The Back To School Student Reset: Building Systems That Work
Executive Functioning Systems For Middle And High School Students
*Virtual Group Program Conducted On Zoom
WEEK 1: Awareness and Direction
Session 1: What’s Actually Not Working
- Identify breakdowns (missed work, procrastination, overwhelm)
- Reframe: it’s not laziness, it’s a lack of systems
Activity:
- “Last Year Audit” (where things broke down)
Session 2: Goals + Reset Plan
- What do you want this year to feel like?
- What specifically needs to change?
Activity:
- 3 clear goals
- “This year I will…” plan
WEEK 2: Planning + Organization
Session 1: Calendar System
- How to use a calendar properly
- Keep track of ALL commitments (school + life)
Activity:
- Build your real weekly schedule
Session 2: Task Management System
- Where assignments live (not just in your memory)
- Daily/weekly planning routine
Activity:
- Real time “task tracker” simulation
- Plan a real upcoming week
WEEK 3: Execution (Starting + Finishing)
Session 1: Starting Work (Beating Procrastination)
- Why they avoid starting
- “How to start when you don’t feel like it”
Activity:
- Break down a real assignment live
- 5-minute start challenge
Session 2: Follow-Through + Accountability
- Why things don’t get finished
- How to stay consistent
Activity:
- Personal accountability system
- “What happens when I fall off” plan
WEEK 4: Communication + Confidence
Session 1: Self-Advocacy
- How to email teachers
- How to ask for help
Activity:
- Write + practice real messages
Session 2: Confidence + Maintaining the System
- How to keep systems going when school gets busy
- How to recover after slipping
Activity:
- “Reset routine”
- Confidence + identity shift (“I’m someone who stays on top of things”)
Meeting Dates:
- Monday August 3rd
- Wednesday August 5th
- Monday August 10th
- Wednesday August 12th
- Monday August 17th
- Wednesday August 19th
- Monday August 24th
- Wednesday August 26th
Cost of Program:
- $690
The Back to School Parent Playbook
Support your student with tools, routines, and strategies that reduce stress and build independence
*Virtual Group Program Conducted On Zoom
WEEK 1: What’s Actually Going On (Understanding + Clarity)
Learn:
- EF = skills, not motivation
- Why smart and capable kids struggle
- Why current approaches create friction
Key Reframe:
This isn’t a motivation issue—it’s a systems + skills gap
Parent Mistakes to Address:
- Over-reminding
- Assuming defiance
- Stepping in too late (crisis mode)
Activity:
“Where Things Break Down” Audit
- Where does your child get stuck?
- Starting work
- Organizing
- Remembering
- Following through
Output:
- 2–3 key breakdown areas
Week 2: Building Systems That Actually Work at Home
Learn:
- Why structure reduces stress (for BOTH sides)
- Difference between:
- Structure vs control
- Support vs enabling
Systems to Implement:
- Shared calendar visibility
- Consistent homework window
- Simple planning routine
Activity:
“Home System Build”
Parents create:
- Weekly structure
- When/where schoolwork happens
- How planning will be checked
Output:
- A simple, realistic home system that works for both parties
Week 3: Follow through, Communication, and Accountability
Part 1: Getting Kids to Start
- Why they avoid
- How to reduce resistance
Part 2: Communication That Works
Learn Scripts:
Instead of:
❌ “Did you do your homework?”
Say:
✅ “What’s your plan for tonight?”
Part 3: Accountability Without Conflict
- Natural consequences
- When to step in vs step back
- How to avoid power struggles
Part 4: Self-Advocacy
- How to encourage emails
- How NOT to rescue
Activity:
“Real Scenario Coaching”
Parents bring:
- Real issue
Get coaching on:
- Exact wording
- Exact response
Output:
- Go-to scripts
- Confidence handling real situations
Meeting Dates:
- Monday August 17th
- Monday August 24th
- Monday August 31st
Cost of Program:
- $425