New Agenda LLC

Summer is more than a break from school, it's an opportunity to build skills that support success all year long. ☀️⁠
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From managing responsibilities and navigating social situations to building independence and emotional regulation, everyday summer experiences can help children strengthen executive function skills in meaningful ways.⁠
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In our latest blog, Co-Founder Maria DelCorso explores how families can create flexible structure, encourage responsibility, and turn everyday moments into opportunities for growth.⁠
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Read more at the link in bio.

We heard you! Middle school years can be difficult especially when navigating challenges with executive function and social skills. What if school could be different?

New Agenda is excited to announce:

MIDDLE YEARS ACADEMY

⭐️A micro school for homeschool students
⭐️Up to 6 learners
⭐️Indvidual support
⭐️Executive function skills
⭐️Social Thinking
⭐️Real world experiences
⭐️Licensed Educational Therapist and Multidisciplinary Educational Team

For more information, send an email to:

[email protected]

Executive functioning skills are built through everyday life experiences, not just academics.⁠
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Summer can create valuable opportunities for young adults and students to practice real-world responsibilities in a lower-pressure environment while building greater independence and confidence along the way.⁠
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We support our clients in strengthening the executive functioning, communication, and life skills that help them navigate school, relationships, work, and daily life with more confidence.

We heard you! Middle school years can be difficult especially when navigating challenges with executive function and social skills. What if school could be different?

New Agenda is excited to announce:

MIDDLE YEARS ACADEMY

⭐️A micro school for homeschool students
⭐️Up to 6 learners
⭐️Indvidual support
⭐️Executive function skills
⭐️Social Thinking
⭐️Real world experiences

For more information, send an email to [email protected]

New Agenda Do ADHD and Executive Dysfunction disrupt your life? New Agenda is on a mission to empower individuals ages 9 - 99 with executive function challenges.

Meet Coach Marla Lee! ✨️⁠
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With more than 30 years of experience in education, mentorship, and leadership, Marla is passionate about helping students navigate challenges, build confidence, and recognize their own potential along the way.⁠
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Marla believes that every individual’s journey is unique and that growth often comes through adversity, perseverance, and support. Her approach centers on meeting clients where they are while helping them build the skills and self-awareness needed to move forward with greater confidence and independence.⁠
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She holds degrees in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Educational Leadership and is currently pursuing her doctorate in Organizational Leadership.⁠
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Outside of coaching, Marla enjoys hiking, reading, snorkeling, and spending time with her two sons. 💙⁠
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One of Marla’s favorite guiding reminders:⁠
“At 211 degrees, water is hot. At 212 degrees, it boils. And with boiling water comes steam. And with steam, you can power a train. Just one extra degree makes all the difference.” — Sam Parker

When children experience big emotions, they're looking to the adults around them for cues on how to respond. Our latest tip from Founder Maria DelCorso, MA, CCC-SLP, focuses on modeling emotional regulation through calm, supportive co-regulation.⁠
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Modeling emotional regulation supports:⁠
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🧠 Emotional awareness and resilience⁠
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🤝 Stronger parent-child connections⁠
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💪 Greater confidence managing challenges⁠
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📞 (804) 223-0130⁠
🌐 Link in bio

Graduation season is exciting, but for many students and families, it can also bring uncertainty, anxiety, and a lot of pressure about “what’s next.”⁠
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Whether transitioning into high school, college, work, or greater independence, executive functioning skills become even more important during these moments of change.⁠
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📝Planning ahead⁠
⏰️Managing responsibilities⁠
⚖️Self-advocacy⁠
💬Communication⁠
💪Building confidence in daily life skills⁠
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New Agenda’s Executive Function Coaching supports students and young adults through life’s next steps after graduation. This includes:⁠
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🚀Job / Career Launching⁠
• Resume Building⁠
• Completing & tracking job applications⁠
• Interview Prep⁠
• Navigating transitions into full-time employment⁠
• Organizing & managing work tasks⁠
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🏠 Independent Living⁠
• Managing household tasks/chores⁠
• Meal planning⁠
• Budgeting & bill payment⁠
• Health & wellness⁠
• Social connections⁠
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This season of transition doesn’t have to be navigated alone. Learn more about Executive Function Coaching at the link in bio.

Let's Talk About: Why Summer Can Feel Harder Than Expected ☀️⁠
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For many kids, teens, and young adults, summer sounds relaxing in theory… but the loss of structure can actually create more overwhelm, dysregulation, and conflict at home.⁠
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Without the routines of school, executive functioning skills like time management, emotional regulation, planning, and communication suddenly require a lot more independent effort.⁠
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The good news? Summer is also a powerful season for skill building.⁠
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Less structure doesn’t have to mean chaos. Finding your summer rhythm starts with understanding what support actually helps your child thrive. ⁠
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At New Agenda Coaching, we help clients and families better understand how executive functioning impacts everyday life, especially during seasons of transition, and build strategies that support more confidence, communication, and independence. 😎

Meet Coach Sarah Bristow 👋⁠
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With over two decades of experience as a licensed Special Education teacher and Coordinator, Sarah’s commitment to her students is at the core of everything she does.⁠
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She specializes in creating and implementing strategies for executive functioning, study skills, and social skills, the essential building blocks for success both in and out of the classroom. Sarah’s approach is deeply collaborative, working alongside families to ensure their students' unique needs are met with expertise and empathy.⁠
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In her free time, Sarah enjoys reading, spending time with her family and friends, kayaking and hiking. She enjoys the summers off, but lives for the fall weather, changing leaves and onset of winter.

Routine serves as an anchor in our daily lives. Maintaining a consistent schedule fosters independence and helps everyone stay grounded. Because a predictable day leads to a more relaxed and focused mindset!⁠
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Here are a few easy ways to build structure into your summer schedule: ⁠
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🔹 Morning Routine: Start with a consistent wake-up time, breakfast, and daily responsibilities like brushing teeth, getting dressed, and making beds.⁠
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🔹 Staying Active: Plan for daily physical activity such as walking, biking, swimming, or playing outside.⁠
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🔹 Daily "Brain Dump": Write down tasks on a whiteboard to clear mental clutter.⁠
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🔹 Micro-Steps: Break big tasks into tiny pieces (e.g., "gather laundry," "start machine," "fold") rather than "do laundry".