Academic Strategy Program
Personalized Academic Strategy for Students in Grades 5–9
For capable students who need individualized support to study effectively, strengthen executive-function skills, improve academic performance, and become more independent learners.
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The Academic Strategy Program may be a good fit if your child:
✓ Understands more than their grades or test scores sometimes reflect
✓ Struggles to study or prepare for tests independently
✓ Needs frequent reminders or parent support to stay on track
✓ Has difficulty planning ahead, managing time, or following through
✓ Makes repeated mistakes despite understanding the material
✓ Has ADHD, executive-function challenges, learning differences, or processing weaknesses affecting school performance
A formal diagnosis is not required.
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Ongoing Individualized 1:1 Support
Your program includes:
✓ Four 60-minute individualized sessions each month
✓ Personalized academic and study strategies tailored to your child's needs
✓ Strategy coaching using your child's actual assignments, quizzes, and tests
✓ Brief parent progress updates to support carryover at home
Sessions are available in person in Westlake Village and virtually, based on availability.
Every session is individualized to your child's goals and current academic needs.
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You don't have to know exactly which program your child needs before reaching out.
During your free consultation, we'll discuss:
• what's happening at school
• where your child is getting stuck
• what's getting in the way of their progress
Then we'll recommend the LearnWell program that's the best place to start.
There's no pressure—we'll help you determine whether this program is the right fit or recommend a different starting point.
If several of these sound familiar, we'd love to talk with you during a free consultation.
When School Starts Requiring More Than Just “Doing the Homework”
As students move into middle school and beyond, success depends on much more than understanding the material.
Students are expected to manage assignments, prepare independently for tests, recognize when they need help, and know how to study effectively—skills that often aren't explicitly taught.
The Academic Strategy Program teaches those skills through each student's real coursework, helping them become more confident and independent over time.
What We Work On
Because every student is different, sessions are individualized around the student's current academic needs and real school demands. Students may work on:
Academic Planning & Organization
Managing assignments, tests, projects, and deadlines.
Effective Studying & Test Preparation
Learning how to prepare differently for math, science, history, and other classes.
Math Strategy & Self-Monitoring
Recognizing recurring mistakes and building stronger test habits.
Executive-Function Skills
Planning, prioritizing, follow-through, time management, and self-monitoring.
Independent Learning
Learning when to ask for help and becoming less dependent on parents.
More Than Homework Help
Traditional tutoring often focuses on helping a student understand a specific subject or complete the work in front of them.
At LearnWell, we look at the bigger picture:
Why does a student understand the material but still struggle on tests?
Why do they spend hours studying without getting the results they expect?
Why do they know what they should do—but have difficulty doing it independently?
We use the student's real academic work as an opportunity to teach strategies they can carry forward into future classes, tests, and increasingly demanding school years.
The goal isn't for your child to need support forever.
The goal is to help them become a more strategic, confident, and independent learner.
Is This Program Right for My Child?
This program is a good fit if your child:
✔ Understands the material but struggles to show what they know
✔ Needs help with organization, planning, or studying
✔ Relies heavily on parents to stay on track
✔ Is capable of greater independence with the right strategies
Looking for help specifically with math test performance?
Learn more about Math Test Reset.
Getting Started Is Simple
1. Schedule a Free Consultation
We'll talk about your child's strengths, challenges, and current academic concerns.
2. Find the Right Program
Together, we'll decide whether the Academic Strategy Program—or another LearnWell program—is the best fit.
3. Start Building Better Strategies
Your child begins individualized sessions focused on lasting improvement—not just the next test.