Executive Function and Student Success: Small Teaching Shifts That Matter

Complimentary Webinar | July 28th, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. EST

Learn how executive functioning skills like planning, organization and self-regulation improve college retention by helping students achieve academic success. Gain student success coaching tips you can use in your advising, academic coaching or career advising sessions with students.

Program Overview

In this practical, research-informed webinar, you will learn how executive function skills like planning, organization, and self-regulation play a bigger role in college retention than IQ or raw talent. Brandon Slade will share small, strategic teaching shifts that help students build these skills at any stage, without increasing workload. Attendees will learn how to identify a single “lead domino” change that improves student outcomes while also boosting faculty productivity and reducing burnout.

Agenda

Learn about executive function skills like planning, organization, and self-regulation
Discover their role in college retention
Explore small, strategic teaching shifts that help students build excecutive function skills at any stage
learn how to identify a single “lead domino” change that improves student outcomes

Pricing and Webinar Connection Information

Live Webinar Site Connection and On-Demand Recording - Complimentary Registration

Includes:

Connection information sent one week prior to the event and again the day before the event. Any questions can be emailed to the program contact at the bottom of this web page.
An electronic link containing a recording of the webinar and resources emailed to you within 7 business days following the live webinar date (active for 30 days). The link can be shared with your entire staff to view the recording.

About the Presenter

Brandon Slade, Founder, Untapped Learning

Brandon struggled with academics throughout high school, but in college, he recognized that his brain did not work like his peers. After receiving an ADHD diagnosis, Brandon aims to better understand how the ADHD brain works.

After teaching special education for 12 years, he started Untapped Learning. Untapped's mission is to help students with executive function challenges—specifically ADHD and dyslexia.