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Strategic Academics offers personalized coaching services designed to help strengthen essential skills such as organization, time management, note-taking and test preparation. Andrea teaches simple and practical strategies that will help students strengthen executive functions, set academic goals, break down assignments, prioritize tasks, and stay motivated. There is also a strong emphasis on fostering independence, confidence, and habits for lifelong learning and success. Specific topics include. Time management​ Organization​ Goal setting​ Task initiation and completion​ Note-taking​ Test preparation​ Active reading strategies​ Critical thinking​ Writing skills​ Reading comprehension​ Growth mindset​ Self-advocacy​ Overcoming academic anxiety​ Executive functioning​ If you are looking for a specific type of academic coaching not listed here, reach out anyway! I am happy to put you in touch with a colleague who can help you with your specific needs.

Develop plans to help students through a challenging course Support students taking an independent online course Transition support from middle school to high school Transition support from high school to college Help students organize assignments and complete tasks efficiently Create effective study plans Go beyond homework help by teaching how to learn and what to learn. Post-Secondary students find out if you are eligible for bursaries and grants to help cover costs of academic coaching. If you are registered with an accessibility service at your institution, ask for help. Welcome to the Ontario Student Assistance Program: Bursary for Students with Disabilities and Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment – Students with Disabilities

This type of support includes assessment of your specific needs and recommendations for assistive technology tools tailored to your individual learning needs. The service also provides training on how to use apps, websites, and devices like iPads or laptops to enhance your learning and overcome barriers. More specifically, we can help you with; Digital organization​ Assessing your individualized needs for assistive technology.​ Recommending appropriate technological tools and devices.​ Training students, educators, or schools to implement technology effectively.​ Providing ongoing technical support to sustain usage. ​ Developing resources and guides for technology use.​ Collaborating with educators, therapists, or employers to benefit students and develop programming. Assistive technology is an ever-evolving field. If you don't see what you are looking for on this list, reach out anyway! We will do our best to help you find what you are looking for.

Sometimes our clients need to supplement academic coaching and learning strategies with tutoring. We maintain a tutoring referral system to help you find the best tutor for your course. Strategic Academics has a referral network with tutors in many subjects including math, science, computer science, and more. Additionally, we will help you find other professionals to support your academic journey when needed.

Parents, Students, and Adults with Disabilities: Strategic Academics will help you understand and work with new diagnoses or learning challenges, better understand assessments, and create positive changes. We provide consultation and solutions for collaboration with educational institutions, help determine next steps and identify unique strengths. Schools: Our team empowers institutions to identify solutions to challenges, assess what’s working effectively, and provide evidence-based recommendations to strategically guide adjustments and improvements. We deliver actionable insights to help your institution thrive.

Strategic Academics offers dynamic and engaging workshops, resources, and speaking engagements to inspire and equip educators with practical strategies and innovative approaches to enhance student learning. Topics include; Supporting Students with Assistive Technology​ Universal Design for Learning​ How to Master Differentiated Instruction​ in the Classroom Setting a Good Example: Executive Functioning for Teachers Journaling for Reflective Teaching Practices​ The Research Practitioner Model- moving the dial on academic success with outcomes and strategy​ College and University transition​ Metacognition and Creating Independent Learners​ Support for struggling learners​ If you don't see the topic, you are looking for, please reach out! Helping schools and teachers create a conducive learning environment for their students is our passion and our team is equipped to speak on many other related topics as well.