Day 2 Highlights:

Today we will review our assessments and recommendations from Day 1, and ensure our understanding of Executive Function and study skills. We will dive into initiation strategies including planning (short and long-term) and provide a proven planning and prioritization structure. We will also practice how to “chunk” work to help with initiation and work completion. We will learn the difference between ”do vs. due” and best practices for how to “use a planner” as well as explore the “do’s and don’ts” for an optimal study environment. Finally, we will talk about how to estimate the time a task will take as well as strategies to best know, plan and use the time you have.

Day 3 Highlights:

In today’s session, we will answer the question “How do I prepare more efficiently and effectively for tests?” We will look at students’ current note-taking style, then teach strategies for how they can make their notes more effective. We will teach multiple note-taking approaches, including annotation, abbreviation, and highlighting as well as when and why to take notes in text and class. We will then move on to organizing information and why it’s important to have a system. Finally, we will work actively on creating and using a study guide, exploring active study techniques to maximize our “retain-recall” success.

Day 4 Highlights:

On Day 4 we will explore the questions “When test day comes, what strategies can I use to do my best?” and “If I didn’t do as well as hoped, how can I avoid that the next time?” We will practice test-taking strategies including how to manage your time (and nerves!) on tests and take a practice test to see where we still have room to grow. Knowing that most students do ‘test corrections’ vs ‘error analysis’, we will review the difference in order to improve our test preparation process in the future. Finally, we will explore the critical skill of self-advocacy and work to ensure all students feel that they are in charge of their own learning.

Day 5 Highlights:

On this final day, we will work to ensure students have internalized what they have learned and are clear on their goals. The students will learn how to improve performance with test taking strategies and how to self-advocate. We will also circle back to our assessments and goals to ensure we have both strategies and a plan to implement those goals. Finally, we will talk about what it means to have a Growth Mindset and how that can help each of us feel more in control of our learning. In our final 30 minutes, parents are invited to review course highlights and to hear their student’s personalized goals and strategies. We will also share next steps, highlighting how these skills can now be practiced in the Coached Homework Center sessions included with the course.