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Description:

In this webinar, Dr. Peg Dawson explores practical strategies to help students develop essential executive skills for academic and life success. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of executive skills, including response inhibition, working memory, emotional control, and goal-directed persistence. The session outlines five key steps to supporting students, from identifying strengths to implementing student-centered interventions. Attendees will learn how to use everyday routines and classroom strategies to foster skill growth. Real-life examples illustrate how executive skills impact student learning and behavior. The webinar also highlights effective ways to introduce executive skills vocabulary and concepts to students. Educators will leave with concrete tools to integrate executive function strategies into their teaching. This session is ideal for school psychologists, teachers, and other professionals supporting student success.

Released in March 2025, this individual webinar can be purchased for $25 (scroll down to purchase). The content in this webinar is intertwined with Domains 2, 3, and 4 of the NASP Practice Model. Schoolpsych.com’s recorded webinars are non-refundable. Attendees who complete this 1.5-hour webinar will receive 1.5 NASP-Approved CPD credit.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify and describe key executive skills that influence student learning and behavior.

2. Learn practical strategies to integrate executive skills instruction into classroom routines and interventions.

3. Explore student-centered approaches to fostering executive function development and self-regulation.

Bio:

Peg Dawson, Ed.D., NCSP, received her doctorate in school/child clinical psychology from the University of Virginia. She worked as a school psychologist for 16 years in Maine and New Hampshire, and since 1992 has worked at the Center for Learning and Attention Disorders in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where she specializes in the assessment of children and adults with learning and attention disorders. She has many years of organizational experience at the state, national, and international level, and served in many capacities, including president, of the New Hampshire Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of School Psychologists, and the International School Psychology Association. She is the author of numerous articles and book chapters on a variety of topics, including retention, ability grouping, reading disorders, attention disorders, the sleep problems of adolescents, the use of interviews in the assessment process, and homework. Along with her colleague, Dr. Richard Guare, she has written several books for parents and professionals on the topic of executive skills, including Smart but Scattered and Smart but Scattered Teens. Peg is the 2006 recipient of the National Association of School Psychologists’ Lifetime Achievement Award.

Attendee Feedback:

“Dr. Dawson is a natural presenter — she clearly knows her field and presents in an engaging manner. It’s one of the best webinars I’ve attended.” -Patricia

“Peg is a fantastic speaker! She really knows what she is talking about and is always fantastic about presenting that information and teaching it to others. I have seen Peg speak on several occasions and ALWAYS leave those presentations full of new information that I can actually use.” -Micah

“It was fantastic. Very clear. Supported with great examples. Love the resources provided! I have heard of Peg Dawson and some of her books before but this is my first time to hear her present – she is great!” -Karen

“This was an incredible presentation. I really appreciated the practicality of the information in regards to school demonstration and practice of executive skills. I appreciated the examples given and the reference to research. Thank you!” -Emma

“The presentation tied in practical strategies throughout while explaining concepts. I attended a few of her presentations years ago. I found this one even more practical and walked away with new ideas for my students even though I have attended multiple EF presentations.” -Laura

“I think this presentation was nicely paced and very informative. I enjoyed how each executive functioning skill was broken down and an easy-to-understand definition was provided, as well as what strategies work with that specific skill. Often teachers/parents have trouble understanding what executive functioning means since it’s such a broad term so this is really helpful. I’ve really enjoyed this webinar and look forward to completing another one soon.” -Brianna

“Great practical examples for building EF skills at school and home.” -Cara

“This was fantastic! Very practical information, relatable to daily work. This presenter spoke easily and naturally about her area of expertise. It was not robotic or forced. I was engaged in the topic!” -Holly

“I really liked the strategies given and clarity around each item that helps to learn more about the key elements to executive functioning. This was a practical training and something I can use to help my students and help teachers to understand.” -Stacey

“This presentation was so interesting and is definitely one of my favorites.” -Heather

“I’ve always been a fan of Peg Dawson’s because of how thoroughly she knows her topic and how well she conveys it.” -Peggy

“One of the most practical and useful PD I’ve been in in a while” -Debra

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