Services for Middle School Students

 
 

our executive functioning & study skills services

 
 

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING COACHING

INCLUDES STUDY SKILLS

Tools to Build Your Academic Foundation

Middle school is a crucial time to develop executive functioning skills that will set students up for long-term academic success. Our programs are designed for students who struggle with organization, task initiation, time management, and study strategies or those preparing for more rigorous academics as they approach high school and beyond.

What We Focus On:

  • Establishing structured routines and organizational systems

  • Improving accountability and assignment tracking

  • Learning effective study strategies

  • Developing goal-setting habits

  • Strengthening focus and reducing distractions

  • Encouraging self-advocacy in the classroom

    What Makes TLM Executive Functioning Coaching Different?

  • Specialized Executive Functioning Coaches – Our coaches are experts in executive functioning skills, trained to help students develop strategies for organization, time management, task initiation, and self-regulation.

  • The Ladder Method’s Proven EF Framework– Every coach is trained in TLM’s proprietary executive functioning methodology, ensuring students gain the tools to plan effectively, manage workloads, and build sustainable habits for success.

  • More Than Just Productivity Tips – We go beyond simple strategies by equipping students with personalized systems tailored to their unique learning styles, fostering independence and long-term growth.

  • Independence for Life – Once students internalize our executive functioning techniques, they gain the confidence and skills to manage academic and personal demands on their own, reducing the need for continued support.

ACADEMIC TUTORING

INCLUDES STUDY SKILLS

More than Just Subject Matter Help

At The Ladder Method, our academic tutoring goes beyond simply teaching subject matter—we teach students how to learn effectively, develop critical study strategies, and ultimately achieve academic success on their own. Our proprietary study skills approach ensures that students gain the tools they need to excel and makes tutoring obsolete once mastery is achieved.

What Subjects We Tutor:

TLM offers subject matter experts across all middle school subjects:

  • Math

  • Sciences

  • Social Studies

  • English

  • Foreign Language

What Makes TLM Tutoring Different?

  • Subject Matter Experts in All Topics – Our tutors are highly trained across all academic subjects and specialize in helping students achieve top grades.

  • TLM Study Skills Methodology – Every tutor is trained in The Ladder Method’s proprietary strategies, ensuring students learn how to retain information, study effectively, and apply concepts independently.

  • Beyond Just Homework Help – We teach students how to learn, not just what to learn, making our program a better investment than traditional tutoring.

  • Long-Term Academic Success – Once students master our study skills strategies, they become independent learners, eliminating the need for ongoing tutoring.

Executive Functioning & Study Skills Services for Middle School Students

We offer a range of programs for typical and neurodiverse students customized to each student’s needs. Our expert coaches build a bespoke curriculum from our robust, proprietary modular system based on the priorities and challenges particular to your student. Whether your child is challenged by the increased academic demands of middle school, struggling in a particular subject or two, or is unable to plan their time in order to complete and turn in assignments, The Ladder Method Executive Functioning and Study Skills programs will teach them the skills needed to build strong foundations for academic success during these critical and formative years in their education. 

OUTCOME:

Students graduate with strong executive functioning and study skills, ready for the transition to high school.

Children who have executive functioning deficiencies may have difficulty with schoolwork, social relationships, or other aspects of their lives. Executive functioning coaching may help students overcome these problems. It can also help those who are suffering from emotional and behavioral issues.

Those with executive dysfunction can find it difficult to start tasks, plan, and execute multiple steps of a project. In addition, they may have difficulty maintaining order, making decisions, or keeping their belongings organized. These difficulties may lead to over-emotional behavior and a lack of self-control.

Executive function coaching can be an effective treatment for individuals with ADHD or other executive functioning disorders. It helps individuals identify the specific challenges they face. Executive function coaches review assessments and work with clients to develop tailored accommodations. Our proprietary approach is evidence-based.

Let Us Help Improve Your Executive Functioning Skills

““The Ladder Method has been instrumental in helping my son with ADHD improve his executive functioning skills. His coach Alexis has been kind, encouraging and amazing. She has implemented very well their curriculum created by their carefully thought out outcomes measures. My son is flourishing with this program and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their executive functioning skills. Alexis has also helped with homework and academic areas requiring more EF skills. Thank you Alexis!”

— STEPHANIE DEKIN, April 1, 2025

 

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