Executive Function Coaching for Students
Empowering students to strengthen executive function skills for academic success and everyday independence.
Executive Function Coaching for Students
Executive function skills, such as planning, organization, time management, and emotional regulation, play a critical role in academic success and daily life.
When these skills are underdeveloped, students may struggle despite strong ability and understanding. Executive function coaching helps students build the skills they need to manage responsibilities more effectively and work toward greater independence.
What is executive function coaching?
Executive function coaching focuses on strengthening the cognitive skills that support:
• Planning and organization
• Task initiation and completion
• Time management
• Goal setting and prioritization
• Emotional regulation
Unlike tutoring, executive function coaching addresses how students manage learning and life, not academic content itself.
Who benefits from executive function
Executive function coaching is appropriate for:
• Students in Grade 9 through postsecondary
• Students with or without a formal diagnosis
• Students with ADHD, learning differences, anxiety, or no diagnosis
Students do not need a diagnosis to participate.
How do I know if executive function coaching is
Executive function coaching may be helpful if a student:
• Understands material but struggles to complete work
• Misses deadlines or procrastinates frequently
• Feels overwhelmed by multi-step tasks
• Has difficulty organizing materials or managing time
What does an executive function coach do?
Executive function coaches help students:
Set realistic, achievable goals
Develop personalized systems and routines
Build follow-through and accountability
Strengthen self-awareness and problem-solving skills
Coaching emphasizes steady, sustainable progress, not quick fixes.
Are parents involved in executive function coaching?
Sessions are student-centred to promote trust, autonomy, and independence. Parents support progress by:
• Providing a quiet, distraction-free space
• Reinforcing routines at home
• Encouraging student ownership of the process
Parent coaching is available when families need additional guidance.
Who are Evokeʼs executive function coaches?
Evokeʼs coaches include registered social workers, certified coaches, and psychotherapists trained in cognitive behavioural therapy, with experience supporting neurodivergent students.
Sessions may be eligible for insurance reimbursement, depending on coverage.
How long does executive function coaching take?
Progress varies by student. Most students engage in coaching for several months, with consistent sessions and practice between meetings supporting lasting change.
How do we get started with executive function coaching?
Contact us to learn more about executive function coaching and determine whether itʼs the right fit for your student.