SOS4Students Opens Registration for Winter 2027 Workshops
Walnut Creek, California – November 11, 2026 – Media News Source
SOS4Students, an initiative focused on enhancing executive functioning and educational advocacy, has announced the opening of registration for its winter 2027 workshop series. These focused workshops aim to assist students in grades 6 through 12 in developing critical academic skills necessary for navigating their educational journeys.
Scheduled for January 30 and February 6, 2027, the workshops will be held at Orinda Academy in Orinda, California. Each session will accommodate a maximum of 12 students, ensuring personalized attention and engagement. The workshops are strategically scheduled to align with the onset of the second semester, giving students the opportunity to refine their skills just as new academic challenges arise.
The winter program includes tailored sessions based on grade levels. On January 30, the Morning session will feature the Middle School Booster for grades 6 through 8 from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. This workshop focuses on essential skills such as project planning, time management, note-taking, self-advocacy, and distraction management—a critical transition for middle schoolers as academic expectations evolve. In the afternoon, from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM, the Executive Brain Bootcamp for grades 9 through 12 will take place, emphasizing practical executive functioning strategies for handling complex assignments, time management, and maintaining a balanced schedule amidst various commitments.
The following Saturday, February 6, will see the Take Note: Introduction to Note Taking session for grades 6 through 8 from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, aimed at teaching effective information capture, organization, and utilization. The Secrets of Successful Note Taking workshop for grades 9 through 12 will run concurrently in the afternoon, focusing on intricate note-taking techniques essential for comprehending and applying academic content effectively.
Importantly, each workshop will be facilitated by process coaches rather than traditional content tutors. This distinction underscores the workshops’ commitment to teaching students how to learn effectively across all subjects, equipping them with transferable skills that extend beyond the classroom.
Families have the flexibility to choose to register for one or multiple workshops, creating opportunities for students to reinforce skills by attending consecutive sessions. Because of the limited enrollment, registration will conclude at 5:00 PM Pacific Time on the Friday preceding each workshop. Interested families can find additional details, including a full schedule and registration information, on the SOS4Students workshops page.
These workshops, occurring early in the semester, provide an ideal platform for students to hone their planning and note-taking abilities as they adapt to new academic landscapes. Each workshop is structured to last half a day, allowing students to participate conveniently either in the morning or afternoon session.
About SOS4Students
Founded in 1997 as Student Organizational Services and rebranded as SOS4Students in 2002, the organization has been dedicated to executive functioning coaching and educational support for families. With offices located in Walnut Creek and Oakland, California, SOS4Students offers invaluable resources to help students navigate their educational endeavors effectively. For further information, please visit https://sos4students.com/.