Executive Function, Study Strategy, and Skills Building Workshops for Students & Families
SOS4Students offers a robust lineup of workshops for middle school and high school students, as well as parents and families. Our student workshops teach age-appropriate skills and strategies for students, while our parent and family workshops boost parent-teen communication and collaboration.
- Workshops for Students in Middle School & High School
- Workshops for Parents & Families
- Taught by Experienced SOS4Students Coaches
- Focus on Executive Function, Study Strategies, Academic Skills, Parent-Teen Communication and Collaboration, Improving Family Dynamics Around School
Summer Workshops (Registration Now Open)
Browse our popular lineup of summer 2023 workshops below and sign-up now.
- Workshops are held in-person at Lafayette Library (Lafayette, CA)
- Lock in 2022 prices by registering before June 30.
- Our workshops typically sell out, so sign up as soon as you can.
- Enrollment closes at 2:00 pm the day prior to the workshop or once enrollment is full.
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For Middle School Students
Mastering Middle School
Grade 6 › In-Person
July 2023
Mastering Middle School is an intensive master workshop that prepares and teaches incoming 6th graders everything they need to know for a successful transition to middle school by providing strategies and tools to fill the gaps where schools fall short.
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Grades 7 to 8 › In-Person
Two Offerings: July & August 2023
Middle School Blitz teaches students entering grades 7 & 8 the essential study strategies they need to manage increasingly complex homework, long-term assignments, and outside activities. (Students who missed Mastering Middle School as incoming 6th graders or who would benefit from a refresher prior to 7th or 8th grade, are encouraged to enroll.)
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Grades 6 to 8 › In-Person
July 2023
SOS4Students’
Write On writing formula frees students from reinventing the wheel with every new writing assignment, and builds their confidence to tackle essays regardless of the topic. Students learn how to evaluate, use, and analyze evidence in their writing.
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Grades 7 to 8 › In-Person
September 2023
For High School Students
Nailing Ninth Grade
Grade 9 › In-Person
Two Offerings: July & August 2023
Nailing Ninth Grade prepares students and parents for the transition from middle school to high school, including what to do and what not to do and how to handle increased work loads and work more independently.
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Grades 10 to 12 › In-Person
Two Offerings: July & August 2023
Executive Brain Bootcamp teaches the executive functioning skills and strategies high school students need to jumpstart complex tasks, plan and prioritize, decipher multistep directions, become better organized both on- and offline, and juggle numerous assignments.
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Grades 9 to 11 › In-Person
July 2023
Writing RX gives high school students the tools and strategies they need to take charge of their expository writing, including ways to overcome writer’s block, organize paragraphs and essays, and gather and validate supporting evidence.
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Grades 10 to 12 › In-Person
September 2023
Secrets of Successful Note Taking demystifies the essential skill of note taking best practices for textbooks, videos, and lectures, making reading and class time more productive. Students learn how to use their notes effectively for studying, test preparation, and papers.
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NEW! Fourth & Fifth Graders
Junior Executive Brain Bootcamp
Grades 4 & 5 › In-Person
July 2023
Jr. Executive Brain Bootcamp helps your 4th or 5th grader prepare for middle school by honing foundational executive function skills. If your student has trouble planning and focusing during class, this active and game-based workshop will help them prepare for middle school while keeping them engaged and enthusiastic to learn.
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NEW! Parenting for Independence: Parent Support Series (Coming Late Summer/Early Fall)
Delivered online via Zoom, this series of workshops is for parents searching for concrete solutions and tools for communicating with their overwhelmed and emotional teen students, encouraging independence, and understanding the teen brain.
- 75-Minute Sessions (60-Minute Workshop, plus 15-Minute Q&A)
- Open to Families with Middle School and High School Age Students
- Two People Can Attend per Sign-Up
- Discount Offered If You Sign Up for All Three (covers two people attending per workshop)
Session 1
Wired for Chaos: Executive Functioning and the Teen Brain
› Online via Zoom
Using our understanding of neuroscience and child development, we address how executive functioning (EF) skills develop. We’ll also discuss factors that affect many teens today, such as sleep hygiene, technology, mental health, ADHD, ASD, and learning disorders.
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Session 2
Partnering with Your Teen’s School: Must Have Tips
› Online via Zoom
We go over when, how, and why to advocate for your child, including what are reasonable requests to make of your school. You’ll learn steps to foster your child’s self-advocacy and be provided tools to promote these important skills while encouraging independence.
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Session 3
Talking to Your Teen: Collaboration vs Collision
› Online Via Zoom
We explore typical parent-child communication issues, including woes and pitfalls. You’ll practice how to give effective praise and feedback that encourages accountability and understanding. Plus, you’ll learn how anxiety can impair effective conversations and how to avoid its trap.
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Workshop Bundles
SOS4Students offers discounts off tuition when you sign up for selected multiple workshops. Check individual workshop listings for details.
Early Bird Discounts
SOS4Students offers discounts when you sign your student up early — plus you'll avoid waiting lists on our most popular offerings.
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Private Workshops
SOS4Students offers private workshops for small groups of students who are friends and/or classmates. The minimum group size is four. Private workshops are ideal if your students cannot attend one of our workshops on the dates scheduled.
- Scheduled Saturday and Sunday only during the school year.
- Scheduled Monday through Friday only during the summer.
- 30-days required to design and host.
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Cancellations
Please review or policy regarding Workshop Cancellation and Participation on our Cancellation and Refund Policy page.
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