Give Teachers EF Initiative
Free executive function support for teachers, counselors, and school staff nationwide. Practical tools to reduce overwhelm and support your wellbeing.
The Give Teachers EF Initiative is a nationwide project created by the National Board of Executive Function Certification to support teachers, special educators, counselors, and school staff with practical executive function strategies they can use in their own professional and personal life.
Teaching places heavy demands on planning, organization, attention, emotional regulation, and adaptability. These are executive function skills, yet most educators never receive direct training in how to strengthen them for themselves.
This initiative fills that gap by giving educators simple, realistic tools that reduce overwhelm and support daily wellbeing.
Why This Matters
Educators carry significant cognitive and emotional load each day
Lesson planning, classroom management, behavior responses, family communication, and constant decision making all rely on executive function. When these systems become overloaded, teachers experience stress, fatigue, and a sense of falling behind.
Stay Calmer Under Pressure
Learn stress regulation strategies you can use during the school day to maintain composure and clarity.
Organize with More Clarity
Simple planning and organization routines that help you prioritize tasks and reduce mental clutter.
Reduce Decision Fatigue
Tools for managing the hundreds of decisions you make daily without burning out.
Improve Emotional Regulation
Strategies to respond to challenging situations with patience and professionalism.
Healthier Work-Life Boundaries
Maintain boundaries that protect your personal time and prevent teacher burnout.
Bring More to the Classroom
When you feel confident and steady, you show up better for your students and colleagues.
Supporting Teacher Wellbeing Supports Everyone
When educators feel supported, students benefit. Families benefit. Entire school communities benefit.
What You’ll Receive
Free access to a self-paced EF for Educators course focused on building strong executive function habits
Your Free Course Includes:
- Practical stress regulation strategies teachers can use during the school day
- Simple planning and organization routines that actually work
- Tools for managing mental load and decision fatigue
- Daily and weekly habits to support clarity and calm
- Recommendations for free digital tools that support planning, focus, and self-regulation
- A dedicated module that teaches educators how to introduce the same EF strategies to students in a simple, classroom-friendly way
All content is designed to be realistic, relatable, and easy to apply immediately.
Who Can Participate
The initiative is open to all school professionals
General Education Teachers
Special Education Teachers
School Counselors
Instructional Coaches
Interventionists
Reading & Math Specialists
Speech-Language Pathologists
School Psychologists
Paraprofessionals
Administrators
Schools and districts are welcome to share the initiative with their entire staff.
How It Works
Participation is simple and completely free
Register
Educators register through the initiative page. It takes less than 2 minutes.
Access Your Course
Complete the course at any time and at any pace with 6 months of access.
Learn & Apply
New resources are added throughout the year. No fees, memberships, or obligations.
Our Commitment to Educators
The Give Teachers EF Initiative reflects our commitment to the wellbeing and long-term success of educators. Teachers deserve access to tools that help them feel confident, steady, and supported in the profession they love.
This initiative supports the adults who carry the emotional and cognitive load of today’s classrooms.
Powered by NBEFC: The National Board of Executive Function Certification is dedicated to elevating the standards of executive function education and practice. This initiative represents our belief that the wellbeing of educators is essential to the wellbeing of students and communities.
Ready to Get Started?
Register for free access to the EF for Educators course
Questions? Contact us
Bring this initiative to your school or district: info@nbefc.org