Important Links and tools
Narragansett Special Education Action Committee (NSEAC)
Special Education Timelines
Procedural Safeguards
Rhode Island Parent Information Network
Office of Rehabilitative Services
Narragansett Transition Academy
Tips for Transition to high school:
Top Ten Study Habits for High School Students
Tips for Transition from High School to College
MY STUDENT HAS STUDY SKILLS IN THEIR SCHEDULE…WHAT IS IT?
Our teachers, counselors and staff provide specialized instruction to high school students to build skills in:
- Academic Performance: Strong executive functioning helps students juggle homework, projects, and studying effectively, improving grades and reducing last-minute rushes.
- Time Management and Executive Functioning Skills: Students with these skills can prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, reducing stress.
- Behavior and Social Skills: Good self-regulation helps students navigate peer relationships and classroom expectations.
- Preparation for Adulthood: These skills support independence needed for college, employment, and daily life.
MORE ON EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING:
Executive functioning skills are a set of mental processes that help every individual plan, focus, attend, remember instructions, and manage multiple tasks successfully. These skills act like the brain’s “manager,” organizing thoughts and actions to achieve goals. For high school students, executive functioning skills include:
- Planning and organization: Setting goals, creating steps to complete assignments, managing time, and keeping materials in order.
- Working memory: Holding and manipulating information in mind, like remembering a math formula or instructions during a project.
- Task initiation and completion: Starting tasks without procrastination and following through to finish them.
- Self-control and regulation: Managing emotions and impulses, staying focused despite distractions.
- Flexible thinking: Adapting to changes in plans, problem-solving when things don’t go as expected.
When students struggle with executive functioning, they may appear disorganized, forgetful, or easily frustrated, impacting their confidence and success. Supporting these skills through teaching strategies and accommodations can make a big difference.