A growing body of research suggests that executive functions are more important predictors of success in school and life than IQ. Executive functions, including organization, working memory, impulse and emotional control, flexible thinking, planning and other skills, emerge during early years but mature in adulthood. Although many students struggle with these skills, there are strategies to strengthen them and compensate for weaknesses. This course provides an overview of executive function and brain development theories and practical strategies to support student success for grades six through twelve. Time will be devoted to how administrators can support teachers in sharing research and strategies. Participants will be required to read Boosting Executive Skills in the Classroom: A Practical Guide for Educators by Joyce Cooper-Kahn and watch a few short videos. The pre-work and post-work time has been estimated at 3.5 hours.