Study Skills & Organization

Study Smarter Not Harder

Many key study skills are simply not taught in school. Our specialized Study Skills Program helps students develop confidence, improve grades, and even REDUCE homework time by studying smarter, not necessarily harder.

Whether through individual sessions or our special short-term programs, we provide the tools and support for students to learn to study properly, manage time, and stay organized and ahead of their assignments. This helps students not just in the current school year, but lays the groundwork for success in college and beyond.

Some of the areas covered by our Study Skills & Organization program:

Academic Organization
• Creating an effective schedule and using a planner
• Designing a system for tracking assignments
• Building organized notebooks
• Managing course materials
• Setting up appropriate work area and filing system

Academic Management
• Guiding students to become managers of their academic lives
• Providing structure and accountability
• Facilitating communication between student and parent
• Easing anxiety and tension around school work
• Reawakening a love of learning

Time Management
• Estimating daily study time
• Creating and committing to homework routine
• Managing long-term assignments
• Making room for the fun stuff!

Academic Goals
• Developing clear, attainable goals
• Designing systems to monitor progress and stay on track
• Learning how to get frequent teacher feedback

Skill Building—How To:
• Take great notes
• Be an active critical reader
• Write well, structure a paper
• Make homework time effective and efficient
• Study effectively for different kinds of tests

Advocacy and Communication
• Learning how to ask for help when needed
• Identifying available resources and support
• Developing strong relationships with their teachers, asking
questions in class, and advocating for themselves at school

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I don’t even know where to begin … I owe everything to you! You have taught me how to be a student, and take control of my education. Your constant support and patience with me has taught me to not just give up when things aren’t so easy ... You have always been my advocate and I cannot thank you enough for always fighting for me!