Nature, Nurture, and the Growing Brain Gone Virtual: Cognition and Executive Function

November 16, 2026
9:00 AM-12:00 PM CT

Live Online via Zoom

SUMMARY

The greatest rate of brain growth takes place during the first few years.  This rapid development occurs at the same time a child is making critical connections with the outside world.  The Growing Brain is an engaging course that explains how the brain develops and how this development impacts learning and behavior.

This interactive 3-hour session discusses the following:

  • How cognitive development unfolds
  • Ways to support cognitive development in young children
  • Executive functions and their critical role in cognitive and overall development
  • Ways to support the development of executive functions.

Previous participation in "Nature, Nurture, and the Growing Brain Gone Virtual: Brain Basics & Factors Affecting Brain Growth and Development" is recommended.

CREDIT

Level of Learning - Introductory-Awareness

EI Principles Addressed - 1. Supporting Caregiver Capacity, 2. Facilitating Active Participation, 3. Collaborative Relationships, 4. Intervention linked to Specific IFSP Outcomes, 7. Ongoing Communication, 8. Quality Services

EI Credit Awarded

1.5 EI Contact hours in the Area of Intervention AND

1.5 EI Contact hours in the Area of Typical Child Development

EITP is also an approved sponsor of CEs towards the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Licensure hours for Dietitian/Nutritionist, Counselor (LCPC), Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), Social Work, and Speech-Language Pathology  (SLP).