# Event Details - **Event Name**: Building Executive Functioning Skills with Sarah Ward - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 26 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 26 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Practical, easy-to-implement strategies to help children and teens strengthen skills and develop greater independence and confidence.About this EventFor parents, caregivers, educators, and community members who support children and teens of all ages.Join Spark Kindness in-person at Kennedy Middle School in Natick for an engaging and practical evening with nationally recognized executive function expert, educator, and speaker Sarah Ward.Do mornings feel rushed? Is homework a daily challenge? Does your child need frequent reminders to get organized, manage time, start tasks, or follow through? Executive functioning skills—the skills that help us plan, organize, manage time, regulate emotions, and complete tasks—are essential for success at home, in school, and in everyday life.Sarah Ward will share practical, easy-to-implement strategies to help children and teens strengthen these skills and develop greater independence and confidence. Participants will learn how to support young people in organizing materials, managing time, breaking tasks into manageable steps, creating effective routines, and taking greater ownership of their responsibilities.Participants will leave with tools to help young people:Build effective study habits and homework routinesOrganize materials and manage tasksBetter understand time and plan aheadInitiate and complete assignments more independentlyDevelop confidence and self-advocacy skillsThis interactive program will provide caregivers with practical strategies they can begin using right away to help children and teens become more organized, independent, and prepared for the demands of school and life. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/76c09420-bf2a-11f1-8a18-b3e52d4bf2d6-rimg-w1200-h389-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg AccessibilitySpark Kindness is committed to providing events that are accessible to all community members. Please contact us with accommodation questions or requests at info@sparkkindness.org. Spark Kindness is an Autism Welcoming Organization. ASL interpretation is available upon request. Request must be made no later than 7 business days prior to event. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/76f86d00-bf2a-11f1-8a18-b3e52d4bf2d6-rimg-w1200-h389-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/772e4a10-bf2a-11f1-8a18-b3e52d4bf2d6-rimg-w1200-h389-dc0878b8-gmir.jpg About Our PresenterSarah Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP has over 30 years of experience in the treatment of executive dysfunction. She is an internationally recognized expert on executive function and presents seminars on the practical strategies she has developed with her Co-Director, Kristen Jacobsen. Together, they created the 360 Thinking Executive Function Program, which received the Innovative Promising Practices Award from CHADD. Their latest work, The Time Tracker Program—a groundbreaking three-volume book series—has received high acclaim for its innovative approach to shifting students from adult-managed to self-regulated time management. Sarah has presented to over 2,200 public and private schools and organizations across the globe. In recognition of their international impact on executive function skills in education, Sarah and Kristen were named one of the Top 10 Professional Development Providers for 2023 by Education Technology Insights Magazine. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/natick/building-executive-functioning-skills-with-sarah-ward/100001995106428033 - **Event Categories**: workshops, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Kennedy Middle School - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Natick - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Kennedy Middle School - **lat**: 42.2907349 - **long**: -71.3840573 - **full address**: Kennedy Middle School, 165 Mill Street, Natick, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Building Executive Functioning Skills with Sarah Ward - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/0700491a22e486e22ac7743ab8451ff37442577520ec011674686f2469a528e6-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786084217 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Building Executive Functioning Skills with Sarah Ward being held? - **A:** Building Executive Functioning Skills with Sarah Ward takes place on Mon, 26 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 26 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Kennedy Middle School, 165 Mill Street, Natick, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Building Executive Functioning Skills with Sarah Ward? - **A:** Building Executive Functioning Skills with Sarah Ward is organized by SPARK Kindness. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Building Executive Functioning Skills with Sarah Ward is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Natick, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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