There can be nothing more frustrating for students (and their teachers) than to experience difficulty with everyday tasks like finishing homework, sticking to a schedule, following directions, and gathering all needed materials for a task. These "smart but scattered" kids might also have trouble coping with disappointment or managing anger. There''s a lot you can do to help! The latest research in child development shows that many kids who have the brain and heart to succeed lack or lag behind in crucial executive functioning skills - the fundamental habits of mind required for getting organized, staying focused, and controlling impulses and emotions. Learn easy-to-follow steps to identify a child''s strengths and weaknesses, use activities and techniques proven to boost specific skills, and problem-solve daily routines. Participants will be able to learn and apply key skills in the areas of advance organizer, daily routines, response inhibition, working memory, emotional control, sustained attention, task initiation, planning, organization, time management, flexibility, persistence, and metacognition to help students in their classrooms. Helpful worksheets and forms will also be provided. Small changes can add up to big improvements! Join this class to learn how to make that happen!
Please note that the book Smart by Scattered by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare is required for this course and can be purchased on Amazon. Please make sure to get the 2nd edition.
How to Register:
This is a self-paced course offered by AEA Learning Online on the Online Learning System. Registration and access to the course DO NOT occur on this site. To register and take this course follow the directions below:
1. Go to course catalog link-Set open in a new window https://training.aealearningonline.org/course/2205829999/catalog
2. Login with your IdentAEA Login if prompted
3. Click “register” to the right of the course title
4. Pay the $150 fee for the course
5. No refunds will be issued after payment is processed.
When you have completed your course, the instructor will send you feedback, directions on how to finalize the course, and access the transcript. For additional questions, contact support@aealearningonline.org.