Semester By Design- Spring 2026
A 12-week coaching program that helps neurodiverse college & grad students gain structure, confidence, and follow-through, with support for both them and you as a parent. End the overwhelm. Start the semester with clarity, calm, and true academic success.
Enrollment Now Open * Program Begins January 16, 2026
Give your student the structure, guidance, and accountability they need to stay focused, stay organized, and thrive — without the burnout, chaos, or constant parent-student tension that wears everyone down.
If you’ve ever wondered,
“Is my student actually managing this semester well?”
You are not alone.
College demands high-level executive functioning, from:
Planning & prioritizing
Organizing & keeping track of deadlines
Advocating with professors
Managing distractions
Regulating emotions
Staying motivated
Navigating stress
And doing it all independently!
For many neurodiverse students, this doesn’t come naturally yet.
And what parents usually notice first are the symptoms:
Missed or late assignments
Poor planning or disorganization
Overwhelm, avoidance, or shutdown
Difficulty using accommodations
Inconsistent routines
Anxiety around grades, performance, and self-worth
You’re trying to help…but you also don’t want to micromanage.
There is a calmer, more effective way. One that supports your student while giving you peace of mind you deserve…
Welcome to Semester By Design
Spring 2026
A step-by-step coaching experience designed specifically for neurodiverse college and graduate students who want:
More Structure
More Consistency
More Follow-Through
More Confidence
Less Overwhelm and Less Chaos
More College-Life Engagement
And a healthier more successful semester!
Using proven executive functioning strategies, weekly group coaching, and a parent-supported communication system, students will learn how to:
Plan and manage their semester
Stay accountable to themselves week to week
Improve organization and work-flow
Build healthier habits
Reduce stress and anxiety
Communicate more effectively
Feel confident and capable
Develop true independence
Semester By Design blends 20+ years of higher education, disability services, academic coaching, learning strategy and executive coaching expertise. Students don’t just get through the semester. They GROW during it.
Who Does This Program Support?
Students who…
Struggle with planning or staying organized
Feel overwhelmed or fall behind easily
Avoid tasks or shut down under stress
Have ADHD, Anxiety, or EF challenges
Wants more structure, confidence, and independence
Parents who…
Want accountability without nagging
Worry their student is overwhelmed or under-performing
Want fewer panic texts
Want expert support from someone who “gets it”
Want to step back without their student falling apart
The ACES FRAMEWORK
Semester Strategy
Students map out their full semester — deadlines, tests, projects, pacing, college life events — so expectations are clear and surprises are minimized.
Weekly Planning
Each week, students complete a guided reset routine to set priorities, block time, anticipate challenges, and rebuild momentum.
Daily Execution
Students learn micro-habits, routines, and simple daily rituals that support consistent follow-through, even when motivation is low.
What’s Included:
12 weekly Student Coaching sessions- Structured, supportive and designed to anchor each week with clarity and confidence
Semester planning toolkit- Templates, pacing calendars, accommodations scripts, and more!
Weekly accountability check-in- A simple 2 minute reflection to keep students aware, grounded, and consistent.
Weekly parent update email- A summary of what we taught and discussed each week
Monthly parent Q&A- Guidance, clarity, and support from an expert who understands both students and parents
Student Orientation videos- Short ADHD-friendly videos that set expectations and offer quick wins!
Studnet Support Templates- Study routines, daily schedules, EF tools, email scripts, and communication templates.
Meet Your Coach: Deborah Levi, MSW, MA
20+ years in higher education
Former Director of Disability Services
Learning specialist & academic strategist
Academic coach
ADHD & EF expert
Mental-health trained
Mom of two
Every lesson, tool, and strategy is built from real-world experience with hundreds of neurodiverse students. This is not theory. This is practice, clarity, structure, and lived expertise your family can rely on.
Why Semeser By Design Works
Students don’t need more pressure. They need a framework that matches how their brain actually works.
Semester By Design teaches them how to plan, prioritize, follow through, and recover from setbacks — using simple, repeatable routines. This builds real confidence and independence…and the ability to fully enjoy their college experience!
Investment: $1495 (payment plans available)
Covers:
12 weeks of Live Coaching
All Materials + Recordings
Full Semester Support
Semester By Design is equivalent to $125/week for comprehensive student + parent support.
Plus- LIMITED TO 12 STUDENTS. To keep the program personalized and high-quality, enrollment is capped at twelve students.
Weekly Accountability Checks
Parent Communication