"My daughter used to lose every assignment in a black hole of sticky notes. Hushbeck taught her to build a task system that actually fits her brain, and she has not missed a deadline since."
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Farrah D.
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Life & Study Skills · Executive Function
Executive Function: Young & Thriving Level 1, Build Skills for School and Life
for Ages 9 to 17
Most bright kids are told to stay organized and never shown how. Here they build a task system that fits the way they think, then make it better every week.
- Ages
- 9 to 17 (sections for ages 9 to 12 and 13 to 17)
- Class size
- 6–8 max
- Format
- Live online · 21 weeks
- Mentor
- Dr. Eric
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From $44.22 /week
Course details
Course Overview
Young Scholars Academy's Executive Function: Young & Thriving Level 1, Build Skills for School and Life is a live online class for bright, differently-wired students ages 9 to 17 who struggle to keep track of assignments. With Dr. Eric, each student builds their own three-tier task management system, then tests and improves it through weekly challenges. Sections run for ages 9 to 12 and 13 to 17, for enrichment or for credit with a transcript.
It isn't their fault
Many bright, differently-wired kids struggle with the everyday skills school runs on: keeping track of assignments, planning their time and getting started. That isn't their fault. They're often told what to do and never taught how to manage it. This class teaches the how.
A system built around them
In Level 1, students start by taking stock of their own strengths and learning styles. Then each one designs and builds a custom three-tier task management system. Nobody copies a template: every system fits the kid who built it.
Runs like a game
The class is gamified. Students build a system, measure how it works, learn from it and make it better, taking on fun challenges with it every week. Dr. Eric covers the theory, real examples, technology and plenty of tips and tricks along the way.
Practice that carries home
Students use their systems to plan and track real assignments, so the practice isn't hypothetical. Dr. Eric posts weekly remarks, readings and assignments in Google Classroom. Students leave with executive function resources to keep their systems going after class ends.
WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING
What Parents Are Saying About Hushbeck
Parents don't just see happier kids. They see sharper thinking, stronger friendships, and a child who actually wants to log on.
"Hushbeck does not just tell these kids to get organized. He shows them how, step by step, and my son finally believes he is capable of it."
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Corwin L.
YSA parent
"My daughter used to lose every assignment in a black hole of sticky notes. Hushbeck taught her to build a task system that actually fits her brain, and she has not missed a deadline since."
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Farrah D.
YSA parent
"Hushbeck does not just tell these kids to get organized. He shows them how, step by step, and my son finally believes he is capable of it."
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Corwin L.
YSA parent
"The gamified approach hooked my reluctant learner right away. Hushbeck made executive function feel like leveling up instead of another lecture."
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Nadia P.
YSA parent
"My son built a habit stack with Hushbeck that he still runs every morning. It has changed how our whole household works."
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Bethany R.
YSA parent
"The gamified approach hooked my reluctant learner right away. Hushbeck made executive function feel like leveling up instead of another lecture."
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Nadia P.
YSA parent
"My son built a habit stack with Hushbeck that he still runs every morning. It has changed how our whole household works."
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Bethany R.
YSA parent
"Hushbeck met my differently-wired daughter exactly where she was. She left with real tools and, more importantly, real confidence."
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Desmond K.
YSA parent
"After Hushbeck's course my son takes notes he actually goes back and reads. I never thought I would see the day."
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Marisol T.
YSA parent
"Hushbeck met my differently-wired daughter exactly where she was. She left with real tools and, more importantly, real confidence."
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Desmond K.
YSA parent
"After Hushbeck's course my son takes notes he actually goes back and reads. I never thought I would see the day."
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Marisol T.
YSA parent
"My daughter used to lose every assignment in a black hole of sticky notes. Hushbeck taught her to build a task system that actually fits her brain, and she has not missed a deadline since."
F
Farrah D.
YSA parent
"Hushbeck does not just tell these kids to get organized. He shows them how, step by step, and my son finally believes he is capable of it."
C
Corwin L.
YSA parent
"The gamified approach hooked my reluctant learner right away. Hushbeck made executive function feel like leveling up instead of another lecture."
N
Nadia P.
YSA parent
"My son built a habit stack with Hushbeck that he still runs every morning. It has changed how our whole household works."
B
Bethany R.
YSA parent
"Hushbeck met my differently-wired daughter exactly where she was. She left with real tools and, more importantly, real confidence."
D
Desmond K.
YSA parent
"After Hushbeck's course my son takes notes he actually goes back and reads. I never thought I would see the day."
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Marisol T.
YSA parent
Ages 9 to 17 (sections for ages 9 to 12 and 13 to 17) · Prerequisites · Who it's for
Is this the right class for my kid?
A great fit if they…
are bright but keep losing track of assignments and responsibilities, and want a system that works the way their brain does.
Start here, or take something first?
Start here. Level 1 is where every student starts, no experience needed and no placement test. The three levels build on each other and are taken in order.
Can they keep taking it?
