Study Skills Workshop

Study Skills and School Organization Workshop

Help your student become a more prepared learner at the middle school or high school level.  If your child struggles with or just needs to refine studying for tests, staying organized, note-taking or remembering information, then this is the perfect back-to-school workshop for him or her.  With a focus on building effective study habits, note-taking skills, strategies for time management, active listening, critical thinking and study systems, your student will return to school with the depth of knowledge and tools necessary to make it a great school year. 

A sampling of session topics includes:

• Organizing your study space                             
• Systems of organization                                                                                 
• Memorization techniques                                               
• Utilizing a planner                                                        
• Understanding test formats                                                                                           
• Scheduling study time                                       
• Note-taking methods
• Setting goals and priorities
• SQ3R (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review)
• PROTO (Preview, Read, Organize, Take Notes, Overview)
• Avoiding procrastination
• Managing time

Workshop Dates:

Workshop 1: August 13-16: 9:30-11am for Middle School Students

Workshop 2: August 13-16: 4:00-5:30pm for High School Students

Workshop 3: August 20-23: 9:30-11am for High School Students

Workshop 4: August 20-23: 1:00-2:30pm for Middle School Students

Cost: $150 per student; 25% discount for siblings or for referring a friend

All Workshops are held at the Edina Learning Center