Executive Function Coaching
overview on executive function coaching
What It Means, and How It Helps
A goal-oriented coaching service that supports how students:
- Plan
- Organize
- Start tasks
- Manage time
- Follow through
- Focuses on how students learn and manage demands, not just academics
- Individualized and practical
- Designed for middle school and high school learners
Why it helps continued & who it targets
To support students who:
- Feel overwhelmed by school demands
- Struggle with organization and time management
- Have difficulty starting or finishing work
- Forget assignments, materials, or deadlines
- Experience anxiety related to workload or expectations
Commonly helpful for students with:
- ADHD
- Learning differences
- Executive functioning weaknesses
- High academic ability but poor follow-through
What executive function coaching works on
1. Planning & Organization
- Breaking assignments into manageable steps
- Organizing materials, binders, and digital systems
- Creating clear, realistic plans
2. Time Management
- Understanding time demands
- Estimating how long tasks take
- Using schedules, planners, and routines effectively
3. Task Initiation & Follow-Through
- Reducing procrastination
- Learning how to start tasks independently
- Completing work without constant reminders
4. Working Memory & Cognitive Load
- Holding instructions in mind
- Managing multi-step tasks
- Reducing mental overload
5. Self-Monitoring & Flexibility
- Reflecting on what works and what doesn’t
- Adjusting strategies when demands change
- Building independence and self-advocacy
What Makes This Coaching Different?
What makes this coaching different is its strength-based and collaborative approach, focusing on skills that students can use not just in school, but also at home and in everyday life.
It is not tutoring and not therapy alone; rather, it emphasizes practical systems and habits that support lasting growth. Each program is tailored to the individual student, taking into account their age, school demands, learning profile, and personal goals, ensuring strategies are meaningful, relevant, and achievable.
How Coaching Sessions Work
- One-to-one sessions live or virtual
- Clear goals set collaboratively with the student (and family, when appropriate)
- Real-life school tasks used during sessions
- Ongoing review and adjustment of strategies
- Emphasis on building independence, not dependence
Who Is This Service For?
This service is designed for students at key stages of development, including middle schoolers building foundational independence and high schoolers managing increasing academic and life demands. It also supports students preparing for heavier workloads, school transitions, and post secondary expectations, helping them develop the skills and strategies they need to succeed.
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