Brightmont Academy Helps Students Build Executive Functioning Skills for Success

February 23, 2025

Private School in Broomfield Specializing in One-to-One Instruction for 1st-12th Grade Students


Broomfield, CO — Recent studies show that 85% of educators report having students who struggle with executive functioning, which refers to the cognitive skills necessary for managing daily tasks, setting goals, staying organized, and controlling impulses. These skills—such as time management, focus, memory, and the ability to plan and prioritize—are essential for success both academically and in personal life. At Brightmont Academy, a nationally accredited private school specializing in one-to-one instruction, students are building these critical skills through innovative programs tailored to meet individual needs.


One of the key programs offered at Brightmont Academy is the ECHO (Executive Functioning Coaching and Homework Organization) program. "Brightmont Academy offers the ECHO program which teaches the basic principles of EF while applying EF skills to managing schoolwork," says Cale Dunlap, Campus Director of the Broomfield location. "This program is an important step in the long journey of building EF skills over time."


Building EF skills is an ongoing process, which is why Brightmont Academy encourages its students to incorporate these skills into their daily routines. "Brightmont Academy in Broomfield, CO proactively encourages a culture of executive function development," Dunlap explains. "Since EF skills take a long time to build, it is critical to integrate EF development into daily routines."


In addition to the ECHO program, Brightmont Academy uses the Socratic Method to foster independent thinking and support EF development. “On our campus, teachers are encouraged to consistently use the Socratic Method to promote independent thinking and EF skills," Dunlap says. "For example, a teacher could simply say, 'Open your book, and let's start reading on page 22.' Instead, a teacher could ask a series of questions prompting the student to figure out what needs to be done. 'What should we work on today?', 'How can we figure out what needs to be done?', 'Where should we start?', 'What steps will we need to take to finish?'"


Brightmont Academy is located at 549 Flatiron Blvd, Suite C in Broomfield and is currently accepting enrollments. Families and professionals are invited to attend an Open House event on Thursday, March 20th, 2025, between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.


Brightmont Academy is an accredited private school that provides one-to-one instruction. One experienced teacher works with one student throughout every learning session. Customized full-time programs and individual courses are offered for grades 1-12. Students can also receive individualized tutoring for all 1-12 subjects, study skills, and test prep. Brightmont Academy has served thousands of students since 1999 and has 20 campuses in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Washington. For more information call 1-888-521-0887 or visit: www.brightmontacademy.com.


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