“Executive Function and Classroom Management” is the topic for our monthly meeting
Learning Together Through Adlerian Principles
Challenging classroom behavior is often more than what we see on the surface. A student who struggles to listen, transition, manage emotions, stay focused, or follow through may still be developing important executive function skills.
Join the NASAP Education Section for an interactive conversation exploring how executive functions influence behavior, learning, self-regulation, and relationships in the classroom.
Together, we’ll connect current understanding of executive function with Adlerian principles and practical strategies educators can use to support students with dignity, encouragement, connection, and mutual respect.
We’ll explore:
How executive functions show up in everyday classroom behavior
Practical ways to strengthen self-regulation, attention, flexibility, and problem-solving
How curiosity about what is behind a behavior can change our response
Simple strategies educators can begin using right away
This session is designed for teachers, school leaders, counselors, psychologists, parent educators, and others who support children and young people.
The Section meets generally on third Thursdays monthly at noon ET on Zoom.
Hosted by Education Section Co-chairs Lucy Gibson and Yogi Patel.
Everyone interested in education is welcome to this free program.
Learn more and sign up at: nasap.edsection@gmail.com