Question 1

What is academic coaching?

Accepted Answer

Academic coaching is a partnership between the  coach, parent and the learner specifically designed to enable long term academic and personal success. As coaches  and learning strategists, we focus on the 'how"  and not just the 'what" of learning.  We provide the guidance, strategies, skills and support necessary to maximize school  performance. 
 
Academic coaching is an investment in your child's future!

Question 2

What's involved in academic coaching?

Accepted Answer

An individualized plan of action that students of all ages can use to raise confidence and motivation levels  while performing to their utmost abilities.
An extraordinary array of multi-sensory  techniques  and  strategies  to make sure every  learner  achieves his or her potential.
Relevant, high quality materials.
A fun, positive learning experience.

Question 3

How does academic coaching work?

Accepted Answer

In order to shape the coaching sessions, we begin with a one-hour parent consultation during which we review previous assessments and interventions, obstacles, discuss academic history and parent /learner concerns. Relevant long and short-term goals and strategies  are established.  
 
We recommend an initial 6 hour commitment  in order to better foster new and more productive behaviors.  Classes can be scheduled once  per week and  will involve  problem-solving, critical thinking and self advocacy coaching. 
 
Follow-up parent meetings will  review goals and  interventions  and  create a path forward.

Question 4

What can coaching do for my child?

Accepted Answer

Helps  them to understand and respect their unique learning  preferences.
Provides new views of success to help reframe formerly negative attitudes toward school.
Develops proactive behaviors
Promotes better self knowledge  and enhanced self esteem
Develops more efficient time, organizational and learning management skills
Provides skills for dealing with learning differences.
Less struggle and more enjoyment of the learning experience.
Greater development of personal accountability for effort.
Provides  renewed  excitement for learning.

Question 5

Are 6 hours enough?

Accepted Answer

As we believe in the  uniqueness of every learner, each situation will be handled individually.

Question 6

What age group do you work with?

Accepted Answer

11 - 18 years old

Question 7

How do you measure success?

Accepted Answer

We use qualitative measures  such as  increased confidence, motivation levels,  and proactive academic behaviors  as reported by learners, teachers and parents.  Typically, these behaviors positively impact quantitative measures of school performance as well.

Question 8

What feedback will I receive?

Accepted Answer

After each session, parents will receive an e-mail update detailing  class content and progress toward goals. Of course, ongoing communication and collaboration with coaches is highly encouraged.

Question 9

Where do you meet?

Accepted Answer

Workshops and coaching sessions are currently held virtually.

Question 10

What is my investment?

Accepted Answer

Fees typically vary depending on the service provided.  The parent conference, 6 coaching sessions, the follow-up meeting and all class materials  are bundled at an investment of $450. 
Individual sessions are $50 per hour. Workshop fees are as  advertised.  Clients typically pay for sessions in advance and can conveniently do so using PayPal.
 
Available Discounts
Second child discount.
Refer a friend. Get a discount when they sign up!
Discounts for buying two sessions or workshops.

Question 11

What are your cancellation policies?

Accepted Answer

All cancellations must be done 15 days prior to the workshop or first coaching session.  Fees will be refunded minus  a $50 service fee. A 50% refund will be given if the cancellation takes place within  5 days of the workshop or the first coaching session.
No refunds will be given  4 days prior to the workshop or first coaching session.
If we have to cancel a workshop due to low enrollment, of course, you will receive a full refund.
 
Missed Appointments
We need 24 hours notice in order to re-schedule appointments. Except in emergency situations, appointments cancelled less than 24 hours before a session will be billed at regular rate.