What is Academic Coaching?

The Elkind Group believes that every student is capable of succeeding in school. But many students struggle because they lack the learning strategies and study skills they need to meet and exceed ever-increasing expectations.

The goal of The Elkind Group’s academic coaching is to quarterback every student’s success. We focus on “filling in the gaps” and resolving any underlying learning issues that prevent students from performing at grade level. At the same time, we collaborate with families, schools, and allied professionals to ensure that the student has an effective support network.

Academic coaching enhances students’ skills, strategies, and discipline for managing and doing school work. Nothing succeeds like success. As students begin seeing academic progress, they are energized and motivated to push themselves to new levels of achievement and performance.

Does Your Student Need Academic Coaching?

Here are some indicators that might mean your student could benefit from academic coaching. Is your student:

• Disorganized all the time?
• Struggling with time management?
• Demonstrating poor study habits?
• Fighting with you over homework?
• Suddenly having trouble keeping up with school work?
• Putting in too much effort for too little return?
• Not putting in enough effort?
• Tired, unmotivated, or “lazy” when it’s time to do homework?
• Bringing home poor grades for the first time?

If you answered “YES” to one or more of these questions, then click here for additional information.