Can an IEP include organizational and time management skills for ADHD? 

Yes. ADHD organisational skills support is not just possible in an IEP, it’s essential. Many students with ADHD struggle to manage materials, meet deadlines, and plan tasks independently. These are executive function skills, and when they interfere with academic progress, they can (and should) be addressed directly in the IEP through specific goals and interventions. 

The plan may include both direct instruction and daily supports, ensuring the student learns not just what to do but how to do it, consistently. 

How IEPs Support Time and Task Management 

Here’s how schools can embed time management training, executive functioning interventions, and academic planning into an IEP: 

Organisational routines 

Daily binder checks or teacher-guided locker organisation to keep materials in order and reduce stress from lost items. 

Planning tools 

Use of planners, digital calendars, or visual schedules to break down multi-step assignments and monitor due dates. 

Goal-setting and prioritising  

The student will independently identify and sequence the steps needed to complete a long-term project, with 80% accuracy, using a checklist. 

Time awareness training  

With a visual timer, the student will stay on task for increasing periods (e.g. 10–20 minutes), showing progress in sustained attention. 

Consistent routines  

Scheduled check-ins with a teacher or mentor to review task lists and set daily goals. 

In conclusion, these strategies don’t just improve grades, they help students build habits that carry them through school and beyond. With the right ADHD organisational skills support, students don’t just keep up, they move forward with clarity and confidence. 

Visit providers like ADHD Certify for personal consultations and expert guidance tailored to your unique situation. 

For a deeper dive into the science, diagnosis, and full treatment landscape, read our complete guide to Classroom accommodations for ADHD.