Executive Function Coach in Evanston
For bright students who keep missing deadlines. We build the planning, starting and finishing habits school assumes they already have.
When Smart Isn't The Problem
These are skills, not character flaws — and skills can be taught.
Assignments done but never turned in
The work exists somewhere in the backpack, or the laptop, or the car.
Everything happens the night before
Long projects become one panicked evening.
Starting is the hardest part
An hour at the desk, and the first sentence still isn't written.
Grades swing from A to F
Not because of the material — because of the deadlines.
Coaching For Every Stage
One-on-one with the same coach every week, in our Evanston office or online.
Systems They Build And Own
A planner a parent sets up gets abandoned by October. So we don't hand students a system — we build one with them, around how they actually work, and practice it every week until it's a habit.
Coaching isn't tutoring in a subject. It's the layer underneath: remembering, planning, starting, sticking with it and checking work before it's due. Those skills transfer to every class, and later to college and work.
- ✓Built with the student, not for them
- ✓Practiced every week
- ✓Skills that carry into college
Six Skills, Practiced Weekly
Planning
Breaking big assignments into steps with dates attached.
Time Management
Knowing how long things really take — and planning around it.
Getting Started
Tricks for the first five minutes, which are the hardest.
Organization
One place for every assignment, file and handout.
Focus
Setting up a workspace and phone rules that help, not hurt.
Self-Advocacy
Emailing a teacher, asking for help and using extra time well.
A Simple Weekly Rhythm
Free Consultation
Thirty minutes with you and your student to see what's getting in the way.
Set Up The System
The first two sessions build the planner, calendar and routines.
Weekly Reviews
Review the week, plan the next, practice one skill.
Step Back
As habits stick, sessions shrink — independence is the goal.
What Families Notice
Our son is smart, and his report card never showed it — missing assignments, forgotten tests, everything at midnight. Six months of weekly coaching later he plans his own week every Sunday. The fights at our kitchen table have mostly stopped.
I used to stare at an assignment for an hour without starting. My coach taught me to break it into the first five-minute step, and that one trick changed my whole junior year.
Our daughter has ADHD and works with a therapist. Haddleby gave her the practical side — planners, timers and a routine she actually owns. Her teachers noticed before we did.
You Get To Be The Parent Again
When a coach owns the planning conversation, homework stops being the nightly argument. You'll get a short monthly update and a call each term — and a few practical ideas for supporting your student without taking over.
Executive function coaching is not therapy or medical treatment. If your student has ADHD or another diagnosis, we're happy to work alongside their doctor, therapist or school team.
- ✓Monthly updates from the coach
- ✓A call every term
- ✓Glad to work with your school team
Clear, Monthly Pricing
Weekly Coaching — $340/mo
Four 50-minute sessions with your coach, plus short text check-ins between them.
Study Skills Bootcamp — $360
Four sessions in the weeks before finals or the start of term.
Parent Coaching — $110
A single 50-minute session for parents, in person or by video.
Questions Parents Ask
What is executive function coaching?
Coaching on the skills behind schoolwork — planning, organizing, starting tasks, managing time and following through. It's different from subject tutoring, though the two often work well together.
Is this only for students with ADHD?
No. Many of our students have no diagnosis at all; they simply haven't learned these skills yet. We also work with many students who have ADHD, alongside their clinical care.
How much does coaching cost?
Weekly coaching is $340 a month for four sessions. The study skills bootcamp is $360, and parent sessions are $110. The first consultation is free.
How long do students usually work with you?
Most see a real change within the first two or three months. Many continue for a semester or a school year, then step down to check-ins.
Do you work online?
Yes. Sessions run in our Evanston office or online, and many students mix the two.
What age do you work with?
Students from sixth grade through college. Middle school is a great time to start, before the workload jumps.
Let's Find Out What's Getting In The Way
Thirty minutes with a coach, you and your student. You'll leave with a few ideas to try this week — whether or not coaching is the next step.
Start With A Conversation
Tell us a little about your student. A coach will call within one business day.
- Visit us915 Larkhaven Ave, Suite 3, Evanston, IL 60201
- Call us(847) 555-0146
- Email ushello@haddleby.com
- Opening hoursMon – Thu: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Fri: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Sat: Closed, Sun: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM