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.


Accommodation at Virgin Hotel Chicago

Virgin Hotel Chicago
203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
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Event Room Rate: $125/night* + tax
The rate includes guest Wi-Fi, access to the hotel’s gym, and one complimentary drink voucher per room.

*This rate is valid for the night of Thursday, March 5, 2025. Rooms must be booked before midnight, February 12. Room Block availability is limited and may be reached prior to deadline. We recommend booking as soon as possible. 

  • Book your room here using the discounted ISACS rate or call (312) 940-4400 and mention the ISACS Room Block to receive the discounted rate.
  • Please note if you need a room with two beds or want to extend your stay, please contact programinfo@isacs.org for assistance.

Is Your School Paying for Your Accomodations? 
A credit card is required to make a hotel reservation. At check-in, guests must present a credit card in their name—either a personal or school credit card—to cover hotel charges. If a guest does not have a school credit card and the school intends to pay for the hotel charges, please contact karen@isacs.org several weeks prior to arrival. This will allow time for a school representative to complete the hotel’s credit card authorization form. Once the form is submitted and approved for all charges (room, tax, and incidentals), the guest will not need to present a credit card at check-in.

Cancellation
Hotel cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid one night room and tax charge.

Overnight Parking
The overnight valet rate at the Virgin Hotel Chicago is $79/night (inclusive of tax). Rates are subject to change.

Stay in The Know
Learn more about the Virgin Hotel's complimentary Loyalty Program "The Know".

Hotel Scam Alert
ISACS does not reach out to attendees and sponsors directly to book hotel rooms. If you receive calls or emails from third-party companies, we recommend you do not provide these solicitors with any personal information including, but not limited to, making new or changing existing reservations and do not provide your credit card. If you have any doubt about the information that you are receiving regarding any ISACS room blocks, please contact programinfo@isacs.org.


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 

 

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