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[quote=Anonymous]As a parent, you do not want to be in that role!

Instead, see whether the school can provide (or recommend) an “academic coach” who can check in with DS once a week in the beginning (then tapering off to every other week, then monthly or as needed).

The focus would be executive function/planning skills, not to help him DO his work. (If he ends up having trouble with a particular subject, that’s different - I’m sure the school could connect him with a subject matter tutor). But it sounds like ge might need help with the PROCESS the first year.

Pre-scheduled check-ins with a coach can help ensure he has all assignments on his calendar, is working ahead / chunking the larger projects, budgeting his time as needed etc. It may also be helpful to him just to have someone OTHER than his parent checking in to ask how he’s doing - how he feels about how things are going academically. If he’s feeling overwhelmed, they would know early and be in a position to help him get back on track.

Most schools have “academic advisors” - I’d start by talking to that group. My guess is what you’re looking for is more in their bucket than in counseling/psychological services.

Above all else, get yourself OUT of that role!! You want him to have way more independence than that so he can develop the skills and confidence he’ll need as an adult. Good luck![/quote]

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