Yes, through Levels 2 and 3. Level 2 adds habit stacks, file organization and custom study plans; Level 3 adds personal goal setting and a note-taking system.
New students
Welcome. Everyone begins with Unit 1: Know Your Strengths and builds their system from there.
Returning students
Dr. Eric now teaches Young & Thriving, with a three-tier system to build, test and adjust each week, so students can keep their progress going.
Learning outcomes
What will my kid learn this semester?
Know their strengths
Take stock of their own strengths and learning styles and explain how they shape the way they work.
Build a custom system
Design a three-tier task management system that fits how they think.
Plan real assignments
Use their system every week to plan and track real schoolwork.
Test and adjust
Measure how well their system is working and fix it when something breaks down.
What's covered
Unit 1
Know Your Strengths
Students take an inventory of their strengths and learning styles.
Unit 2
Task Management Foundations
The theory and real examples behind task management, with tips and tricks along the way.
Unit 3
Build Your System
Each student designs and builds their own three-tier task management system.
Unit 4
Test, Measure, Adjust
Students use their systems in weekly challenges, see what works and make them better.
The Virtual Campus
Between classes, they hang out here.
A video-game-style space where kids walk up to each other and a video chat opens. Open Monday to Friday through May 28.
Growth · Progress reports
You'll see the growth every week
What you'll notice at home
Your kid gets excited showing you the task system they built, and starts checking it before they open their schoolwork.
What changes on the inside
Losing track of things stops feeling like a personal failing. They start to see it as a system they can measure and fix.
A write-up every week
A short report from Dr. Eric about your child's actual work: what they made, where they shined, what's next.
Materials Needed
- Google Classroom access. Dr. Eric sends an invite before the semester; please accept it before the first class.
- Executive function resources are provided to students.
You'll get this list by email when you enroll, then 1 week, 3 days and 1 day before class starts.
Getting started
What happens after you enroll
1. Your welcome email
Zoom link, Google Classroom link and an add-to-calendar button in one place. Forward it to your child: Young Scholars Academy can't email students directly.
2. Google Classroom
Syllabus, the weekly Zoom link and a way to message Dr. Eric.
3. Every week
A short progress report from Dr. Eric about your child's actual work.
Credit · Transcript · Enrichment
For Credit Option
Young Scholars Academy is a WASC-accredited Supplementary Education Center and a UC-registered online publisher, so this course can count toward official credit. Same course, same mentor, same experience in class.
For Enrichment
$44.22 /week up front
Weekly readings and assignments are optional, and students get feedback on anything they submit.
For Credit
$46.55 /week up front
Weekly readings and assignments are required, with grades and feedback posted every two weeks in Google Classroom, leading to high school credit on a Young Scholars Academy transcript.
If you homeschool, this works seamlessly. If your student attends another school full time, we create a report card and transcript that we share with you, and you share with the school. It is up to your primary school to accept it and add it to your student's official transcript.
Spring 2027 · Schedule · Tuition
At a glance
Key facts
- Provider
- Young Scholars Academy (WASC-accredited virtual school for gifted or 2e students, ages 5-18)
- Course
- Executive Function: Young & Thriving Level 1, Build Skills for School and Life
- Mentor
- Dr. Eric
- Ages
- 9-17 (sections for ages 9-12 and 13-17)
- Format
- Live online small-group class on Zoom, 6 to 8 students max per class (average class: 5 students)
- Class length
- 50 minutes, once a week
- Term
- Spring 2027, January 4 to May 28, 2027 (21 weeks)
- Category
- Life & Study Skills
- Credit option
- Yes: Enrichment or Credit with Transcript
Spring 2027 sections
| Section | Ages | Day | Time (PT / ET) | Weeks | First class | Mentor |
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| Executive Function: Young & Thriving Level 1 - Dr. Eric - Ages 9-12 - Th @ 11 PT | 9-12 | Thursday | 11:00 AM-11:50 AM PT / 2:00 PM-2:50 PM ET | 21 | 01/07/2027 | Dr. Eric |
| Executive Function: Young & Thriving Level 1 - Dr. Eric - Ages 13-17 - Sa @ 10 PT | 13-17 | Saturday | 10:00 AM-10:50 AM PT / 1:00 PM-1:50 PM ET | 20 | 01/09/2027 | Dr. Eric |
Last classes: 05/27/2027 (Thursday section), 05/22/2027 (Saturday section). The Saturday section's last class is May 22, so it meets 20 times and tuition covers the 20 classes.
All times Pacific, with Eastern alongside.
Tuition (Spring 2027)
- Ages 9-12 (Thursday, 21 weeks): Enrichment Flex Payment Plan: $46.55/week ($977.55 total); Enrichment Pay Up Front (Save 5%): $44.22/week ($928.62 total); Credit with Transcript Flex Payment Plan: $49.00/week ($1,029.00 total); Credit with Transcript Pay Up Front (Save 5%): $46.55/week ($977.55 total)
- Ages 13-17 (Saturday, 20 weeks): Enrichment Flex Payment Plan: $46.55/week ($931.00 total); Enrichment Pay Up Front (Save 5%): $44.22/week ($884.40 total); Credit with Transcript Flex Payment Plan: $49.00/week ($980.00 total); Credit with Transcript Pay Up Front (Save 5%): $46.55/week ($931.00 total)
- New Year All-Access Pass (covers 21-week spring classes; pay in full): Bronze $2,797 (4 live courses + Friendship Social Club), Silver $3,597 (5 live courses + 1 free bonus course), Gold $5,797 (8 live courses + 2 free bonus courses). Class switches allowed during the first month (January 4 to February 3, 2027).
