Executive Functions
The SILAS/McCloskey EF Curriculum targets the most critical EFs for academic success in grades 2-8, with lessons designed for general and special education classroom use at all MTSS levels.
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Each lesson addresses a specific
EF skill or set of EF skills:
- Focus and Sustain Attention
- Initiate, Stop, and Shift
- Monitor and Correct
- Be Flexible
- Inhibit and Anticipate
- Organize
- Track Time, Estimate Time, and Pace
- Plan, Prioritize, and Set Goals
- Manage Memory
Each lesson is based on neuroscience research
and evidence-based
educational practices and
contains high-interest activities designed
to
engage students:
- Animated or live-action videos
- Games
- Scenarios
- Guided discussions and collaborative problem-solving
- Drawing and writing
- Self-assessments and self-reflection
- Using the SILAS Create feature to create their own animated video
Each lesson includes the following components
for the delivery of
instruction:
- Student goals and objectives for each EF
- Pre/Post Assessment of student EF skills (Teacher Rating Scale)
- Background information for each EF skill and suggestions for creating connections throughout the day
- Step-by-step directions for each activity
- Posters
- Home Extension- information to share with parents and caregivers
Flexible Lesson Modules
- Choose lessons based on student needs
- Choose the order of presentation of lessons
- Choose the level most appropriate for your students
Multi-Practictioner Usage
- General Education Teachers
- Special Education Teachers
- Guidance Counselors
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- Speech/Language Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Executive Function Coaches
- ADHD Coaches
Opportunities for Instruction
- Dedicated class time
- Tutoring and support sessions
- Study halls
- Counseling groups
- Advisory periods
- After school programs
- Study skills programs
Foundational Skills
EF skills are
foundational skills
that significantly
impact academic
achievement.
Knowing when,
where, and how to
use EF skills is vital
for success in all
areas of life.
Explicit Teaching
Research supports
explicitly teaching EF
skills to all students,
particularly when
integrated into daily
classroom activities.
When EF skills are
taught, students
learn about and can
select the strategies
that work best for
them.
Common Language
Incorporating
executive function
terminology into the
classroom clarifies
expectations,
enhances
communication, and
reduces
misunderstandings.
Increased Awareness
When students are
aware of their EF
strengths and
challenges, they can
see how these affect
goals and plans for the
future. This awareness
can motivate students
to learn how to improve
their EF skills.
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