Upcoming events.
Check out our calendar for a list of upcoming events! While community events are exclusive to members, don't worry—we also offer free events open to everyone. Be sure to explore our upcoming course cohort dates as well!
WORKSHOP - Using Executive Function Data to Guide Summer and Fall Coaching
Save Your Spot
May 14 | 6 PM EST
Live workshop + replay included
👉 Click here to JOIN the Workshop for $197
In This Workshop, You’ll Learn How To:
• identify meaningful patterns in EF strengths and challenges
• determine where to begin (foundational vs advanced executive functions)
• translate EF (from the Comprehensive Executive Function Inventory or the prefrontal power up card scan) results into clear coaching goals
• explain EF profiles to students and families in a way that makes sense
• create a plan that supports students over the summer and into the next school year
What You’ll Walk Away With
• Executive Function Interpretation Checklist
• Simple EF Report Framework
• Examples of how to use EF results in coaching sessions
• Ideas for supporting executive function development over the summer
** Prompts to write reports
Who This Is For
This workshop is designed for:
• Executive Function coaches
• Tutors integrating EF into their work
• Academic coaches and learning specialists
• Professionals supporting students with EF challenges
Strategists Tough Conversations: Importance of Life Skills & Discussing This with Parents
Importance of Life Skills & Discussing this with Parents
These “Tough Conversations” sessions are for our Strategists or those currently in our cohort. If you are interesting in becoming an Executive Function Strategist, be sure to register for our next EF Cohort.
WORKSHOP - The Hidden Struggle: When Mental Health & Academics Collide
Join us!
May 28 | 6:00 PM EST
👉 Click here to REGISTER for the Workshop for $197
A Guide for Coaches, Therapists, and Parents
When a student is struggling, it’s not always clear what you’re seeing. Is it executive function, mental health, or both?
Join Crista Hopp and Ellina Creary - In this Workshop, an executive function expert and a therapist come together to help you interpret what’s happening, understand your role, and make confident decisions about how to support students in real time.
WORKSHOP - Before They Leave Home: Coaching Conversations That Build Real-World Life Skills
Register for this Workshop!
June 11 | 11:00 AM EST
👉 Click here to REGISTER for the Workshop for $197
In this interactive workshop, executive function coaches will come together to explore how to approach conversations with parents about supporting life skills development before students leave home.
Through guided discussion and real-world scenarios, participants will:
brainstorm language for parent conversations
identify common points of resistance
explore how executive function impacts independence
learn how to position life skills as essential, not optional
Participants will also receive a Life Skills Assessment tool to support their coaching work and guide meaningful next steps with families.
This session is designed to be collaborative, practical, and immediately applicable to your coaching practice.
Strategists Tough Conversations - The Parent Who Wants Daily Updates
The Parent Who Wants Daily Updates
These “Tough Conversations” sessions are for our Strategists or those currently in our cohort. If you are interesting in becoming an Executive Function Strategist, be sure to register for our next EF Cohort.
March 2026 Mastering EF Cohort
We are excited you are joining us for the new 13 week Mastering EF cohort. This course was originally scheduled to begin on 3/16/26, but we had to push it back to Friday due to weather related issues. We can’t wait to see you on Friday, 3/20/26 at 3:00pm EST.
There is still time to join if you haven’t registered yet! Click here!
Dates of Live Sessions:
3/16
3/23
4/6
4/13
4/20
5/4
5/11
5/18
6/1
6/8
6/15
6/22
6/29
Strategists Tough Conversations
Trial Sessions, Refunds, and Retention
These “Tough Conversations” sessions are for our Strategists or those currently in our cohort. If you are interested in becoming an Executive Function Strategist, be sure to Register for our Mastering EF Course.
Q&A Session - MPTI
Join us on Zoom for a Q&A session all about MPTI: Motivation, Procrastination & Task Initiation! Please take a minute to register here.
It's also not too late to register for our Mastering EF cohort - click here!
Q&A - Upcoming Mastering EF Cohort
We hope you are joining us for the Mastering Executive Function cohort that begins in March. If you have questions about the course, schedules, requirements, or need other info, Zoom in for a Q&A session on March 5th! Click here to join our Zoom meeting.
If you haven't registered yet for Mastering EF - click here!
Tough Conversations They Can Do It When They Want To!” — The Motivation Misunderstanding
This call is for our Strategists or those currently in our cohort. Here is an opportunity for us to talk about the tough conversations we have. This month is when parents don't understand motivation and how their kids can have very strong EFs in one moment in a preferred activity verses a difficult one.