- Guarantee: Try It From The Inside. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Not in love? Switch courses (equal or lesser value) or take a credit. Payment plans can also stop future payments after 30 days. Attendance required.
How to enroll
- Course page and enrollment: https://youngscholarsacademy.org/courses/executive-function-young-and-thriving
- Free Spring Open House: November 11, 2026, 5 PM PT. RSVP: https://youngscholarsacademy.org/spring-open-house
- Questions: support@youngscholarsacademy.org
Meet Your Mentor
Dr. Eric
Mentor & Course Instructor
Kylie Hushbeck is a teacher in rural Oklahoma. Growing up, her and her 2E brother loved museums, nature, books, and all things learning, except school. For Hushbeck, the anxiety school brought on could be overwhelming and for her brother, the structure and dynamics did not meet his ADHD/Autism needs. Now as an educator, she seeks to meet students where they are and find where they can thrive by building an inclusive and open environment, whether that is in a public school classroom, summer camp, or online class. Hushbeck has a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma. She has studied political activism ranging from Oklahoma's education protest to Italy's anti-mafia leagues. She is a member of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Society which champions education in the arts and sciences, fosters freedom of thought, and recognizes academic excellence. She was awarded Teacher of the Year for the high school she teaches at in the 2024-2025 school year. Hushbeck lives with her wife and two dogs in the town she grew up in. She is a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation. She enjoys reading, playing bass guitar, beadwork, and cooking for her loved ones.
PhD Sociology, 25+ Years Educator
- PhD in Sociology
- 25+ years, K-12 to university
- Sociology
- Philosophy
Executive Function: Young & Thriving Level 1, Build Skills for School and Life FAQ
Questions parents ask about Executive Function: Young & Thriving Level 1, Build Skills for School and Life
My kid is bright but can't keep track of assignments. Is this the right class?
That's who it's built for. In Young Scholars Academy's Young & Thriving, students build a task management system around their own strengths, then practice using it every week.
Will my kid just be told to "be more organized"?
No. Students are taught how to manage their work, then build a system of their own and test it in weekly challenges.
Does my kid have to take the levels in order?
Yes. The three levels build on each other, and Level 1 is where every student starts.
Is there homework?
Dr. Eric posts weekly readings and assignments in Google Classroom. They're required for students taking the course for credit and optional for enrichment students, who still get feedback on anything they submit.
Which section should my kid join?
Young Scholars Academy runs Level 1 in two age groups: ages 9 to 12 and ages 13 to 17. Both build the same three-tier system.
Bonus bundle · Starting with Strengths
Every enrollment, even one class, comes with all of this.
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Weekly Progress Reports
$917A short note from your kid's mentor every week: what they made, where they shined, what's next.
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Expert Circle
$1,1946 live expert talks for parents this spring.
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Friendship Social Club
$609A weekly friendship class, free with 3 or more classes.
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Masterclass Library
$6455 recorded talks to watch any time.
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Virtual Campus
$647Monday to Friday through May 28.
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Coffee & Connect
$597Live chats for parents with the YSA team.
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Parent Circle
$497Private Facebook group for YSA parents.
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Task Manager Toolkit
$49Self-paced executive function toolkit.
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Line-Skipper
$147Summer 2027 registration opens to you 24 hours early.
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Try It From The Inside guarantee
PricelessSwitch to a better-fit class of equal or lesser value, or take a credit toward a future class.
Total value, included with your enrollment: $5,302 ($4,693 with 1 to 2 classes)
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Try It From The Inside Satisfaction Guarantee
The Young Scholars Academy Promise
If you’re not 100% in love with the course, you have options depending on how you enrolled:
Pay In Full Option
You can switch to another course of equal or lesser value that’s a better fit or get a credit to use toward a future course.
Payment Plan Option
You can either get credit toward a future course, switch to another course of equal or lesser value that’s a better fit, or stop all future payments after a 30-day processing period.
No risk. No stress. Just the learning and belonging you have been looking for.
We can offer this because we know what we do works for thousands of other families. Kids become more self-confident. They find their people. And families tell us this is the place where their student finally feels welcome. We know it will work for your family, too.
All-Access Passes have separate terms and conditions. Please see the All-Access Pass pages.
It goes without saying, but we’ll say it anyway... to qualify for the satisfaction guarantee policy, you have to actually attend the classes. This is not a cancellation policy. It’s a satisfaction guarantee. You can’t be satisfied or dissatisfied if you don’t attend.
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