Thursday, September 12, 2024 | 3:00PM
Are you looking for ways to help your students become more organized, self-directed, and successful learners? This webinar will delve into the world of Executive Function (EF) skills – the essential cognitive processes that underpin academic achievement.
Join us and:
- Gain an understanding of core EF skills like planning, organization, time management, and task initiation.
- Discover practical strategies you can implement in your classroom to support the development of EF skills.
- Learn how fostering strong EF skills can lead to improved student performance, increased engagement, and greater self-confidence.
Presenter: Haley Hansberry
Haley is a Senior Learning Leader and eLearning developer. With a robust educational and professional background, Haley brings a wealth of experience to the team at Eduscape. Prior to joining the team, Haley served with Americorps programs, City Year and Teach for America. Haley was a Philadelphia teacher for eight years, teaching both general and special education to 4th and 5th grade students.
Haley considers herself a lifelong learner, and is always trying to learn more. She received her B.S. in Psychology from Penn State University and M.S. in Special Education from Saint Joseph’s University. She has received a certificate in Instructional Design from the IDOL Academy, and a certificate in the Pathways to Proficient Reading from the AIM Academy.
Haley is particularly passionate about integrating technology into learning environments to enhance student engagement and outcomes. Haley's professional interests include the Science of Reading, Social Emotional Learning, project-based learning, learning theory, and graphic design. Outside of work, Haley enjoys reading, painting, and spending time with her rescue dog, Benji. She also loves volunteering with the rescue that she adopted Benji from, creating graphics and social media posts for adoptable dogs.
Presenter: Chelsea Dutton
Chelsea Dutton is a Learning Leader with Eduscape. Before joining the team, she taught Special Education for a decade, primarily serving middle school students with an emphasis on Mathematics. As a leader in her field, she has honed her expertise in instructional coaching, IEP development, and creating inclusive educational settings. Her journey to Eduscape was driven by a deep commitment to advocating for inclusive education and fostering supportive learning environments. With a proven track record of improving student outcomes and mentoring fellow educators, Chelsea's skills encompass inclusive education strategies, program development and evaluation, data-driven decision-making, and stakeholder collaboration. Chelsea earned her Master of Science in Special Education from Bay Path University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Sport Media from Ithaca College. She lives outside of New York City with her partner and their three pets.