"This was really worth getting up for...I'm definitely going to keep and use the stuff they gave me; I'm actually rearranging my backpack to make this easier.” -David S, 16-year-old *High School Blitz™* workshop participant (more feedback) Workshops and Summer Coaching (for Students) Sign up for our mailing list to be the first to hear about new workshops. Fall Workshops Summer Workshops Summer Coaching Locations Cool Tools For Writing Right Could your student benefit from software tools that help teach and guide essay construction ? Let us do the training! Brainstorming thoughts and organizing ideas are critical steps in the writing process. Outlining and webbing (or mapping) are two strategies to facilitate this process. Students will have hands-on experience learning how to use two computer programs that will enhance these processes through robust and dynamic tools. - Draft:Builder leads students through the key steps in creating a first draft: organizing ideas, note taking and writing the draft.
- Inspiration is a graphic outlining tool that incorporates visual, audio, and internet resources.
In this workshop participants will learn how to use the many tools included with each program to support their own unique writing process. One computer per student - maximum ten. Workshop at Center for Accessible Technology (http://www.cforat.org/), Berkeley. (directions) Note: It is highly recommended that you purchase either or both of these tools for use at home.
Fee $150 Middle School Writers (Grades 6-8)
Berkeley Workshop — Sat Jul 18 - 10am to 12pm - CLOSED High School Writers (Grades 9-12)
Berkeley Workshop — Sat Jul 18 - 1pm to 3pm - CLOSED
Secrets of Successful Notetaking™
For Ninth to Eleventh Graders This workshop is for your high school student if: - He doesn't know how to take notes or only takes them when told to by a teacher
- She writes too little or too much
- He copies text verbatim from books or highlights in lieu of actual note taking
- She doesn't know how to best use notes for an exam
- He could use help figuring out what to write in his notes and finding the main ideas and themes in the text or lecture
Students: learn how to take and use notes effectively to study for tests and finals! Practice from text and lectures! Fee $195 ORINDA — Sun Nov 8, 9 am to 12:30pm - Register
Mastering Middle School™
Entering grade 6, fall
Is your child ready for middle school? Everything your student needs to know about making a successful transition can be found in this program. The intense 3.5-hour master workshop prepares incoming 6th grade students who are entering middle school next fall. Topics covered include - Note taking strategies your elementary school teacher never revealed
- Time management and organizational techniques necessary for 6th grade
- Everything they forgot to tell your student in 5th grade! Fee $395
ORINDA - CLOSED
Master Workshop — Sat, Aug 22, 9am-12:30pm
Parent meeting — Wed, Aug 26, 7-8:30 pm (note change in date)
Student Follow-up — Sun, Sept 13, 1-3pm
Middle School Blitz™
Entering grades 7-8 in fall
Entering 7th and 8th grades, middle school students are suddenly faced with the demands of balancing class work, homework and outside activities. This fast-paced, hands-on 4-hour blitz through critical study strategies is designed to make middle school easier to manage for your student. We teach students to have control over their time and their workload. It’s not hard; its just different than what they've been doing! Areas of focus include . . . - Meeting academic challenges
- Developing self-advocacy skills,
- Utilizing note taking techniques for social studies, language arts, science, math,
- Learning to plan for multi-step projects and papers. Fee $195
ORINDA - Sun Aug 23, 9am to 1pm - CLOSED (New session added)
Nailing Ninth Grade™ (9)
For Students entering High School
How prepared is your middle school student for the challenges of 9th grade? As high schools intensify academic demands and increased workloads, 9th graders often find themselves overwhelmed and under prepared. “Nailing Ninth” prepares 9th graders for success in high school. We know the assignments, the time constraints, and what it takes to make a successful transition. And once your student participates in this program, he or she will too! “Nailing Ninth” kicks off with a weekend intensive and returns with follow up sessions as students head into the first round of finals. The tuition fee includes all materials, lunches, a parent follow-up meeting, and two student meetings in the fall of 9th grade. That’s a total of 12 hours of instruction and coaching! Participants come away with an invaluable toolbox of strategies including . . . - Note taking strategies
- Time management and organizational techniques
- Project planning tips and skills
- An understanding of how to design study approaches to fit learning styles
- Clarity about the importance of process and its impact on academic success
- Final exam test preparation tactics
- Understanding self-advocacy and effective communication.
Please enroll early to ensure a space. This is a popular workshop and space is limited to optimize the experience for all participants. Fee $585 ORINDA A - CLOSED
Workshop—Sat & Sun, Aug 1 & 2, 9 am to 1 pm
Parent meeting—Tues, Aug 4, 7 pm to 9 pm
First Follow-up—Sat, Sept 26, 10 am to 11:30 am
Final Exam Prep—Sat 10am-Noon - Choose Nov 7 or Jan 9 '10 ORINDA B - CLOSED
Workshop—Sat & Sun, Aug 15 & 16, 9 am to 1 pm
Parent meeting—Tues, Aug 18, 7 pm to 9 pm
First Follow-up—Sat, Sept 26, 12:30 pm to 2 pm
Final Exam Prep—Sat 10am-Noon - Choose Nov 7 or Jan 9 '10
Writing Rx™ (Grades 9-11)
for Ninth through Eleventh Graders Everything your student needs to know about expository writing for high school! Students discover what teachers really want to see on paper and learn what it takes to write the essay of their dreams. We provide hands on writing practice and critical tips for mastering essay exams. Workbook and snacks included. Fee $295. ORINDA - Six hours over three sessions July 14 (Tue), 15 (Wed) & 16 (Thu) from 4pm to 6pm - CLOSED SOS 1:1 Summer Coaching Series
(click here for more information and registration) A prepared student is a successful student. Turn a summer of learning into increased achievement this fall! Summer is a great time to build skills for the upcoming school year. Our “1:1 Summer Coaching Series” helps your child to focus on specific academic areas of need, such as reading comprehension, expository writing, math review/preparation, and note taking. And it’s all done in a relaxed, comfortable environment. Why go into the school year unprepared? Preparation often means the difference between failure and success. Our “1:1 Summer Coaching Series” helps your student build skills and acquire new strategies for more efficient learning at school . . . and beyond. Why go into the school year unprepared? Student Organizational Services 1:1 Summer Coaching allows your child to focus on specific academic areas of need; reading comprehension, expository writing, math review/preparation, note taking in a relaxed, comfortable environment. more info...
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