Professionals
Seeds of Learning® helps professionals see beyond the behavior or academic struggle to understand the EF skills driving it. By connecting how children think, learn, communicate, and regulate, we give SLPs, OTs, educators, psychologists, reading specialists, and others a clearer path to more targeted, effective support.
Where Are You Now?
I’m New to Executive Function.
Learn more about the Sumpter Executive Function Framework
Click here to learn how executive function skills connect and why a child’s struggles with learning or behavior may begin beneath what you can see.
Get the Free Resource
Where to Begin with Executive Function helps you understand how executive function skills build on one another so you can choose the best place to start.
Get the Seeds of Learning Book
In The Seeds of Learning: A Cognitive Processing Model for Speech, Language, Literacy, and Executive Functioning, Tera Sumpter, M.A., CCC-SLP, connects neuroscience, psychology, and speech-language therapy to help parents and professionals better understand why children struggle with learning and how to support them.
Go deeper into EF: Join the Online Cohort Community
Learn how to apply executive function strategies in real-world settings in my Online Cohort Community. Guided teaching, live support, and a community that helps you think differently about your students.
I want to deepen my EF expertise.
Build Your EF Knowledge Through the Online Cohort Community
Become a Seeds of Learning® Community Member and discover a better way to support EF!
Automatically be enrolled in a structured, supportive learning Cohort for SLPs and Educators, where you’ll:
- learn how to apply executive function strategies in real-world settings through guided teaching.
- Receive live support.
- Join a community that helps you think differently about your students.
Develop Advanced Expertise Through the Executive Function Specialization Pathway
Build advanced, university-backed expertise in executive function assessment and support in the Executive Function Specialization Pathway.*
Tier 1: Foundations
Complete all three phases of the EF Cohort.
Tier 2: Applied Practice
Build skill through assessment, case analysis, intervention planning, and 1:1 mentorship. Earn an Ashland University Certificate of Achievement.
Tier 3: Advanced Practicum
Demonstrate advanced EF practice, earn the SEFF-CE credential, and become eligible for the Seeds of Learning® Specialist Directory.
* You must be a Seeds of Learning Community Member to apply.
Learn and Connect by Joining Us at the 2027 Executive Function Symposium
Stay tuned for 2027 updates!
- Access to three days of sessions and breakout workshops taught by Seeds of Learning® team members — EF experts and hands-on therapists who do this work every day!
- Up to 13 professional development hours (PDH) and the option for 1 graduate credit through Ashland University
- Downloadable resources and tools
- Lunch on Days 1 and 2, and refreshments throughout all three days
- Entry to the Sip & Social event on Day 1
I want tools to use in my work.
SEFF Executive Function Screener & Questionnaire (SEFF-Q)
Go beyond standardized tests to see executive function in real life. Identify strengths and challenges, then build support around a child’s root needs.
Caregiver/Teacher Observation Version: Best for younger children and completed by adults who know the child well.
Self-Assessment Version: Best for older children, young adults, and adults who can reflect on their own EF skills.
SPARQ-EF™ System
Stop managing behaviors. Start teaching EF skills that last.
You give directions. Repeat them. Redirect. Remind. And it still doesn’t stick.
The SPARQ-EF™ System helps early elementary students build the executive function skills they need to manage themselves through real classroom experiences:
With the Classroom Program, Video Support, and Educator Workbook, teaching EF is simple, flexible, and easy to use in the classroom.
Digital Resources
Practical, ready-to-use tools that help you understand, teach, and support executive function in everyday learning.
I want support for my school, district or organization
SPARQ-EF™ System
Stop managing behaviors. Start teaching EF skills that last.
You give directions. Repeat them. Redirect. Remind. And it still doesn’t stick.
The SPARQ-EF™ System helps early elementary students build the executive function skills they need to manage themselves through real classroom experiences:
With the Classroom Program, Video Support, and Educator Workbook, teaching EF is simple, flexible, and easy to use in the classroom.
Professional Development, Presentations, and Workshops
Bring Tera Sumpter, M.A., CCC-SLP, to your school, clinic, organization, or event!
Click here for information on Professional Development.
Click here to book a Speaking Engagement or Educational Seminar.
Through workshops, professional development, and keynotes, Tera helps professionals better understand how children learn and how to build greater independence.
School & District Purchasing
Learn how to purchase Seeds of Learning® resources for a school, district, organization, or educational program here!
Seeds of Learning® accepts school and district purchase requests for eligible products, programs, memberships, curriculum, training, and services.
"I've never been So captivated, empowered, impassioned, validated, or energized by any other single training in my career. I can not recommend Tera's community, resources, or trainings enough."Brandy N. Stork, SLP
Ready to deepen your understanding and apply executive function?
The Community opens to new members on December 15, 2026. Don’t miss out on your chance to join the next Seeds of Learning® executive function cohort
Join the waitlist and we'll send you reminders before the next EF Cohort begins. Sign up below.
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