Support For College Students with Learning Disabilities

Coaching For Students With Executive Functioning Challenges

Students who previously attended small, supportive k-12 schools and would like support to navigate learning, social and disability systems in college
Homeschooled students who may be nervous about the accommodation and disability support process in college
Students with previous 504/IEP who would like guidance on how/when to ask for help in higher education, recommendations for appropriate accommodations, guidance in navigating learning & disability supports in higher education
Students with a learning disability and executive functioning challenges

Virtual meetings via Zoom (1-3x per week)
Test/email reminder to student before coaching session
Email, phone and text communication with parents as needed (minimum of 1x week included with all coaching sessions)
Access to drop-in small group study hall sessions held each week

Reminding student to regularly check college email account
Reminding student to regularly check college / university learning management system (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, etc.)
Time management utilizing student's cell phone, alarms, reminders, schedules, planners and software apps
Create daily schedule for homework completion
Create weekly and monthly schedules to support long-term planning and scheduling
Identify and utilize tools to support organization of papers, binders & electronic files (Google Drive and desktop folders)
Build and practice study skills and test preparation
Decrease procrastination
Increase task initiation
Connect with Accessibility Office to request accommodations
Connect with campus academic supports such as writing center tutoring center, Academic Advisor, etc.
Role playing conversations with professors and other campus staff
Connect with campus mental health supports such as counseling center, Accessibility Office, etc.
Create productivity habits that will lead to success whether learning on campus or virtually at home