Semester By Design- Spring 2026
A 12-Week Guided Coaching Program That Helps Neurodiverse College & Graduate Students Build Skills, Structure, and Confidence — While Giving Parents Peace of Mind.
Enrollment Now Open * Program Begins January 18, 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.
Let’s Be Honest for a Minute…..
If your student struggled this semester, it’s not because
they’re lazy.
Or unmotivated.
Or “just not applying themselves.”
Those explanations sound simple.
They’re also almost never true.
The real reason most neurodiverse students struggle?
They don’t yet have the executive function systems that
college quietly assumes they already know.
And that gap shows up everywhere:
Missed or late deadlines
Last minute panic
Emotional shutdowns
Difficulty communicating with professors
Not using accommodations they are entitled to
Anxiety around grades, performance, and self-worth
None of this means your student is failing.
It means they need support and structure — not shame, not pressure, and definitely not “trying harder.”
This is where Semester by Design changes everything.
Welcome to Semester By Design
Spring 2026
A high-touch semester-long coaching program built specifically for neurodiverse learners who want to thrive academically and emotionally — without burnout or chaos.
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.
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.
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
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!
Student 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
Semester By Design explicitly teaches them how to plan, prioritize, follow through, and recover from setbacks — using simple, repeatable routines, and built-in accountability check-ins and semester-long coaching. This combination builds real confidence and independence…and the ability to fully enjoy their college experience!
Investment: $1495 (payment plans available)
Covers:
12 weeks of Live Group 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