Name: It’s Not Won’t—It’s EF: Rethinking Student Support Through an Executive Function Lens
Start: 2026-07-29T14:30:00-0700
End: 2026-07-29T15:30:00-0700

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It’s Not Won’t—It’s EF: Rethinking Student Support Through an Executive Function Lens

Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Fountain 3

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When students struggle in MTSS, we often assume a motivation problem—but executive function (EF) may be the missing link. This session helps educators shift from compliance-based thinking to skill-based support by identifying EF barriers. Participants will gain a clear framework and practical strategies to improve student engagement, reduce frustration, and increase independence across classroom and intervention settings.

Speakers

Shana Anders

Pediatric PT & Executive Function Consultant, NEST Collective

Shana Anders, PT, DPT is a school-based pediatric physical therapist with a passion for helping educators, families, and students make sense of challenges that are often misunderstood as motivation, behavior, or effort. Her work is shaped by both professional experience and life within... Read More →

Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Fountain 3

Special Education

Target Audience Teachers, MTSS Coach/Specialists, School Psychologists
Experience Foundational, Developing, Proficient
Grade Band District-wide

MTSS Integrated Conference '26

Shana Anders

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MTSS Integrated Conference '26

Shana Anders

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