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Training & Seminars

Hands-on, Practical Training Based on Current Thinking and Best Practices

SOS4Students offers interactive seminars designed for teachers, education specialists, clinical staff, parents, and students. These practical, hands-on sessions incorporate the latest research and best practices, while also providing engaging materials, group discussion, and Q&A opportunities. Each program can be fully customized to meet the specific needs or interests of your audience and is available both online and in person.

Our Seminar Options Include:

Customizable programs for teachers, education specialists, clinicians, parents, and students
Flexible delivery formats: online or in-person presentations
Training for educators on how to lead engaging study strategy and executive function workshops using our proven curriculum
Insight for clinical staff and educators into the challenges of multiple learning styles, executive function development, and the teen brain
Guidance for parents and students on working together at home to strengthen academic performance and communication skills

Teaching for Academic Success Workshop

This three-hour workshop explores the neurocognitive makeup of the teen brain and examines how executive functions—such as attention, working memory, self-regulation, and organization—directly impact school performance.

Professional Development for Teachers

Open to teachers across all subject areas; no prior knowledge of learning disabilities is required
Practical, interactive training with a strong focus on hands-on activities and group discussion

This workshop takes a closer look at the executive function challenges high school students often encounter as academic demands grow. Topics include:

Managing time effectively
Organizing materials and information
Planning and prioritizing tasks
Developing note-taking strategies and preparing for tests
Addressing anxiety, sleep difficulties, home study setup, and available supports

We also cover:

Proven practices for helping students stay organized, plan ahead, prioritize tasks, track assignments and projects, and manage their time effectively
Techniques for teaching students how to extract and organize information from assignments, books, and lectures to prepare for exams
Key indicators to look for when identifying executive function challenges in students
Practical, easy-to-implement ways teachers can offer support and accommodations
The value of explicit instruction in study strategies that align with school coursework
Approaches for evaluating struggling students’ needs and providing targeted support
How to design lesson plans that strengthen executive functioning and build study skills

Partnering for Academic Success

In this engaging two-hour workshop, parent-student teams collaborate on hands-on activities such as note-taking practice, designing an effective study space, and exploring the challenges of multitasking. Participants also take part in group exercises with other families and role-reversal activities—where parents step into the role of the student and students act as the parent—to encourage perspective-taking and deeper understanding.

Workshop Highlights

Interactive session designed for parents/caregivers and their children
Builds stronger parent-student connections and collaboration skills
Supports improved academic performance and more effective communication at home

Workshop Key Topics

Understanding different learning styles and how to apply them in creating strategies for success
Building stronger parent-student partnerships and learning simple techniques to reduce conflict around schoolwork
Gaining insight into the adolescent brain and setting realistic expectations for skills and development
Exploring essential strategies—both at school and at home—for improving organization, time management, and project planning

By the end of this workshop, parents and students will walk away with a toolbox of strategies to:

Build a stronger parent-child partnership by understanding and leveraging individual differences
Approach school-related tasks at home with creativity and flexibility
Manage disagreements more calmly and reduce stress around homework
Boost students’ confidence and motivation while helping parents develop greater trust in their child’s abilities

SOS for Academic Success Workshop

This two-hour workshop for teachers and school staff explores the unique ways the teen brain differs from the adult brain, with a focus on how executive functions—such as attention, working memory, self-regulation, and organization—directly influence academic performance.

Workshop Highlights

Executive function training tailored for teachers and staff
Guidance on recognizing signs of executive function challenges in students
Practical, easy-to-apply strategies for providing support and accommodations

This workshop offers expert guidance on the common executive function challenges students face as academic expectations grow.

Key areas of focus include:

Time management skills
Organizing materials and information
Planning and prioritizing tasks effectively
Note-taking techniques and test preparation strategies
Addressing anxiety, sleep concerns, home study setup, and available supports

This workshop explores best practices for teaching students how to stay organized, plan ahead, prioritize tasks, track assignments and projects, and build effective strategies for test preparation and writing papers or research projects.

Additional Focus Areas:

Recognizing signs of executive function challenges and providing simple, effective supports and accommodations

Understanding the value of explicit instruction in study strategies that align with classroom coursework

Evaluating individual student cases to identify academic breakdowns and determine the most effective forms of support

Parenting for Academic Success Workshop

In this interactive 90-minute workshop, parents discover practical ways to partner with their children to strengthen connection, improve collaboration at home, and support stronger academic performance. The session also focuses on strategies to enhance parent-child communication, helping families work together more effectively around school and study challenges.

Workshop Highlights

Engaging presentation designed specifically for parents
Tools to build stronger connections and collaboration with your child
Strategies to boost both academic success and communication skills
90-minute format

This workshop is designed to:

Equip parents with tools to collaborate with their child rather than clash over schoolwork
Clarify common student challenges in managing assignments and academic workload
Provide practical strategies for supporting organization and time management at home
Share best practices for fostering strong executive function skills that will benefit children throughout their lives

Improving Memory and Organization: Tips and Techniques for Boosting Academic Performance

This interactive professional development program, delivered in two 2-hour sessions, explores executive functioning skills and the unique ways the teen brain impacts learning. Educators will leave with practical, research-based strategies they can apply across subject areas to support student success.

Workshop Highlights

Professional development designed for teachers and educators
Focus on executive function skills and how they shape learning in teens
Insight into common student challenges that interfere with academic progress

This workshop addresses key areas of concern for teachers and educators, including:

Adolescent cognitive development and executive functioning skills
How the unique needs of teens should shape instructional approaches and lesson design
The vital role of working memory and organization in supporting academic success
Best practices for strengthening organization skills in the classroom and beyond
Strategies to support working memory and the processing of new and complex information

To learn more about hosting these training seminars for your faculty, parent group, or professional organization, contact SOS4Students at info@sos4students.com or 925-269-7685. We also offer customized sessions tailored to timely topics, delivered with the latest research, expert insight, and a practical, candid approach. Trainings are available both in person and online.