Students participate in first K-12 Executive Functioning Council meeting

Student voice is essential in shaping our work at Deer Lakes.

We recognize the important role executive functioning skills play in academic success and everyday life. Planning, organization, time management, focus, and emotional regulation help students navigate challenges, achieve goals, and build independence.

Our first K-12 Executive Functioning Council meeting brought together educators from across the district and student panelists to explore how we can strengthen these essential skills. Our work considers students’ maturational readiness and recognizes that executive functioning skills develop progressively, requiring developmentally appropriate expectations, instruction, and support.

A special thank-you to our student panelists for sharing their experiences and perspectives!! Their insights will help guide our professional learning and a coordinated K–12 approach to supporting students in the classroom and beyond.

Special thanks also to Dr. Jacob Minsinger of the AIU3 for facilitating this collaborative work.