The Southport CoLAB @SouthportCoLAB
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Our Jeff Ruggiero describes how educators can use the end of the school year to help students reflect on their growth, strengthen independence, and build the skills needed to navigate the summer months successfully. Read his latest @SmartBrief article: smartbrief.com/original/helpi…
The Southport CoLAB is closed in observance of Memorial Day and in recognition of the men and women who lost their lives in service to our country.
Struggling to meet the reading needs in your classroom? This summer, gain the tools and confidence to change that. Join our 100% online OG training and learn how to deliver explicit, systematic, multisensory instruction that supports every learner: courses.southportcolab.org/#/public-dashb…
As he explains, Executive Function skills -- like emotional regulation, attention and task monitoring -- often determine how effectively students can access and apply what they know.
In Jeffrey Ruggiero's most recent contributed article in @SmartBrief, he focuses on what testing season truly reveals about student performance. Even students who demonstrate strong understanding throughout the year can struggle under pressure. Read more: smartbrief.com/original/takin…
... families can dedicate time to read together and discuss the stories. This will benefit their child’s imagination, Executive Function skills and prepare them to perform better in class.
... reading stamina, sustained attention, and tolerance for cognitive effort are less developed, even among students who can decode text or retrieve information efficiently. To help solve this issue ...
According to our Executive Director, Dr. Benjamin Powers, fewer students arrive at school with a long history of being read to or spending extended time with books. Teachers notice this shift as well. As a result ...
Attendees will walk away with practical strategies for seamlessly integrating EF into the classroom. Attend in person or via Zoom. See here for more information: learningandthebrain.com/conference-552… 2/2
Our Executive Director, Dr. Benjamin Powers, is presenting at the 2026 @learningandtheb Conference. His session – “The Chicken and The Egg: Leveraging a Metacognitive Approach to Executive Function” – will cover key EF controls and how they influence student learning. 1/2
The Early Bird literacy screener helps identify signs of language-based learning challenges, including dyslexia, in pre-K through 3rd-grade students and provides families with clear, actionable insights to support reading growth.
Opportunities to schedule a Free Reading Screening before summer break are running out! Limited availability remains in June. Click the link in our bio to reserve your screening. calendar.app.google/jfNoqV5MJ7Da5i…
Teachers: Are you struggling to integrate EF into your classroom's daily practice? Join our free webinar on Tuesday, 4/28 – “Blueprint to Breakthrough: Increasing Student Engagement through Executive Function” – to bridge the gap. Register now: southportschool-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
Classes are filling quickly. Learn more and register: courses.southportcolab.org/#/public-dashb…
Teachers: Advance your reading expertise 100% online this summer! Our Orton-Gillingham virtual training teaches you to deliver reading instruction that's explicit, systematic, multi-sensory and truly individualized, giving you added confidence to meet the needs of every learner.
Learn how to intentionally embed EF skills into what you’re already doing, so students can build the skills they need to succeed. Come away with strategies, clear examples and a new lens for supporting engagement, independence and learning. Register here: southportschool-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
On Tuesday, 3/31 at 3:30 PM, join our webinar -- "Integrating the Executive Function Blueprint into Math & Literacy" with facilitator Laurie Hagelman -- where we’ll help educators turn the Executive Function Blueprint into seamless, everyday classroom practice.
Dates: May 20 and June 10 Time: Appointments are available between 9 am-2 pm Reserve your screening: calendar.app.google/jfNoqV5MJ7Da5i…
Time is running out before our Free Reading Screenings take a summer break! The Early Bird literacy screener helps identify signs of language-based learning challenges, including dyslexia, in pre-K-3rd grade students and provides families with clear insights to support growth.
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