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We promote the well-being of Wilton's students
by empowering youth, parents and community.
Growing up has always had its joys and heartaches, but today’s teens confront a new landscape of social media, vaping, and rising rates of anxiety and depression. Wilton Youth Council equips students and parents with skills and information to make healthy decisions. Our professionally-led youth programs provide opportunities for leadership development and drug-free fun. We educate and support parents with inspiring speakers and events. Through our collaborations with partner organizations, we create a greater sense of community and strengthen connections among families.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dashka Slater
Presented by: Dashka Slater, Author of Accountable
Date: Wednesday, November 12
Time: 7 - 8 pm
Location: Wilton High School's Little Theater
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Join us for a presentation by Dashka Slater, author of Accountable (the summer reading book for WPS 9th and 10th grader students and and assembly all WHS students will do preparation for ahead of her coming). Slater will present to WHS students during the day, followed by this parent presentation in the evening.​
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Slater is the author of many books for children and adults, including the beloved Escargot picture book series, the Feylawn Chronicles middle grade fantasy series, and two gripping nonfiction narratives, The 57 Bus and Accountable. Her books have received numerous accolades, including the YALSA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction Gold Medal, the Stonewall Book Award, the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize, the California Book Award, and a Boston Globe-
Horn Book Honor.
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This event is brought to you by a partnership between the Wilton Public Schools, WHS PTSA and Wilton Youth Council.
Executive Function Skills Your Teens Need Before Graduating from High School (And What Parents Can Do to Help Facilitate)
Presented by: Mary Murphy, PhD
Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Wilton Library Association, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton
Intended audience: Parents/Caregivers of children 8th-12th grade
As parents, we all want our teens to leave high school feeling confident and ready for what comes next. One of the biggest predictors of success in college and beyond isn’t just grades – it’s executive function (EF) skills. These “mental management” skills help students stay organized, manage time, follow through on tasks, regulate emotions, and adapt when plans change.
Having trouble with EF skills is extremely common in adolescents, both for typical learners and for those who think and learn differently. A teen can struggle with EF skills even without a formal diagnosis of a learning disability or ADHD. In addition, everyone with ADHD has EF difficulties and most students with other learning challenges also struggle in these areas.
Research shows that college students with EF challenges experience substantial academic and social-emotional difficulties throughout their college years. The good news is that teens who have a strong foundation in executive functioning are better prepared to handle the independence and demands of college life. These are highly teachable skills and there is a lot that parents can do (and learn not to do) to help strengthen these skills.
In this presentation, Mary Murphy, PhD, will share which executive function skills are most important for your teen to develop before graduation and practical ways you can support them in building strategies that will set them up for success. From the perspective of a clinical psychologist and college professor, Dr. Murphy will share real world examples of the EF skills students need to be successful in both college and future careers.
More About Mary Murphy
Presented by SPED*NET in partnership with Wilton Library Association, Wilton Public Schools, Wilton Youth Council and Newtown Sped PTA
Wilton Is Where You Belong: Community Champions
Nominate at Community Champion
This is an opportunity to celebrate all that is GOOD in our community! Once of month Good Morning Wilton will spotlight a Community Champion(s) for their positive influence, work or commitment to our community. This may be an unsung hero or someone that makes small ongoing decisions that have a positive impact in Wilton. This is your chance to celebrate someone you feel makes Wilton a better place on an ongoing basis!
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