Boulder Middle & High School Executive Function Coaching

• How to work with the resistance that holds your child back.
• Planning effectively so they can manage the school workload.
• Time management and prioritizing.
• Organizing and managing schoolwork effectively.
• Study skills – How to study, write papers, complete homework realistically.
• Being honest with oneself about challenge areas and the consequences of inaction.
• Advocating for oneself proactively with teachers.
• Being forthcoming and honest with parents.
• Overcoming procrastination.
• Dealing with challenging social circumstances.
• Regulating emotional overwhelm.
• Learning the right mindsets, unlearning excuses.
• Creating habits and routines for school success.
• Parents learn how to support their child more effectively.

• Group nights (OGN, SNO) – I require students to attend at least 2 nights a week for group coaching. Students come to my office to work on schoolwork. I move from student to student, doing executive function coaching and tutoring on all relevant topics. (Fall schedule: Sunday evenings. Tues, Weds, Thurs 3:30-7:30pm)
• Systems – Learn the systems and strategies that all students need to succeed in school.
• 1:1 coaching – At my office, your home or convenient meeting places for local clients, via Skype/Zoom for students outside of the area. 1:1 coaching let’s us address the unique needs of an individual. I do 1:1 time with each student the nights they come to the office and schedule 3 or more 1:1 deep dive sessions throughout the semester.
• 1:1 Parent strategy sessions – I do 2 or more 1:1 sessions on how you can support your unique child.
• Parent Workshops – All parents should attend. There’s no how-to manual to be a parent. I give you group coaching on relevant topics to help you on your journey. (there will be a schedule with dates for the semester, they are on weekends)
• SNO – I teach students how to do Sunday Night Overhauls, which is critical for maintaining systems. Often students aren’t in the habit of maintaining systems, so things continue to fall apart. Learning to do regular overhauls is key. Students must attend every Sunday night.
• Overhaul chart – Students do regular system overhauls with me for accountability that we track personal progress with throughout the semester.
• Accountability check-ins – Via text, phone, Skype or live, depending on the student.
• Tutoring – I tutor math, writing, science and history. I also have other tutors on-hand at the office for extra support.
• Home Visits – This is where we meet to optimize a “Sacred Study Space” and work on routines, as well as tackle any other projects that your child wants to work on. I do 2 per semester.
• Advocacy/school visits – I support you by consulting on IEP, 504, RTI or other meetings. We strategize before the meetings and go in with a well thought out agenda. I go with you to the meetings whenever possible. I can also attend virtually. I also connect with college advisors or anyone else needed.
• Advocacy/emails – I support you by writing advocacy emails to the school for you and helping you craft effective correspondence.
• Access to Me – Phone, text, Skype, email. I’m available to you 24/7. Ok, that’s a bit hyperbolic; I do have a life. But reach out any time and I’ll be with you soon.
• Emergency calls – Help when you need it the most. I’m available to you via phone, email, text, Skype.

1. Be sure you read this page thoroughly so you understand exactly how the program works.
2. Contact me here for the Enrollment Application and to set up a free 30-minute Meet & Greet in-person or online. No obligation, no pressure. It’s a relaxed opportunity for us to get to know each other and see if it’s a fit.
3. One upfront payment of $3900/semester (save $300), or three payments of $1400.
4. Guarantee: If we get started, and it’s not helping, I’ll refund the remainder. No games and no hard feelings.

Calendar Notes:

• SNO, Sunday Night Overhauls, 3.5 hours:
  • Students are required to be at the office every Sunday night by 5:30 pm.
  • 5:30 pm: Soft start, check in, get settled, eat, laugh, connect.
  • 5:45 pm – 6:15 pm: Lesson on a key student success coaching topic.
  • 6:15 pm – 9:00 pm: I help students close out the prior week and prep for the upcoming week. This includes coaching around critical habits, such as updating planners, reorganizing school materials, checking the portal, dealing with the inbox, as well as focus time for studying and homework. I coach each student throughout the night to help with this process.
  • Students bring dinner and may leave early if they finish early.
  • When anyone has a big paper, project or exam, I stay late as needed.
• OGN, Open Gym Nights:
  • Open Gym Nights are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm.
  • Students must attend at least one OGN per week.
  • This is an “open” time for students to come in for coaching, tutoring, homework and studying.
  • Students may arrive at any time.
  • I am there early and stay late when families need me.
• Parent Workshops: These are for all parents. There are 4 each semester, covering several topics.
• Come prepared: Always bring all school materials, planners, laptops, chargers, etc. Don’t come in saying “I forgot it.” Just bring everything to each session. Better to be prepared and not need it than to be unprepared and need something.

 Testimonials

So much mastery…time management, dealing with directions, trying new things, getting to her job in a timely manner!

I said, “Wow! So much executive skill went into making this day work! What do you think enabled you to be so successful and on top of things?!” She said, “Seth!”

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I’m so thrilled for her (and for me) to see her starting to take charge and function more age appropriately in her life. She’s proud of herself, and rightfully so!  Thank you so much for all your help to date! -Karin A., a mom from Brookside, NJ

A bit over two years ago my daughter was entering her third year at the University of Colorado. She is very bright, creative and thoughtful but was struggling with meeting the academic requirements needed to finish school. She had failed several classes and been on and off probation a couple of times. Therapy had helped somewhat but the results were short-lived. She wanted to do better but lacked the organizational skills and focus necessary to fulfill the demands of school.