Our team provides resources and services for parents and educators designed to help students build strong executive function skills.
Executive functions are the cognitive processes that allow people to plan, organize, make decisions, and regulate attention. Research has shown that mastery of executive function skills is a better predictor of school success than IQ. They are essential for success in school and in life!
Our Executive Function Curriculum provides the basis for all our educational products and services. It has been field-tested by education specialists at RNBC and implemented by thousands of educators nationwide.
Workshops
Our virtual and in-person Executive Function workshops offer interactive learning experiences for educators. Our school-based EF Curriculum provides the foundation for the multiple workshops we offer every year. Participants receive training and resources highlighting best practices and providing ready-to-use strategies.
- Executive Function Teacher Workshop: This interactive workshop provides a comprehensive overview of our Executive Functions curriculum and focuses on practical classroom implementation.
- EF Coaching Workshop: Designed for those working in small groups or with individual students who need additional support, this workshop provides practical Tier-3 strategies to help students become more independent and successful in school.
Below are the dates and details for our upcoming workshops:
- EF Coaching Workshop Series - 9:00am-10:30am (CST)
- December 10, 2025 - Time Management
- February 19, 2026 - Study Strategies
- April 21, 2026 - Self-Regulation
- Register here
- EF for the Classroom - 9:00am-12:00pm (CST)
- January 27, 2026 - For Educators in 4th-12th Grade
- May 12, 2026 - For Educators in 4th-12th Grade
- May 21, 2026 - For Educators in PreK-3rd Grade
Find the most up-to-date workshop information here.
For more information on booking an Executive Function Workshop, please contact Cate Gonley at Cathleen_gonley@rush.edu.
Curriculum
EF > IQ is the latest evolution of our EF Curriculum Series, featuring an updated look, streamlined lesson design, and an inclusive approach to teaching EF skills in today's classrooms. Paired with our dynamic, high-quality PDs and workshops, it equips educators with everything they need to make teaching EF skills part of their daily instruction.
- Adaptable Across Grade Levels: Practical EF skills for 4th-12th grade, moving students from dependence to independence
- MTSS-Aligned: Inclusive strategies and supports for Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 learners
- EF Learning Targets: Students develop EF Skills through the lens of Organization, Planning, Academic Application, Strategic Thinking and Self-Regulation
- Self-Assessment & Progress Monitoring Tools: Intuitive tracking tools that can be used as universal screeners for multi-tiered support and to track progress over time
For more information or to place an order, please contact Cate Gonley at Cathleen_gonley@rush.edu.
Free resources
- Free Webinar: Think Big, Start Small: Getting Started with EF > IQ
- Register here
- Dates to select from: December 4, 2025, January 14, 2026, February 10, 2026, March 9, 2026
- EF Desk (or Executive Function Desk) is an interactive, online video series designed with teachers, parents, and students in mind.
- Our free newsletter provides updates about our Executive Function workshops, educational products and practical EF strategies for the home and classroom.
Online Courses
Adapted from our live presentations, these interactive, self-paced online courses provide teachers and parents with effective strategies designed to help students find school success by developing strong Executive Function skills.
- Executive Function Online Course for Teachers
- Executive Function for the Family
For more information or to register for an online course, please contact Cate Gonley at Cathleen_gonley@rush.edu.
Our Team
Michael Smith, M.Ed.
Director of Educational Services
Allie Baron
Early Childhood Education Specialist
Cathleen Gonley
Educational Services Project Manager