This checklist is by no means conclusive - rather it is a starting point to consider some of the characteristics of those who can benefit from EF Coaching.

DO ONE OR MORE OF THESE RESONATE WITH YOU?

 PROFILE OF A STUDENT WHO COULD BENEFIT FROM COACHING:

  • Erratic grades/academic performance without a clear cause

  • Strained relationships with teacher/school/family based on school performance

  • Student-athlete that struggles in-season with time management or out-of-season with lack of structure.

  • Teacher/report card comments that identify one or more of the following student issues:

    • Inattention

    • Work ethic

    • Inconsistency

    • Work output that does not match potential/ability

    • Disaffection/apathy

    • Disorganization

    • Impulse control

    • Low work completion or turn-in rate

    • Problems seeing the big picture or thinking strategically

    • Prioritization of tasks

    • Difficulty keeping track of assignments

    • Initiation of tasks (either in or out of classroom/school)

  • Existing IEP/504 plan

  • Recommendation from school or doctor to seek evaluation for ADHD or other cognitive condition

  • Existing professional evaluation that mentions Executive Functioning, Metacognition, ADD, ADHD or other processing disorders.

  • Recommendations from teachers/administrators to work with school’s Learning Specialist

  • Family desire to supplement support offerings from school with something more robust, personalized and targeted.

  • Child’s desire to supplement therapeutic work with specific strategies that have clear real-world applications and can lead to tangible results in school and beyond.

 

This checklist is by no means conclusive; it is a starting point to consider some of the characteristics of those who could benefit from Coaching.