Northwest College Support

12/19/2025

With over 15 years of experience in higher education and a passion for guiding young adults, Jess brings expertise in experiential education, leadership, and student support. She’s here to walk alongside students as they navigate their college journey.

At Northwest College Support, our dedicated team helps students build independence, confidence, and a plan for success—both in and out of the classroom.

📍 Based in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, ID
📚 Supporting mental health, academics, and life skills
🎓 Learn more about our program at www.collegesupportnw.com/

12/02/2025

Let us tell you a little bit about the beautiful area we are located in and what students can expect when it comes to living here!

11/17/2025

When everything feels urgent, focusing on everything leads to doing nothing well.
Instead of cramming every subject, pick one or two to go deep on each day. Focused time = better results and less stress.

11/09/2025

Meet Dr. Si. He lives with his wife Kim and their two golden doodles, Sammy and Nala. They all like to travel, hike, bike, Nordic ski, canoe, and sail. Dr. Si is also a musician and plays many instruments by ear, though he trained on piano and oboe as a child.

10/30/2025

🔵 Meet Teague, one of our education coaches!
He has worked in Special Education for school districts, non-profits, and businesses for about 6 years working with adults and children with disabilities in the realms of education, life skills, job skills, and daily living.

10/22/2025

📚 Tutoring vs. Coaching — What’s the Difference?
At NWCS, both play an important role—but they serve very different needs.

🔹 Tutoring focuses on what to learn. It’s subject-specific help: think math problems, essay editing, or test prep.
🔹 Coaching focuses on how to learn. It’s about building routines, planning assignments, staying motivated, and developing executive functioning skills.

Most of our students don’t struggle because they can’t understand the material—it’s because they need support with time management, organization, and follow-through. That’s where coaching makes all the difference.

10/14/2025

The jump from high school to college can be tough—especially for young adults with mental health needs or learning differences.

When the transition doesn’t go well, students can feel stuck, anxious, and unsure how to move forward.

At Northwest College Support, we provide structure, support, and skills to help students find their footing and thrive in independence.

10/01/2025

You probably know about our therapy and coaching plans for students, but did you know about our other in-house services?! Learn More:
https://mailchi.mp/957b6abfd644/extra-services

09/24/2025

Northwest College Support is excited to announce a special collaboration and partnership with North Idaho College - expanded access of College Study Skills course (CLC 105, 2 credits) specifically for Northwest College Support Students! Through this collaboration, NIC will hold seats for Northwest College Support students, with multiple registration entry points available throughout each semester. Read more:

Northwest College Support is excited to announce a special collaboration and partnership with North Idaho College - expanded access of College Study Skills course (CLC 105, 2 credits) specifically for Northwest College Support Students! Through this collaboration, NIC will hold seats for Northw...

09/22/2025

We’re honored to be exhibiting at this year’s YATA Conference, where professionals from across the country are gathering to share resources, strategies, and inspiration for supporting young adults in transition.

At Northwest College Support, our focus is on helping students who didn’t thrive in traditional college settings find a new path—with the structure, life skills, and coaching they need to succeed in college and adulthood. ⬇⬇

www.collegesupportnw.com/book-online

09/22/2025

Meet Theresa Wardle, LCSW – Admissions Director & Business Development at NWCS.

At NWCS, she is the first welcoming voice many families meet, guiding them with warmth, compassion, and clarity through the admissions process.

09/18/2025