Educational Therapy Services

Empower your student to become an independent and effective learner.

 
 

What is Educational Therapy?

Educational therapy is a comprehensive process that integrates therapeutic strategies to foster student success and academic proficiency.

North Star’s therapists are adept at identifying the interplay between social, behavioral, and emotional aspects of learning, using this insight to craft individualized academic assessments and intervention plans.

Our approach involves close collaboration with students, their families and academic teams to evaluate and enhance psycho-educational goals. We apply a variety of learning strategies tailored to each student's development. Guided by Dr. Bettina Love's theory of belonging, our educational therapy model emphasizes creating environments where students feel genuine inclusion, their presence matters, and they are supported by their academic community.

Executive Functioning Coaching

Executive functioning coaching focuses on strengthening essential cognitive skills required for academic success. This includes personalized strategies to enhance organization, time management, and task initiation. Coaches work closely with students to develop their ability to plan, prioritize, and execute complex tasks. Through consistent practice and tailored interventions, students learn to manage their workload, maintain focus, and improve working memory, directly contributing to their competence in managing academic and personal responsibilities.

 
 

We focus on enhancing students' executive functions, which are crucial for effective planning, sustained attention, memory retention, and multitasking.

The skills we focus on are…

 
 

  • The ability to create methods of organizing information, and maintain systems for clarity and ease in the environment.

  • The ability to assess and measure the nature of one’s tasks and emotions.

  • The ability to initiate a task that is assigned without supervision or another adult present.

  • An ability to understand the micro-steps and timing of a bigger project and how to manage those steps in order.

  • The ability to accurately estimate how long an activity or event will take to properly execute your roles and responsibilities.

  • The ability to order and prioritize a set of tasks that need to be executed.

  • The ability of a person to react appropriately to positive or negative feedback or instructions.

  • The ability to understand how one learns best so they can apply it to acquire more information.

  • An ability to maintain sustained focus on a person or project and shift to the next project when needed.

  • The ability to keep bits of information in one’s head for a specific duration.

  • The ability to adapt when something changes or shifts, like due dates, expectations and unforeseen events.

  • The ability to stick to a task at hand and not give up when faced with a challenge.

 

 

Academic Mastery

Our educators are committed to tailoring their instruction to meet the distinct needs of each student. They work closely with schools to create lesson plans that support and build upon the student's academic progress, ensuring that instruction aligns with educational goals. With expertise in specific content areas, our instructors deliver personalized teaching instrumental in fostering student achievement.

Areas of Focus

High School
(General & Advanced Subjects)

  • Algebra, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus

  • Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

  • English

  • Foreign Languages

  • History

Middle School

  • General Mathematics, Pre-Algebra

  • Biology, Earth Science

  • English

  • Geography, History

  • Introductory Foreign Languages

Elementary School

  • Mathematics

  • Basic Sciences

  • Reading & Language Arts

  • Social Sciences

  • Introduction to Languages

Accommodations & Recommendations

We provide specialized classroom observation to gauge student interaction and engagement within their learning environment. Our assessments, crafted by our educational therapy team, offer detailed insights into students’ progress on key milestones and executive functioning. By closely collaborating with families and educational teams, we develop tailored educational therapy plans that enhance academic achievement, bolster social integration, and deliver tangible, growth-focused feedback.

 

Family Liaison & Advocacy

Culture and communication-building help bridge the gap between school and home. We advocate for students in schools, ensuring they receive the academic support they need from teachers and counselors, and advocate for support and resources that will support the students social-emotional experience in school cultures.

Homeschool & Private Instruction

Our Homeschool and Private Instruction program offers students the flexibility to learn at their own pace using a fully accredited curriculum or their school's online curriculum. This private, personalized instruction is ideal for students who thrive with direct teacher support, allowing them to engage with their learning deeply in a one-on-one setting.

 

Test Prep

SAT | ACT | ISEE | ERB | SSAT

Our test prep strategy is centered around a holistic approach that caters to each student's unique learning style and needs. We provide comprehensive support encompassing a range of standardized assessments, ensuring our preparation plan is as effective and personalized as possible. Additionally, we guide families through the accommodations process to ensure every student can access the resources they need for an equitable testing experience.

We contribute to the holistic success of your student.

If your student is struggling or you want more personalized support, our team is here to reimagine their academic journey and discover the joy of learning.