Executive Function, Study Strategy, and Skills Building Workshops for Students & Families
SOS4Students offers a full lineup of workshops for middle school and high school students. Our student workshops teach age-appropriate executive function skills and strategies, while our parent and family workshops strengthen 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, and Communication
Upcoming Workshops
Upcoming Workshop Dates
All workshops held in-person at Orinda Academy.
Coming this winter: Middle School Booster (7-8), Take Note (7-8), Executive Brain Bootcamp (10-12) and Secrets of Successful Note Taking (10-12). Dates to be announced.
- Our workshops typically sell out, so early sign up is recommended.
- All workshops take place in-person at Orinda Academy (19 Altarinda Rd, Orinda, CA 94563).
- Enrollment closes at 5:00 pm the day prior to the workshop or once enrollment is full.
For Middle School Students
Mastering Middle School
Entering 6th Grade › In-Person
Mastering Middle School is an intensive workshop that prepares incoming 6th graders for a successful transition to middle school by providing strategies and tools to fill the gaps where schools fall short. Includes a follow-up session and parent webinar.
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Middle School Booster
Grades 7-8 › In-Person
Middle School Booster is a fast-paced, half-day workshop intensive designed to teach middle school students to meet academic challenges, plan for multi-step projects and papers, develop self-advocacy skills, take notes effectively, manage time, and deal with distractions such as cell phones, computers, and social activities.
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Take Note: Introduction to Note Taking
Grades 7-8 › In-Person
Take Note: Introduction to Note Taking recognizes how vital note taking is for students to find success in school. Learning this fundamental skill in middle school lays the groundwork for continued success in high school, college, and beyond.
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For High School Students
Nailing Ninth Grade
Entering 9th Grade › In-Person
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. Includes a follow-up session, parent webinar, and finals prep.
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Executive Brain Bootcamp
Grades 10-12 › In-Person
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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Secrets of Successful Note Taking
Grades 10-12 › In-Person
Secrets of Successful Note Taking breaks down 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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For College Students
Conquering College 101
Rising Freshmen › In-Person
Conquering College 101 is a three-evening intensive that prepares rising college freshmen for the transition from high school to undergraduate life. Covers schedule design, project planning, advocating with professors and the disability center, and study habits that survive midterms and finals. Inaugural session, summer 2026.
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Workshop Packages
Package savings return when more than one workshop is open for registration: 10% off two workshops, 15% off three or more.
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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 our policy regarding Workshop Cancellation and Participation on our Cancellation and Refund Policy page.
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