Strategist Tough Conversations
Join us on January 15 for a powerful session in our Tough Conversation Series. This month we focus on one of the most common and challenging moments in our work when a parent is searching for a quick fix. You will learn how to navigate these conversations with clarity, compassion, and confidence while setting realistic expectations rooted in brain science and long term growth. This session is Strategists who want practical language, boundary setting tools, and strategies that strengthen relationships and support sustainable progress.
January 2026 Mastering EF Cohort
Our new 13 week Mastering EF cohort begins on 1/12 at 7pm EST. Join here
Dates of Live Sessions
1/12
1/19
1/26
2/2
2/9
2/23
3/2
3/16
3/23
4/6
4/13
4/20
4/27
Q&A
Have questions about becoming a Certified Executive Function Strategist or want a clearer picture of what the Mastering Executive Function course is really like? Join our live Q&A session where Crista will walk you through the program structure, certification process, and what to expect inside the Academy. This is your chance to get personalized answers, explore whether the program is the right fit, and experience the supportive community that defines Connected Pathways Academy. Join here
Practice with Purpose Referrals that Work
Learn how to build genuine partnerships — with current families, professionals, and potential referral sources — that actually fill your roster.
This session lands perfectly before Winter Break, giving you time to get your referral system started while your schedule is lighter (or while you take that well-deserved break).
You’ll walk away with a drafted referral letter, a simple system for tracking outreach and follow-ups, a bonus video on designing your own rack card to showcase your work confidently, plus a Practice Session to help you finalize your letter and outreach system
The ADHD–EF Mismatch: What Educators & Coaches Need to Know
Ever wonder why some executive function strategies just don’t work for students with ADHD? Register here
ADHD and executive function are often confused, but understanding the difference is key to supporting students effectively. In this 90-minute interactive workshop, you’ll learn how ADHD and EF overlap—and how they diverge—through brain-based explanations and hands-on practice. Participants will:
• Gain clarity on the distinctions between ADHD and executive functions.
• Go step by step through the Pause Button technique, including which executive functions it engages (response inhibition, regulation, working memory, cognitive flexibility), sample scripts for what to say, why it works, and how to practice it with students.
• Play the Mismatch Challenge, a hands-on activity where you’ll match strategies to the EF skills they actually strengthen, using examples from real-life student scenarios.
• Walk away with concrete, ready-to-use tools for classrooms, coaching sessions, and home.
This session blends science with practice so you leave with insight, strategies, and activities you can apply right away.
Writing on the Brain: How Working Memory Shapes Every Word
Writing is one of the most working-memory-heavy tasks students face. Every step — from choosing a topic to drafting sentences and organizing paragraphs — relies on juggling multiple channels of working memory at once. No wonder so many students freeze when they see a blank page.
In this Strategist Call, we’ll:
Explore Baddeley’s model of working memory and its direct link to the writing process.
Walk through a student case study that shows where WM overload stalls progress.
Learn practical coaching strategies to reduce memory load and externalize planning.
Try out an interactive “Sentence Puzzle” activity (Starbucks & TikTok themes) that Strategists can take straight to students.
By the end, you’ll have concrete tools to help students transform writing from an overwhelming task into a manageable, step-by-step process.
New Mastering EF Cohort Begins
✨ Start the New School Year with Confidence! ✨
Imagine entering the school year feeling prepared, not overwhelmed. This course will help you understand the brain science behind executive functions and provide practical strategies to support your students more effectively.
📚 PAAC & ICF Certified | 30-Hour Course
📆 Starting September 8-November 10 Live Sessions 7pm EST No worries! All sessions will be recorded, so you can catch up anytime.
💡 Effective strategies + 33 ready-to-use student tools
Equip yourself with the tools to foster success for both you and your students!
Unlock the Power of the EF Card Deck: How to Use for Focus, Planning & Self-Regulation
Join us for a free online event introducing our brand new EF Card Deck! Perfect for educators, coaches, therapists, parents, and anyone who works with learners of all ages!
🧠 In this workshop, you’ll learn:
What Executive Function is and why it matters
How the EF Card Deck is structured and how to use it
Creative strategies for using the deck in classrooms, coaching, therapy, or at home
Real-life examples and live demonstrations
Tips for adapting the deck across age groups and ability levels
🗓 Date: August 21, 2025
🕒 Time: 11:00 am EST
📍 Where: Online (link will be sent after your register)
If you’re ready to make executive function skills more teachable, tangible, and engaging—this is the event for you.
Mastering EF New Cohort
✨ Start the New School Year with Confidence! ✨
Imagine heading into the next school year feeling prepared, not overwhelmed. This summer, gain a deep understanding of the brain science behind executive functions and discover practical strategies to support your students more effectively.
