Executive Function: From Assessment to Intervention
Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Presenter: Dr. Jack Naglieri
Level: Intermediate
CE Credits Available: 1.0*
The presentation will begin with a reflection on the definition of Executive Function (EF) and results from a national study involving behavioral ratings for individuals aged 5-80 years (N = 3,500). The conversation will extend beyond behavioral measures to include neurocognitive, social-emotional, and academic measures. We will examine EF from several perspectives. First, behavioral manifestations of EF. Second, EF as a part of intelligence, especially if intelligence is defined according to brain function (e.g., when defined as Planning, Attention, Simultaneous, Successive (PASS) theory and measured by the Cognitive Assessment System- Second Edition). Evidence that EF is strongly related to academic achievement (Best, Miller & Jones, 2009), has diagnostic utility and relevance to intervention will be presented. Third, we will consider the relationship between EF and social emotional competence and research which suggests that social-emotional scores are more predictive of achievement test scores than IQ. Fourth, the role of EF and in the initial acquisition of learning and a continuum to mastery. Finally, we will examine intervention research that shows that encouraging students with ADHD and LD to “Think Smart” and use their executive function is a path to academic success.
At the end of this webinar, you will be able to…
- Describe how executive function is expressed as a type of ability (intelligence), behaviors, social-emotional skills, and academic success or limitations.
- Identify various behavioral, cognitive, academic and social-emotional tools to measure EF.
- Synthesize EF related information, including ability, behaviors, social-emotional competencies and academic/work skills, to select effective instructional methods.
- Apply intervention strategies to enhance behaviors and academic skills that rely on executive functioning, with the goal of improving educational outcomes and general well-being.
About the presenter
Jack A. Naglieri, Ph.D.
Jack A. Naglieri, Ph.D. During his 50 years in the field of school psychology he focused on applied research and the development of psychological and educational tests. He has published over 50 tests and rating scales, and 300 research papers. He also coauthored the Autism Spectrum Rating Scale, Comprehensive Executive Function Inventory- Child and Adult, the Devereux Elementary Student Strengths Assessment (DESSA) and the DESSA-mini. Jack also authored the Naglieri Tests of General Ability: Verbal (with Dr Brulles), Nonverbal (Naglieri) and Quantitative (with Dr Lansdowne). They were recently honored with the 2024 Excellence in Equity & Access award from the American Consortium for Equity in Education. He is also well known for his PASS neurocognitive theory as measured with the Cognitive Assessment System-2nd Edition and the instructional handouts the book Helping Children Learn-2nd Edition. Also, in 2024 Dr. Naglieri was recognized as one of the most cited scientists globally, according to the Scopus database of scientists. Dr. Naglieri has consistently emphasized the role tests play in accurate diagnosis, relevance to classroom intervention and equitable assessment based on sound theory and empirical support.
- Oct 09 2025
- Expired!
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
