Beyond the Basics: More Strategies to Build Executive Function Skills with Sarah Ward

ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN!

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This workshop is for teachers, special educators, SLPs, OTs & administrators.
Each attendee must enroll separately. There is no group discount for this workshop. To register for ISACS events, you MUST be signed into the Member Portal. Please see "Registration Tips" located at the bottom for more information.

Questions? Contact the ISACS Professional Learning Team at programinfo@isacs.org.


Building on participants’ foundational knowledge of the 360 Thinking Program to improve executive functioning, this workshop dives deeper into the specific strategies that educators and specialists can use to foster truly independent skills in students from grades 4–12.

Explore how to teach effective study skills across school and home environments, how to support the executive function skills involved in written expression, and how to build students’ reading stamina and focus. Learn how to develop student motivation, increase students’ work stamina, and guide students in stretching their time horizons—how far into the future they can conceptualize, plan, and execute their daily tasks and long-term projects.

This session offers actionable tools that go beyond adult prompting and regulation of students—equipping students with the skills they need to plan ahead, monitor their progress, and follow through independently. Whether you're deepening your understanding or building on a prior training, you will leave with targeted strategies that can be implemented right away.


Presenter:

Sarah Ward, Cognitive Connections


Sarah Ward, MS, CCC/SLP has over 25 years of experience in the treatment of executive dysfunction. Ward is an internationally recognized expert on executive function and presents seminars on the programs and strategies she has developed with her co-director Kristen Jacobsen. Their 360 Thinking Executive Function Program received the Innovative Promising Practices Award from the National Organization CHADD. She has presented to over 1,800 schools and organizations worldwide. In recognition of their global influence in the field of twice-exceptional learning, Ward and Jacobsen were the honored recipients of the Nancy Tarshis Legacy Fellowship Award. Further solidifying their status as eminent figures in their field, they were named one of the Top 10 Professional Development Providers for 2023 by Education Technology Insights Magazine.


ISACS Policies & Disclaimers

During onilne registration, you will be prompted to acknowledge the ISACS Policies & Disclaimers for Professional Learning Events. ISACS reserves the right to revoke the registration and end the participation of any registrant, school, or school community that does not follow these policies and disclaimers.


Workshop Enrollment

Registration Fees:

  • $300 per person for ISACS members / $400 per person for non-members
  • The workshop includes coffee/tea, continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments.

Important Details:

  • Each attendee must enroll separately.
  • There is no group discount for this workshop.
  • To register for ISACS events, you MUST be signed into the Member Portal. 
  • Once registration is complete, the registrant will receive a confirmation email with details and a separate email that includes a paid receipt or an invoice. ISACS will send a final confirmation approximately one-week prior to the workshop

Cancellation Policy for ISACS In-Person Workshops
Cancellations for workshops held at the ISACS classroom must be received by email to programinfo@isacs.org ten business days prior to the event to receive a refund. ISACS will determine the refund amount, if any, on a per workshop basis and may be unable to determine the refund amount until the workshop’s conclusion. At any time, registration may be transferred to another member from the same school. If a workshop has a waitlist and ISACS can identify a replacement, a full refund will be provided. ISACS reserves the right to cancel the workshop for insufficient enrollment. In this case, participants will be notified and will receive a full refund. If you feel ill or are experiencing flu-like symptoms, please remain at home.

Questions?
Please contact programinfo@isacs.org 

 

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When:  Mar 6, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM (CT)