Communication on the Mind Mini-Courses
Communication on the Mind Series:
Executive Function Mini-Courses
NTID Communication Studies and Services presents:
Executive Function Mini-Courses

Presenter: Tera Sumpter, M.A., CCC-SLP, founder of Seeds of Learning
Course #1 - Open to the Public
Executive Functions: More Than Just Attention
Friday, November 10, 2023
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: RIT National Technical Institute for the Deaf
CSD Student Development Center - Rm 1300/1310
Cost: $30 per person. Tickets on sale at rittickets.com
Tickets must be purchased by November 9.
Course Description:
Executive functions play a critical role in the overall learning process as the all-encompassing self-regulatory system of cognition. Deficits in executive function impact all aspects of learning, including academic and social. In this mini-course, attendees will learn about the various executive function skills, their role in the learning process, means to dynamically assess them, and Tera’s SEEDS Therapy framework for executive function.
Treatment techniques such as reflexive questioning, planning, internalization of meaning, and self-evaluation will be addressed.
Learner Outcomes
- The participants will be able to communicate the role that executive functions play in the learning process.
- The participants will be able to describe different techniques for supporting and improving executive functions in children.
- The participants will be able to incorporate new activities into their classrooms, therapy sessions or homes.
Presentation in spoken English. ASL interpreting services have been requested. Sponsored by NTID Communication Studies and Services and NTID Professional Development. For more information, contact Jennifer Verbakel.
Disclosure
Financial
Ms. Sumpter will receive financial compensation for her presentation.
Non-Financial
Ms. Sumpter is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.

Course #2 - For RIT/NTID Faculty and Staff Only
The Spoken Communication Techniques and Strategies Series (SCTS) presents
Executive Function Support for College Students
Friday, November 10, 2023
1-3 p.m. ET
Open to RIT/NTID Faculty and Staff
Location: In person in CSD SDC 1300/1310 [Register here]
Cost: Free
Course Description:
Executive functions play a critical role in the overall learning process as the all-encompassing self-regulatory system of cognition. Deficits in executive function impact all aspects of learning, including academic and social. In this mini-course, attendees will learn about the various executive function skills that impact higher-level learning and techniques to support them in a college setting.
Learner Outcomes
- The participants will be able to communicate the role that executive functions play in the learning process.
- The participants will be able to describe different techniques for supporting executive functions in the college setting.
Presentation in spoken English. ASL interpreting services have been requested. Live captioning requested for the Zoom.
Sponsored by NTID Communication Studies and Services and NTID Professional Development.
For more information, contact Jennifer Verbakel.

