Summer Blast: Executive Function and its Role in Literacy Development (live webinar)
Executive function plays a critical role in the overall learning process as the allencompassing regulatory system of cognition. Deficits in executive function impact all aspects of learning, including reading development. In this presentation, attendees will learn about the integrated nature of cognition, executive function skills such as inhibition, self-monitoring and working memory, their role in the literacy process, and ways to support executive function in struggling readers.
Special instructions
Webinar- no in-person option. Handouts will be given digitally. Must attend full day and complete attendance form to receive credit. **pending 5 TSHA CEs** Collaboration with Regions 9, 15, 17, 18, 19
Presenter(s)
Tera Sumpter, M.A., CCC-SLP
Accomodations
Please notify the ESC Contact listed below if you have a specific accommodation request.
ESC contact
Amber Davies
ESC contact email
adavies@esc14.net
Location
Live Streaming
Room(s)
Date(s)
June 1, 2026
Time
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Registration deadline
May 31, 2026 9:00 AM
Registering with purchase orders
If registering with a purchase order, you must first submit your purchase order to Region 14 at: pitstopadmin@esc14.net.
A confirmation email will be sent once the purchase order is processed (generally within 4 business hours), and you will be able to complete your registration.
An invoice will be issued after the session is completed.
Cancellation deadline
You may cancel this registration anytime before the end of business on May 27, 2026.
No refunds will be given after this date.
Fees
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CPE credit
6.0 hours
Subject(s)
ELA/Reading, Pri Lvr 2: Effective, Well-Supported Teachers, Pri Lvr 5: Effective Instruction, Special Education
Grade(s)
EE, PK, KG, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Audience(s)
Any Interested Audience, Curriculum Staff, Elementary Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Secondary Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, Teachers
Objective(s)
Note
Please make other arrangements for non-participants - including children.