Workshop: Executive Function in Depth: New Research and Practical Strategies
Why do some bright students with good academic skills appear to “spin their wheels” and fail to achieve their potential? This is often a result of difficulty with executive function, the mental processes that regulate goal-setting and task completion.
In this workshop, we will:
- Explore the theoretical basis for executive function challenges at school and home
- Gain insights for designing effective interventions that promote academic success
- Expand our repertory of strategies for meeting time and task management challenges, including taking a coaching approach to student self-management
This session builds upon last year’s presentation, “Meeting the Challenge of Executive Function,” by examining recent research and exploring more practical strategies. (Prior attendance is not necessary.)
Location: Commonwealth Academy, 1321 Leslie Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
Date & Time: April 23, 2010
8:00 - 9:00 am Registration
9:00
- 2:00 pm Workshop (with working lunch, lunch will be provided)
Audience: Secondary (grades 6-12) teachers & parents; college & university professors; principals, school heads, administrators; educational consultants; curriculum coordinators and staff developers; learning specialists, special educators; disability support staff; tutors, advisors.
Fees
Workshop Fee: $90
A 10% discount is available for people registering together from the same school/institution or family.
Refunds (minus a $25 processing fee) will be made for cancellations made before 4/9/2009.
Registration
Presenter: Linda Hecker
 Linda Hecker, M.Ed., Lead Education Specialist
Linda Hecker, M.Ed., has taught at Landmark College since its founding in 1985. Currently a Lead Education Specialist for the Institute, she has overseen teacher training programs, taught English, study skills, and music classes, and served as an academic advisor, Chair of the Tutorial Department, and Academic Dean. She received her M.Ed. from the University of Hartford and her B.A. from Brandeis University. Ms. Hecker has presented workshops, courses, teacher training programs, and/or keynote speeches at dozens of institutions and conferences. Recent talks spotlight venues as diverse as the Smithsonian Museum, George Washington University, Chicago Public Schools, and the American Community School, Athens, Greece. She lives in Guilford, Vermont, and is an avid freelance violinist. Previous Northern Virginia Workshops
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