse learner needs.

Core Needs Addressed

  • Students struggling with organization, time management, attention, and goal-directed behavior.

  • Lack of explicit instruction or support for executive functioning skills within the school day.

  • Challenges in differentiating instruction to meet varying EF needs of students.

Key Learnings

  1. Understanding the Eight Key Executive Functions
    Educators will develop a clear understanding of the eight critical executive functioning skills—including working memory, impulse control, and flexible thinking—and how each affects students' ability to engage and succeed in school.

  2. Embedding EF Skills into Instructional Practice
    Teachers will learn strategies to integrate executive functioning development into daily routines and lessons, using modeling, scaffolding, and formative check-ins to support student growth without requiring a separate curriculum.

  3. Identifying Student Needs and Differentiating Support
    Participants will explore tools to identify students' EF strengths and areas for growth and tailor support accordingly. Emphasis is placed on using EF-informed planning to enhance classroom management, independence, and learning outcomes

Schedule a Call

Learn more about this workshop.

School

District

College
University

Other

Please provide the institiue name

Thank you for submitting the contact request. We will get back to you shortly.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Related Content

Habits of Mind Definitions Worksheet

Accountable Talk Stems

Task Prioritization Tool

Train the Brain: Embedding Executive Functioning Skills into Daily Practice

Embed executive functioning skills into daily lessons with practical strategies that boost focus, behavior, and success.

Led by our team of Instructional Strategists

Learning Path

Last Updated

Apr 15, 2026 2:50 PM

Talk with an expert

Want a thought partner to help you design solutions that fit your school?

Thank you for submitting the contact request. We will get back to you shortly.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Designed for School Leaders asking...

How can we strengthen executive functioning skills to produce measurable gains in student organization, behavior, and academic performance?

What instructional practices will ensure executive functioning strategies are consistently embedded into daily classroom routines for diverse learners?

How do we build teacher capacity to identify and support EF skill development in ways that improve independence and long-term student success?

This workshop helped me better understand the challenges families face and gave me practical strategies to strengthen communication and engagement. I now feel more confident in building supportive partnerships with families to improve student success.

Jen Soloman

School Name

Delivering Powerful Learning Experiences

As a result of this work

As a result of this work, educators will strengthen their ability to support the development of executive functioning skills, ensuring improved student achievement, behavior, and readiness for future success. Teachers will leave with practical strategies, differentiation approaches, and classroom integration techniques that support planning, organization, self-monitoring, and other essential cognitive processes.

Workshop Description

This dynamic, hands-on workshop introduces educators to eight essential executive functioning (EF) skills and their impact on student achievement, behavior, and life readiness. Participants will explore how these cognitive processes—such as planning, organization, and self-monitoring—affect success in the classroom and beyond. Through interactive strategies, participants will learn how to identify areas of need, support skill development, and incorporate EF instruction seamlessly into daily classroom practice. The session also emphasizes differentiation, helping teachers align EF support with diverse learner needs.

Expand To See More

Designed for Today's Schools

Customized
Expert-led
In-person, virtual, or asynchronous
Standards Aligned
Research-Based
Nationwide

Educators will confidently

Educators will strengthen their use of executive functioning supports in daily instruction. This work supports student wellness and helps students thrive academically and emotionally.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes your workshops different from traditional professional development or other providers?

Our approach goes beyond one-size-fits-all professional development. We hold ourselves to rigorous standards of quality and delivery in every client interaction, ensuring that each experience is meaningful, relevant, and impactful. We don’t just deliver workshops—we build long-term partnerships with schools and districts, working alongside educators to improve instructional practices and student outcomes over time.

We actively listen to educators’ unique contexts and experiences, using that insight to collaboratively design tailored solutions rather than pre-packaged sessions. Our team asks thoughtful questions, challenges assumptions, and continuously learns so we can help redefine what’s possible in teaching and learning.

Above all, we communicate authentically, foster positive and productive relationships, and bring a deep passion and commitment to education. The result is professional learning that feels purposeful, personalized, and truly transformative.

Who are your workshops designed for?

Our workshops are designed for educators and school leaders, including teachers, instructional coaches, school administrators, and district teams. Each session is tailored to the specific audience to ensure content is relevant, practical, and immediately applicable.

What does a typical workshop look like?

Our workshops are interactive, engaging, and grounded in real classroom practice. Each experience is intentionally designed using the principles of andragogy, sound instructional design, and the core constructs of effective professional development to ensure relevance, coherence, and impact. Participants engage in discussion, reflection, planning, and application activities — not just passive listening. Educators leave with concrete strategies and next steps they can implement right away.

How long are your workshops?

We offer flexible formats, including half-day, full-day, and multi-session series. We can also design ongoing professional learning experiences to support sustained implementation over time.

What delivery methods are available for your workshops?

We offer flexible delivery options to meet the needs of schools and districts, including in-person sessions, live virtual workshops, and asynchronous learning through our applied learning platform. Regardless of format, all experiences are designed to be interactive, engaging, and collaborative, with structures that promote meaningful participation and application of learning.

What kind of follow-up support is available?

We believe professional learning is most effective when it’s sustained. In addition to workshops, we offer instructional coaching, implementation planning, and follow-up sessions to help teams translate learning into practice and drive meaningful results.

Who facilitates the workshops?

Inspired Instruction’s workshops are facilitated by a nationwide team of expert Instructional Strategists.  Our facilitators bring diverse experience as classroom educators, instructional coaches, principals, directors, and superintendents, spanning all content areas. We thoughtfully match your specific needs with a facilitator whose expertise aligns to ensure the learning experience is relevant, practical, and impactful for your staff.

How much does it cost to bring a workshop to my school or district?

We offer a range of pricing options designed to meet the needs of different schools and districts. Our Client Directors work closely with you to understand your goals, scope, and budget, and will partner with you to design a high-quality professional learning experience that fits within your financial framework.

Need a thought partner?

Work With Our Solution Team of Experienced Educators

Our team works alongside school and district leaders to tackle challenges and stay aligned to your goals.

Talk With An Expert
User 1
Team 2
Team 3
Michele Regan