• Capture interest by giving choices and creating a safe, welcoming environment

• Reduce distractions and make learning personally relevant

Support (Sustaining Effort & Persistence)

• Help students stay focused with group work, clear goals, and positive feedback.

• Create a motivating classroom climate with encouragement and collaboration.

Executive Function ( Emotional Capacity)

• Encourage self-reflection and emotional regulation.

• Help students set goals and manage their motivation and behavior over time.

• Make sure all students can see, hear, and read content through multiple formats (text, audio, video, visuals).

• Offer adjustable content like captioned videos or screen-reader friendly text.

Support (Language & Symbols)

• Clarify language, vocabulary, and symbols to build understanding.

• Use diagrams, images, and multiple examples to deepen comprehension.

Executive Function ( Building Knowledge)

• Provide tools to organize information (graphic organizers, concept maps).

• Teach strategies to connect new content to what students already know.

• Let students choose how to respond (writing, typing, speaking, etc.).

• Offer assistive tools to remove physical or technological barriers.

Support (Expression & Communication)

• Give varied tools and formats for communication (digital media, presentations, etc.).

• Guide students in how to effectively express ideas using those tools.

Executive Function (Strategy Development)

• Teach students to plan, set goals, and monitor their progress.

• Support flexible thinking and strategic decision-making during tasks.