"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) Summer Workshops and Summer Coaching 2013Sign up for our mailing list to be the first to hear about new 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 $185 Middle School Writers (Grades 6-8)
Berkeley Workshop — Sat July 20 - 10am to 12:15pm - Register High School Writers (Grades 9-12)
Berkeley Workshop — Sat July 20 - 1pm to 3:15pm - Register
Secrets of Successful Notetaking™
For Tenth 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 $225 ORINDA — Sun Sep 8, 9 am to Noon - 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. This intensive 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 $445
ORINDA A - Register
Master Workshop — Sat, Aug 17, 9am-12:30pm
Parent meeting — Tues, Aug 20, 7-8:30pm
Student Follow-up — Sun, Sept 8, 1-3pm ORINDA B - Register
Master Workshop — Sat, Aug 24, 2pm-5:30pm
Parent meeting — Mon, Aug 26, 7-8:30pm
Student Follow-up — Sun, Sept 8, 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 3-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 $225
ORINDA - Sun Aug 18, 9am to Noon - Register
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 $675 ORINDA A - Register
Workshop—Sat & Sun, Aug 10 & 11, 9 am to 1 pm
Parent meeting—Tues, Aug 13, 7 pm to 9 pm
First Follow-up—Sun, Sep 15, 10 am to 11:30 am
Final Exam Prep—Sat 10am-Noon - Choose Nov 9 or Jan 11 (2014) ORINDA B - Register
Workshop—Sat & Sun, Aug 24 & 25, 9 am to 1 pm
Parent meeting—Tues, Aug 27, 7 pm to 9 pm
First Follow-up—Sun, Sept 15, 12:30 pm to 2 pm
Final Exam Prep—Sat 10am-Noon - Choose Nov 9 or Jan 11 (2014)
Write On - Essay Fundamentals for Middle School Students (Grades 6-8)
Are you concerned that your middle school student doesn’t know how to organize and execute a five paragraph essay? Learning how to construct analytical paragraphs and papers, complete with thesis statements and evidence is an essential skill for 6th - 8th graders. Make sure your child is prepared now for the writing challenges ahead. Fee $445. ORINDA - 7.5 hours over three sessions July 30, 31, Aug 1 (Tu, Wed, Thu) from 3-5:30pm - Register.
Writing Rx™ (Grades 9-11)
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 $495. ORINDA - Nine hours over two sessions July 16, 17 & 18 (Tu-Thu) from 4-7pm - Register. 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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