Executive Functions Training Programs
Cognitive Solutions Learning Center, Inc. has developed a series of programs that promote an understanding of executive functioning for parents and teachers, as well as the development of executive skills for students. The programs will provide parents, teachers, and students with many of the tools and strategies necessary to help students take a more systematic and organized approach to their learning experience.
Executive functioning involves the psychological processes which impact an individual’s awareness of his or her thoughts and actions, and the ability to problem solve for the purpose of a future goal. Executive functioning abilities include components of reasoning, attention, planning, inhibition, set-shifting, working memory and the ability to regulate interference. Executive skills allow individuals to problem solve and identify and achieve goals.
Learning organizational strategies and practicing consistent routines can help students achieve great success both in school and in their personal lives. The earlier students learn to adopt and implement strategies, the better prepared they are for the rigors of the classroom.
Teacher Development
Cognitive Solutions offers school based teacher development programs in executive functioning. Through this in-service, teachers will gain an understanding of executive functioning as well as hands on, research based techniques for developing executive functions within their existing curriculum.
Parent Training Groups
Cognitive solutions offers parent groups designed to help parents understand executive functions in their children. Parents will gain an understanding of executive functions, as well as practical methods for developing their child’s executive skills.
Parent groups are one hour in length and based on availability.
Student Training Groups and One on One Skill Building
Cognitive Solutions works with students both one on one and in group settings to develop executive functions. Training programs include work on organizational skills, time management, problem solving, self monitoring skills, as well as the executive aspects of reading, writing, and mathematics.
Student group classes meet for one hour twice weekly over a six week period. Please contact us for more information on individual sessions.
For more information, or to schedule training, please contact James Gottschalk, M.A.