Sarah Ward & Kristen Jacobsen

This timely session will help parents and caregivers kick off the school year by equipping their children with essential executive function strategies.

Ward and Jacobsen, co-creators of The Time Tracker Program, will offer actionable tools to help students develop critical skills such as time management, planning, task initiation, and sustained attention. Designed to support learners from elementary through high school, this session emphasizes how students can “see and sense” the passage of time in order to manage both schoolwork and leisure activities more effectively.

Parents will come away with proven methods to help their children become more independent, organized, and confident learners. Whether your student struggles with turning in homework, staying focused, or juggling multiple responsibilities, this session provides practical approaches to fostering long-term success in academics and in life.

Continuing Education Units are available for this program.

Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP, is an internationally recognized speaker and speech-language pathologist with over 25 years of experience specializing in executive function skills. She is a recipient of multiple awards, including the Massachusetts General Hospital Expertise in Clinical Practice Award. She co-developed The Time Tracker Program, an innovative set of tools and strategies used by students across the country to improve time awareness and planning.

Kristen Jacobsen, M.S., CCC/SLP, is a speech-language pathologist and co-director of Cognitive Connections LLP. With decades of experience working in clinical and school settings, she has designed and implemented executive function curricula for students of all ages. Jacobsen is known for her engaging presentations and practical, brain-based approaches to helping students succeed.