Executive Functioning Archives

ADHD in the Classroom: Teacher’s Quick Reference

Jun 16, 2026

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A two-page quick reference covering the 10 most common ADHD behaviors teachers encounter in the classroom. For each behavior, the guide explains what’s happening in the student’s brain (task initiation failure, working memory overload, emotional dysregulation, etc.) and provides specific, actionable strategies.

Supporting People With Co-occurring IDD and Mental Health Needs Through a Trauma-Informed Lens

Jun 16, 2026

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Experts in the IDD field believe that what people may think of as behavioral issues are actually often manifestations of trauma and trauma-based responses.

Conflict Resolution Steps Lesson Plan

Mar 23, 2026

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Through this lesson plan, students will be learn to: Understand the importance of regulation before problem-solving; Understand the difference between facts and interpretations in conflict; Recognize emotions and underlying needs; Learn a structured approach to resolving conflict.

Conflict Resolution for Neurodivergent Students

Mar 23, 2026

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Conflict is often treated as a behavior issue that needs to be corrected quickly before it escalates. Getting to the root of the conflict and providing structure to help students resolve it reduces escalation and builds long-term problem-solving skills instead of short-term compliance.

AI in Service of Learner-Centered Education: A Case Study in Redesigning the High School Experience

Aug 6, 2025

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This case study explores how Iowa BIG, a learner-centered high school program, is integrating generative AI to enhance personalized learning, student agency, and real-world problem-solving. By empowering students to co-design their learning experiences using AI tools, educators are shifting the focus from traditional content delivery to mentorship and deeper engagement. The study highlights benefits, challenges,…

Personalized Learning Strategies

May 24, 2024

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Learner-centered strategies are actionable steps educators can take to create personalized, competency-based, authentic, inclusive and equitable learning environments.

Embracing Neurodiversity in STEM Education for All Learners

Apr 23, 2024

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Listen into the Think Inclusive Podcast as we delve into the fascinating intersection of STEM education, game-based learning, and neurodiversity with our guest, Jodi Asbell-Clarke. With an intriguing blend of personal anecdotes and professional insights, this episode offers a deep dive into the ways educators can foster inclusive STEM classrooms that empower all learners, including…

Embracing Neurodiversity: The Impact of an Educational Diagnosis on the Sense of Belonging and Learning Experience

Apr 19, 2024

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In this webinar, a panel of Eye to Eye Young Adult Ambassadors will share stories of their lived experience of the process of educational diagnosis and how this impacted their sense of belonging and learning experiences.

Conversation Cards

Apr 10, 2024

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Free electronic cards that contain ideas to easily support students engaging in brief discussions as they voice their thinking, hear the voices and ideas of their peers, and collaborate to problem-solve.

Empowering Individuals With Disabilities Through Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology

Jan 23, 2024

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Read how AI is empowering individuals with disabilities to be independent.

Topic Area: Executive Functioning