Abstract: The present invention relates to a course management system tailored for individuals with learning disabilities, special needs and/or organizational problems. The course management system includes a file folder that has first fastener attached to the inside region of the left side of the file folder; a second fastener attached to the inside region of the right side of the file folder; a first label having an identifier for the course title, name of professor, course number, class time and class location, the first label is attached to the file folder; a second label on the inside region of the left side of the folder to identify a location of papers received from the professor; and note taking paper, wherein the paper is marked with a header that indicates the day, date or both; and page number. The present invention also includes note taking paper, and methods for using the course management system.