Arizona's private dyslexia school
The Jones-Gordon School
Paradise Valley, Arizona
Executive Function Training for Educators
At The Jones-Gordon School, we recognize the critical role that executive function plays in student success. Executive dysfunction can manifest in various ways, from chronic procrastination and disorganization to difficulties with problem-solving. That’s why we designed an instructional series to equip educators, administrators, counselors, parents, and family members with the tools and strategies needed to support students facing these challenges.
Drawing from years of expertise, we’ve developed a comprehensive, yet accessible program that can be tailored to meet the unique needs of your students, both in and out of the classroom. Whether your students struggle with planning, time management, organization, or problem-solving, our customizable training program will empower you to provide the support they need to thrive.
Interested in bringing this transformative training to your team? Fill out the inquiry form below, and we will work together to create the perfect program for your needs.
About the trainer:
Samantha De Palo, M. Ed.
Samantha De Palo, M.Ed., is the Director of Outreach and Executive Function Program Director at The Jones-Gordon School. She is a veteran teacher, former Fulbright Scholar, and Teach For America alumna, and she holds a post-graduate certificate in Neurodiversity with a specialization in Executive Function. As a dynamic and sought-after trainer, Samantha has delivered impactful trainings to diverse groups across the country, ranging from intimate sessions of 5 participants to large-scale events with audiences of several hundred. Whether in person or virtual, her training sessions have reached and empowered thousands of educators, administrators, and families nationwide.
Testimonials
“That is the smartest, most well-spoken professional I’ve witnessed at Arizona events. She is sharp! My goal is to help push students to reach their highest competence in working through challenges, and this training equipped me to do just that.”
“From the start, the speaker was welcoming. She was engaging. The topic of executive function is critical to understanding, and she provided us with valuable insights and practical tools to use.”
“Very knowledgeable about the topic! Presented in a great and fun way!”
“I cannot say how impactful this was. My teachers have been asking for this kind of help, specifically, for years. Thank you so much!”
“This session was packed full of amazing resources for students who struggle with executive function. The presenter was extremely knowledgeable and her presentation was well organized and captivating.”
“The presenter was a wealth of knowledge about executive functioning. She had practical suggestions to take back to your school and use. I loved learning about cognitive load, intrinsic load, and extraneous load.”
“This was the most informative presentation of the conference. It had a lot of valuable content and will be the presentation I implement the most.”