📚 PAAC & ICF Certified | 30-Hour Course
📆 August 11-October 27 Live Sessions 3pm EST No worries! All sessions will be recorded, so you can catch up anytime.
💡 Hands-on strategies + 33 ready-to-use student tools
Invest in your professional growth & set your students up for success! Sign up here
Helping Students Become their own Executive Assistant Before They Leave Home
Educators- Life Doesn’t come with an Assistant—So We Help Students Become One
Summer Mastering EF Course Begins
Busy educators, this one’s for you! You know executive functions matter—but do you know how to teach them effectively? Our 30-hour certified training will give you actionable strategies to help students thrive. Join us this summer! First class is two hours long on June 2 at 4pm EST. Classes will be held on Mondays at 4pm EST and Thursdays at 3pm EST. Register Here
Forgetfulness, Frustration, and Feeling Stuck
How Working Memory and Depression Go Hand in Hand for Your Teen
This workshop is for parents, but all educators are welcome
Click HERE to register for this FREE webinar
Strategist call
For our Mastering EF Graduates Community Members- Summer is the perfect time to reinforce executive function skills in creative and engaging ways! Coaches can extend EF coaching by incorporating real-world applications. Academic and Non-Academic Ideas.
Summer coaching offers a flexible way to keep students growing in a low-pressure environment!
Time Management Q&A
Have questions about the Time Management Module?
This is your chance to ask anything! Join us for a live Q&A session designed specifically for registered participants of the Time Management Module. Welcome to Connected Pathways Academy—where your learning journey is supported every step of the way.
Register in the Community.
Strategist Call
This is only for the Graduates of our Mastering EF course, our Strategists. All about
Parent Coaching
How to help your students study. For Parents using the science of learning
Finals are just around the corner, and we know the stress is building! 😬 Want to help your student study smarter, not harder? Join us for a FREE parent session where we’ll dive into science-backed study strategies that actually work. Session will be recorded
Mastering EF New Cohort Begins
🚀 Mastering EF Course – New Cohort Starting April 21, 2025! 🚀
Get ready to dive deep into the world of executive function with our next cohort of the Mastering EF Course! Live sessions will take place every Monday at 3pm EST. Can't make it to a live session? No worries! All sessions will be recorded, so you can catch up anytime.
Mark your calendars and get ready to level up your skills! 🗓
📚 PAAC & ICF Certified | 30-Hour Course
📆 August 11-October 27 Live Sessions 3pm EST
💡 Hands-on strategies + 33 ready-to-use student tools
Invest in your professional growth & set your students up for success! Sign up here
Ooops they lied again
Lying is often misunderstood—but it’s actually tied to key executive function skills like impulse control, perspective-taking, and emotional regulation. In our community workshop, we will explore the “why” behind lying, what it tells us about a student’s development, and how to respond in ways that build trust and skills instead of shame.
Focus Forward ADHD Summit
Exciting news! I’m honored to be one of the presenters at the Focus Forward ADHD Summit, sponsored by GoZen! 🎉 This free summit is designed for both educators and parents supporting students with ADHD. I’m grateful for the opportunity to speak about executive function challenges and share strategies to help students thrive.
Be sure to sign up—it's free! And if you have any questions or need support, don’t hesitate to reach out. Let’s empower our students together! 💡
Strategist Call
Strategist Call Alert! 🎉 You've asked, and now you receive! Our next Strategist Call is for graduates of the Mastering EF Course—and it's all about neuropsych reports.
Strategists are invited to send in a student’s neuropsychological report (with the name blacked out), and Crista will walk you through how to use it effectively in coaching. Don’t miss this chance to deepen your skills and apply insights directly to your work!
Community Call, Processing Speed Module
This is a community call, open to those who have completed Mastering EF. Processing speed is the rate at which a student can take in information, make sense of it, and respond appropriately. It plays a critical role in learning, as students are constantly asked to absorb and interpret new material quickly in the classroom. A student's processing speed can affect reading comprehension, problem-solving, note-taking, and test performance. Today we will discuss Processing Speed and the bonus module.
Coffee Chat, All About EF
☕ Got questions about Executive Functions? Join me for a casual Coffee Chat on Zoom! Let’s connect on January 23 at 1 PM EST for an open discussion. Bring your questions, ideas, and your favorite mug! 🧠💬
Free Webinar Time Across Ages
Join our FREE webinar, "Mastering Time: Executive Functions & Calendar Use Across the Lifespan"!
Discover the crucial link between executive functions and time management success. This webinar offers practical strategies and insights for educators, coaches, and therapists working with students and adults. We will explore effective calendar use techniques from elementary school through adulthood. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and empower those you work with to master their time! Register Here