Executive Functioning Skills Checklist for 3rd-5th: A Comprehensive Tool for Special Education Professionals

This checklist is crafted to help special education professionals and behavior specialists assess and support elementary students in 3rd-5th grades across 12 essential executive functioning areas. With age-appropriate subskills, interventions, and sample goals for IEP, FBA, and BIP plans, this checklist is your go-to tool for helping students develop the skills they need to succeed academically and socially. From managing materials to handling emotional regulation and staying focused, this checklist equips educators with a clear pathway for addressing executive function deficits.

What Problem Does This Solve?
In 3rd-5th grades, executive functioning skills become increasingly critical as students face more complex assignments, shifting social dynamics, and growing responsibilities. Students with deficits in these areas may struggle with organization, impulse control, persistence, or following multi-step instructions. This checklist provides a structured method for identifying and addressing these needs, offering targeted interventions to build skills that are essential for learning and social interaction.

Who This Helps
Designed for teachers, specialists, and support staff working with 3rd-5th graders, this checklist is an invaluable tool for educators looking to support students who may have challenges in one or more executive functioning areas. Whether you are developing IEP goals, conducting an FBA, or creating a BIP, this checklist provides insight into students’ current skills and highlights areas that may need more focused support.

Time-Saving Solution
With this checklist, educators receive structured interventions and measurable sample goals tailored for elementary students. By providing pre-developed goals and interventions, this tool saves valuable time, allowing educators to focus on what matters most: supporting student growth. The clear, organized structure of the checklist allows teachers to efficiently assess each student’s needs, implement interventions, and track progress over time.

What’s Included?

• 12 Executive Functioning Areas: Comprehensive coverage of planning, organization, emotional regulation, and more.

• Age-Appropriate Subskills: Specific subskills tailored to 3rd-5th grade developmental levels, making assessment targeted and relevant.

• Targeted Interventions: Developmentally appropriate interventions that educators can implement or adapt as needed.

• Measurable Goals: Sample goals designed for IEP, FBA, and BIP plans to support individualized student needs.

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