Executive Functioning Planner
Academic Achievement Center
Weekly Executive Functioning & Self-Advocacy Planner
AAC Student Toolkit
Student Name:
Week Of:
Specialist:
Subject Color Code Key Highlight or dot your tasks by color for quick visual indexing
Blue: Math / STEM
Green: Science
Yellow: English / ELA
Red: Soc Studies
Purple: Elective / Lang
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Weekly Goal & Self-Advocacy Commitment
My Primary Academic Goal This Week
e.g., Submit all history assignments on time and attend 2 AAC check-ins.
Self-Advocacy Action Step
e.g., Email math teacher by Tuesday if confused about problem #4.
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Weekly Task Prioritization & Planning Matrix
Break down projects into manageable sub-tasks.
Done?
Task / Assignment & Urgency
Subject / Color Tag
Estimated Time & Micro-Steps
Due Date
Rank: 1 (High) 2 (Med) 3 (Low)
Class / Period
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Rank: 1 (High) 2 (Med) 3 (Low)
Class / Period
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Rank: 1 (High) 2 (Med) 3 (Low)
Class / Period
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Rank: 1 (High) 2 (Med) 3 (Low)
Class / Period
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Rank: 1 (High) 2 (Med) 3 (Low)
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Daily Focus & Self-Monitoring Log
Colors Active
Student:
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Daily Focus & Attendance Tracker
Low friction initiation: focus for just 5 minutes to beat procrastination
Day & Check-in
Top Daily Priority (One Must-Win Task & Subject Dot)
Coping / Focus Strategy Applied
Monday
Pres. AAC
Tuesday
Pres. AAC
Wednesday
Pres. AAC
Thursday
Pres. AAC
Friday
Pres. AAC
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Executive Functioning Strategies Quick-Reference
Task Initiation
Set a timer for 5 min; start just the first sentence or problem.
Prioritization
Rank tasks (1 = High, 2 = Medium, 3 = Low) before starting.
Time Chunking
Work 25 min (Pomodoro), then take a 5 min restorative break.
Self-Regulation
Take 3 deep breaths or use a grounding check if overwhelmed.
Self-Advocacy
Spot the exact stuck point and ask the teacher right away.
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Weekly AAC Group Reflection & Self-Monitoring
Completed during Friday AAC debrief check-in
What went well this week?
What challenge do I need support with next week?
Student Signature:
Specialist / Coach Initials:
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