The Most Trusted Executive Function Coaching Since 2010

Over 95% of our students pass all their classes with personalized, research‑based support that builds real‑life and academic skills.

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Real Results from Real Students & Families

Every student’s story is different - but the right support changes everything.
“This is the only intervention that has ever worked.”

We just visited our son at college, and he told us this is the only intervention we’ve ever tried that has actually worked. After years of feeling like we’d tried everything, we are finally making real progress. This was the best visit we’ve ever had with him, and I had to say thank you.

Adrianne F.

Parent of College Student, Wheaton University
“He’s like a completely different person now.”

I can’t thank you enough for the work you’ve done with Connor. He’s like a completely different person now - more organized, more engaged, and so much easier to communicate with at home. His grades improved, he can finally find his things, and even his car is clean. I wish we had done this years ago, but the future looks bright thanks to you and your team.

James S.

Parent of a College Student, Temple University
“I went from dropping classes to earning all A’s.”

This is my fourth semester in college, and in two of them I had to drop at least three classes. This semester I have all A’s - and it’s the first time I’ve ever felt in control of my academics. The organization and support my coach gives me changed everything. I didn’t drop a single class.

Max L.

College Student, University of Boulder

When We Say We Understand, We Genuinely Mean It. 🩶

Coaching Academics began with one mother who was desperate to help her daughter - and like you, refused to give up.. What started as a search for answers has grown into a team of professionals who share the same mission: to make sure no parent ever feels alone in this journey.

We know what it’s like to watch your child struggle and wonder if you’re doing enough. We know the worry, the guilt, the late‑night Googling, the “why isn’t anything working?” moments. We have lived this as neurodivergent individuals or as parents of neurodivergent children ourselves.

And we also know the moment everything changes - when a student finally feels understood, when confidence returns, when hope comes back into the room. Our method is built to create those moments. To help your child build the skills, independence, and belief in themselves that every parent dreams of seeing.

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The true measure of success is not in the promise of potential, but in the proof of performance.

93%

of college students

passed all their classes after a semester of coaching, including Academic Probation students.

98%

of high school students

passed their classes after a semester of coaching, including those in danger of failing.

94%

of all students

report feeling more organized and independent within 2 months of starting the program.

96%

of ALL students

report they are making progress towards their goals within 2 months of starting our program.

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Finally a Statistic Worth Being a Part of!

Give your student the support that finally makes everything click.

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Getting Started With a Coach is Easy!

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#1 Choose Your Program

Click on the button below to choose your program and enroll using the very short form.

We will then email you and your student a short, onboarding form and an invitation to our private meeting and messaging platform.

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#2 Choose Your Coach

Next, we will send your student 2-3 coaches to choose from.

We send the coaches with the right experience & personality for your student, and they choose who they want to work with.

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#3 Start Building Skills!

Coaching does not end when a session ends! Our program is real time support and habit building.

We offer comprehensive support throughout the week. Coaches will hold students accountable and are available for students between sessions.

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Deep down, students do care about doing well - but something is getting in their way.

If your student seems apathetic or unmotivated, it’s not about not wanting to.
It’s about not knowing how.

We are experts at uncovering what’s blocking them - and helping them become who they were meant to be.

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Tutoring Helps With Subjects. Coaching Helps With the Skills To Follow Through.

At Coaching Academics, we help students in middle school through graduate school build the executive function skills they need to actually get things done, not just understand the material.

Overcome Procrastination


Build the skills to actually get started, even when it feels impossible.

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Manage overwhelm and anxiety


Learn tools to feel calmer and more in control when thing feel overwhelming.

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End decision paralysis


Understand your options and learn how to choose your next step with confidence.

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Build Real Routines


Create study routines that fit your brain and finally stick.

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Organize for school and life


Find organization tools that finally make sense for you, not someone else.

Manage Time

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Create time‑management systems that help you stay on track without burning out.

Get Started (Task Initiation)

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Build the skills to start tasks without the spiral.

Break down assignments into steps

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Make big assignments feel easier by breaking them into small, clear steps.

Plan + Prioritize

Turn your full plate of scattered tasks into a clear plan with priorities that actually make sense.

Follow‑Through & Finish

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Build the skills to stay with a task, without pressure, shame, or burnout.

Regulate Emotion in daily life

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Build skills to steady your emotions when frustration, anxiety, or perfectionism take over.

Find School-Life Balance

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Find a balance that makes room for what you love and what you need to do.”

Transition back to school or college

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Navigate getting back to college or school with steady support & clear next steps.

Choose the Coaching Path That Fits Your Student

Flexible programs designed to support students with the structure, skills, and consistency they need to thrive.
Academic Coaching Programs

For students currently in classes who need consistent support with planning, organization, follow‑through, and academic stability.

Includes:

  • Succeed (2× weekly)
  • Spectrum Success (3× weekly)
  • Intensive (4× weekly)
  • Academic Recovery (3× weekly)

Best for:

Students who need structure, accountability, and skill‑building while actively enrolled in school.

Key features:

  • Weekly face‑to‑face sessions (2, 3, or 4 days)
  • Unlimited messaging
  • Progress Guarantee
  • Personalized executive function skill development
  • Support with assignments, planning, and overwhelm

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Non‑Academic Coaching Programs

For students not currently in classes or who need support beyond academics.

Includes:

  • Summer Program (1× weekly)

  • Development Program (gap year, returning to school, life skills)

Best for:

Students building life skills, preparing for college, or navigating transitions.

Key features:

  • Fully personalized goals
  • Executive function skill‑building
  • Routines, independence, and planning
  • College prep, life skills, or transition support
  • Unlimited messaging

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Not sure which program is right?
We’ll help you choose the best fit for your student.

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Meet Our Leadership Team

The people who guide our programs and support your family every step of the way.

Liz Faranda

CEO

Liz leads with heart and understanding, making sure every family feels supported, informed, and cared for. She’s passionate about creating a coaching experience that helps students feel capable, confident, and understood.

Katy Fiorello

Program Director

Katy is the steady, compassionate guide for both our students and their families. Katy oversees program quality and coach development, bringing deep experience in student support and day‑to‑day guidance that helps ensure your student gets exactly what they need.

Want to see everyone who supports our students?

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Trusted By Families, Schools, and Leading Neurodiversity Organizations Nationwide

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