Weekly EF Skills Workshops
Direct instruction and practice in time management, planning, prioritization, and task initiation — skills that transfer to every class and every year.
The EF Leadership Institute is designed for families who have watched their bright, capable teen struggle with the hidden curriculum of high school — organization, initiation, time management, and self-advocacy.
Tap any concerns that match your teen. We'll carry them into the application so you don't have to start from scratch.
What We Offer
The Freshman Academy is the most supported phase of our four-year program. Students commit to four hours per week of workshops, coaching, and guided work sessions — and families receive regular communication and progress updates.
Direct instruction and practice in time management, planning, prioritization, and task initiation — skills that transfer to every class and every year.
Every freshman is paired with an upperclassman who has navigated the same hurdles. The quiet, weekly relationship that does most of the work.
Structured practice in making connections with peers and teachers, self-advocacy, and communication — so school starts to feel like a place they belong.
Guided work sessions where students plan the week, tackle assignments, and check progress alongside mentors who have been there.
Biweekly updates on progress, strengths, and next steps — so you are informed and supported, not left guessing.
From supported freshman to paid senior leader. Students grow into mentors, workshop facilitators, and eventually run the organization itself.
For Parents
Parent workshops run monthly alongside the student program. Each session is designed to give you practical tools, a deeper understanding of your teen's experience, and a community of families walking the same path.
Learn what executive function really is, how it shows up in daily life, and why bright students can still struggle with organization, initiation, and time management.
Shift from daily reminders and friction to a coaching stance that builds independence. Practice language and strategies that encourage rather than undermine.
Identify when your teen is hitting cognitive overload before it becomes a crisis. Learn to spot shutdown, avoidance, and anxiety — and how to respond.
Create family routines and environmental supports that reinforce what students learn in the program — without adding another layer of stress.
Advocate effectively for accommodations and partnerships with school staff while preserving your teen's growing sense of autonomy.
As students move from supported freshman to self-directed senior, parents learn to taper support gracefully so confidence — not dependence — grows.
Workshop Calendar
Workshops meet one evening per month, 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Reserve your seat — you'll get a confirmation right away and a reminder the day before.
Learn what executive function really is, how it shows up in daily life, and why bright students can still struggle with organization, initiation, and time management.
7:00 – 8:30 pm · Institute Commons · Room 201
Shift from daily reminders and friction to a coaching stance that builds independence. Practice language and strategies that encourage rather than undermine.
7:00 – 8:30 pm · Institute Commons · Room 201
Identify when your teen is hitting cognitive overload before it becomes a crisis. Learn to spot shutdown, avoidance, and anxiety — and how to respond.
7:00 – 8:30 pm · Online · Zoom
Create family routines and environmental supports that reinforce what students learn in the program — without adding another layer of stress.
7:00 – 8:30 pm · Institute Commons · Room 201
Advocate effectively for accommodations and partnerships with school staff while preserving your teen's growing sense of autonomy.
7:00 – 8:30 pm · Online · Zoom
As students move from supported freshman to self-directed senior, parents learn to taper support gracefully so confidence — not dependence — grows.
7:00 – 8:30 pm · Institute Commons · Room 201
Applications are open for the inaugural cohort beginning Fall 2026. Space is limited to 15 freshmen.