$249.00
July 11, 2025 - July 25, 2025 8:00 - 11:00am Central Standard Time
Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP Join us for this hybrid course of 1 hr on-demand learning paired with 4.5 hours of live interactions, as Sarah offers an executive-function-focused approach to guiding us through a hands on approach to address executive function needs of our students and clients.
- Description
- Additional Course Information
- Speaker
- Objectives
- Schedule
- Professional Development Offerings
In this hybrid course, participants will first complete a core on-demand module to build an understanding of the 360 Thinking Model and core executive function concepts. Then, in the live, interactive sessions, we’ll move from theory to application as you create customized executive function tools tailored to your setting.
Whether this is your first introduction to 360 Thinking or you’ve attended a previous presentation, this session is your opportunity to take your practice to the next level. We’re going beyond learning about strategies—this is where we make them, use them, and fine-tune them in real time.
This is a “make and take” experience—come ready to cut, glue, draft, design, and build! You’ll walk away with tools you’ve created during the session, along with feedback on how to tweak and apply them with students, clients, or in your classroom the very next day. It’s a roll-up-your-sleeves, hands-on experience designed to equip you with practical, ready-to-use interventions.
Who should attend?
Special educators, Speech Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, General Educators, Academic Coaches, ADHD coaches, Psychologists and anyone supporting students with executive function support needs. This is an intermediate level course and no prerequisites are required. Elementary through grade 12 and post-secondary.
COURSE DATES AND TIMES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
July 11th on demand content available (1 hour of content to complete PRIOR to Session 1 on 7/15/25)
July 15th: 9-10:30am Central - LIVE guided session (Make and Take session 1)
July 16th: 9-10:30am Central - LIVE guided session (Make and Take session 2)
July 25th: 9-11am Central - LIVE guided session 3 & 4 (Applications, reflections, troubleshooting, Q & A)
Additional Course Information
COURSE DETAILS
To participate and gain the most from this course, please read the following on the structure of this course.
This course is open to a limited number of participants. Cameras and microphones will be ENABLED so you can interact and ask questions of Sarah in real time.
Participants will be given access to the 60 minute on-demand content 2-3 days prior to the live sessions beginning.
It is expected that the on-demand content be completed PRIOR to the live sessions, as this is the foundation of the material that will be discussed, practiced and from which materials created.
COURSE FLOW/LIVE SESSION CHECKLIST
Before the LIVE Sessions
- Watched the on-demand core EF course (access on July 11th)
- Downloaded and printed templates
- Collected hands-on materials
- Brought a student or classroom profile to guide tool design
During the LIVE Sessions (Session 1: 7/15/25; Session 2- 7/16/25; Sessions 3 & 4 – 7/25/25)
- Created at least 2 practical tools aligned with EF challenges
- Practiced explaining or teaching the tool to a peer
- Received feedback on design and application
- Identified at least one real-world implementation opportunity
After the LIVE Sessions
- Prepped materials for use
- Scheduled time to introduce tool to a student/client
- Reflected on tool effectiveness and needed revisions
Speaker
Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP
Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP has over 25 years of experience in the treatment of executive dysfunction. Sarah is an internationally recognized expert on executive function and presents seminars on the programs and strategies she has developed with her Co-Director Kristen Jacobsen. Their 360 Thinking Executive Function Program received the Innovative Promising Practices Award from the National Organization CHADD. She has presented to over 1800 public and private schools and organizations worldwide. In recognition of their global influence in the field of twice-exceptional learning, Sarah and Kristen Jacobsen were the honored recipients of the Nancy Tarshis Legacy Fellowship Award. Further solidifying their status as eminent figures in their field, Sarah and Kristen were named one of the Top 10 Professional Development Providers for 2023 by Education Technology Insights Magazine.
Disclosure: Sarah Ward’s company Cognitive Connections produces and sells products on her website, which are tools, that support students in developing an internal sense of time. Some of these materials will be referenced in the presentation. Many of these materials can also be purchased at local stores. The website also sells treatment programs and games to develop independent executive function skills. In addition, the website offers many free resources and references. Sarah Ward receives a speaker’s fee for presentations. There are no non-financial relationship to disclose.
Objectives
By the end of the 1 hour on demand course, participants will be able to:
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- Identify and describe core executive function (EF) domains as outlined in the 360 Thinking™ Model
By the end of the live interactive webinar 4.5 hour course, participants will be able to:
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- Assess EF breakdowns and design appropriate intervention tools to support planning, initiation, time awareness, working memory, and self-regulation.
- Construct at least three practical tools to support students’ EF skill development.
- Create customized visual supports and intervention tools to address the specific needs of individual students, clients, or classroom groups.
- Evaluate implementation readiness by identifying common missteps and personalizing tools with instructor guidance.
- Create an implementation plan for integrating at least one tool into their practice within the next two weeks.
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Schedule
July 11th: 1 hour on demand available
- 20 minutes: What is Executive Function
- 20 minutes: Developing transitions and routines
- 20 minutes: Facilitating independent planning
July 15th: Make & Take Session 1 (9-10:30am Central)
- 90 minute session focused on developing tools to support forethought and transition (includes a 5 min break at midpoint)
July 16th: Make & Take Session 2 (9-10:30am Central)
- 90 minute session focused on developing tools to support time and task management (includes a 5 min break at midpoint)
July 25th: Guided Discussion, Application, Q and A (9-11am Central)
- 60 minute discussion on implementation strategies, how to differentiate intervention strategies, measuring progress, real-world application (includes a 5 min break)
- 60 minute discussion on barriers and facilitators to fidelity, outline next steps, aligning strategies with goals/IEP objectives and instructional plans, and putting tools into sustainable practice.
Professional Development Offerings
ASHA CEUs
This course is offered for .55 ASHA CEUs (Advanced level; professional area). Full attendance and a completed evaluation required for satisfactory completion of ASHA CEUs.
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
5.5 hours are available. Attendance will be checked via ZOOM log in/log out.
NBCC
AEP Connections, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider ACEP No. 7173. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. AEP Connections, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
NBCC clock hours available: 5.5
NASP
AEP Connections is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing education for school psychologists. AEP Connections maintains responsibility for the program. NASP Approved Provider #1165. A code to access the course evaluation will be provided in segments throughout the webinar, to ensure full participation. Full attendance and a course evaluation is required for satisfactory completion.
AOTA (Courses are offered as 2 independent courses)
Live Interactive Webinar: AEP Connections, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID XXX (pending). This distance learning – interactive is offered for up to .45 CEUs (.45 contact hours). Advanced, OT Service Delivery. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures. A course evaluation with additional post test questions is required for satisfactory completion.
1 Hour on-demand: AEP Connections, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID XXX (pending). This distance learning – independent is offered for up to .1 CEUs (1.0 contact hours). Introductory, OT Service Delivery. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures. A course evaluation with additional post test questions is required for satisfactory completion.
ASWB
AEP Connections, LLC, #1332, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 1/27/2025- 1/27/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 5.5 continuing education credits. Full attendance, a course evaluation and an additional post test is required for satisfactory completion.