Portsmouth School Department families and faculty/staff are invited to join a District-Wide Book Study
SMART but SCATTERED:
The Revolutionary Executive Skills Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential
Location: Portsmouth Middle School in the library/media space
Moderator: Dr. Jay Masterson, PMS Principal
Dates:
March 4, 2026
March 11, 2026
March 25, 2026
Meeting time will be 5:00-6:00 P.M. for all dates.
Book available at Amazon
Participants are responsible for their own copy of the book. If you are interested in joining the book study, please fill out this form. Once you fill it out, you will receive updates about the book study from Dr. Masterson.
If you have any questions regarding the book study, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Masterson at mastersonj@portsmouthschoolsri.org or at 401-849-3700.
Key Updates in the Second Edition:
New Content: Includes a new chapter on technology's impact and more detailed guidance for school settings.
Enhanced Strategies: Features revamped, more naturalistic interventions, making it easier to integrate into daily life.
More Examples: Incorporates more specific, real-life scenarios and updated vignettes, drawing from feedback on their other books.
Downloadable Tools: Offers printable worksheets and forms for parents.
What It Covers (Core Concepts):
Executive Skills: Focuses on brain-based skills like planning, working memory, emotional control, task initiation, and time management.
Practical Approach: Teaches parents to identify their child's strengths and weaknesses and implement strategies to improve skills.