Executive Function Deep Dive: Emotional Control and Flexibility with Dr. Peg Dawson

Executive function (EF) skills—like emotional control and flexible thinking—are critical for student success but are often overlooked until challenges arise. In this kickoff webinar for the 2025–26 Hill Connect series, renowned psychologist and author Dr. Peg Dawson introduces executive function skills and takes a deeper dive into two essential areas: emotional control and flexibility. These foundational skills help students manage big feelings, adapt to change, and navigate both academic and social situations with more confidence. Watch and you’ll learn: • The role of executive function in learning and daily life • Why emotional control and flexibility are often overlooked—but deeply impactful • Practical ways to support students in building these skills at home and in school Audience: K-12 Parents, Caregivers, Educators, Community Members About the Presenter: In over 40 years of clinical practice, Dr. Peg Dawson has worked with thousands of children and teens who struggle at home and in school. At the center of their struggles are often weak executive skills. Along with her colleague, Dr. Richard Guare, she has written numerous books on this topic for educators, mental health professionals, and parents, among them Smart but Scattered, Smart but Scattered Teens, Executive Skills in Children and Adolescents, and Coaching Students with Executive Skills Deficits. Peg is also a past president of the National Association of School Psychologists, and the International School Psychology Association, and is a recipient of NASP’s Lifetime Achievement Award. This event is generously sponsored by Calhoun Psychology PLLC. About Hill Learning Center: Hill Learning Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming students with learning differences into confident, independent learners. Founded in 1977, Hill offers research-based programs for students, professional learning opportunities for educators, and resources for the greater community. Our areas of focus and support include reading, writing, math, and executive function. NEW EXECUTIVE FUNCTION ONLINE COURSE Executive Function Skills Essentials: Practical Strategies to Support Student Success Hill’s Executive Function Skills Essentials self-paced online course, will give educators and caregivers a deep understanding and strategies to improve executive function challenges. Dr. Dawson is a featured contributor. Learn more: https://bit.ly/EFSkillsEssentials More About Executive Function: https://bit.ly/HillEFBlogs Visit Our Website: https://www.hillcenter.org/ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content! Follow us on Social Media! Instagram: https://bit.ly/HillInstagram Facebook: https://bit.ly/HillFacebook X: https://bit.ly/HillX LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/Hill-LinkedIn #hilllearningcenter #northcarolina #durham #executivefunction #learningdisabilities #education #executivefunctioning #executivefunctionskills #pegdawson #emotionalcontrol