The Middle School Student's Guide to Ruling the World!
(S.O.S. -- Student Organizational Skills curriculum)
Author Website: www.middleschoolguide.com
Author Address: Newport Beach, CA
Genres: Middle level nonfiction; This is the only comprehensive age-appropriate resource addressing work habits, time management & organizational skills for grades 6-8.
Skills addressed in The Middle School Student's Guide to Ruling the World! are how to:
- organize a "Goof Proof Binder"
- survive a case of "PPD" (Personal Planner Disorder)
- design a workspace that rocks!
- get and work with a study bud
- uza cmptr 4 mor thn im's
- take the "grrr" out of a group project
- use the "write stuff" to give written work an extreme makeover
- impress teachers as "responsible" students (self-advocacy skills)
- detect and correct unproductive homework habits
- manage a long term project
- use awesome mental powers to remember daily responsibilities
- set goals for success
- identify and control personal goal-busters
- create a Homework Tracking Chart
- take "to do" notes
- sweat the small stuff ("Grade Averaging 101")
Presentations:Presentations can be tailored for a variety of audiences -- teachers, administrators, counselors, parents, after school coordinators and students :
Professional Development: Trying to design a comprehensive program to help your middle level students learn good work habits , time management & organizational skills? My presentation will help you determine which skills are essential, and how to present the skills to your students and get your entire staff, as well as parents on board! The SOS program is excellent for your college readiness exploratory, Title 1, Rti, and IEP's!
S.O.S. (Student Organizational Curriculum) Training and Support: Teaching the SOS program for the first time, or just want to know more about it? I will gladly meet with administrators, instructors and counselor to introduce the S.O.S. curriculum, review the resources, and share experiences with teaching this valuable program.
Parents: Messy binders, missing assignments, failure to follow directions? Nobody worries more about their student's poor work habits, time management & organizational skills than their parents! Let's talk! Parents can help students learn these valuable skills at home. Great for a Parent Night or PTA presentation.
For students: Don't let your middle school students move up to high school without some formal training in good work habits, time management & organizational skills. Several short sessions can be arranged to fit your schedule and budget.
Available Times: I am on the west coast, so anytime after 9:00 PST is good.
No Cost Meet the Author Visit: 10-15 minutes. Up to 45 minutes if 1) you are investigating the benefits of the SOS program for your school or district or 2) you are with the Dallas ISD or Washington DCPS.
In-Depth Visit Length: 45 - 60 minutes
In-Depth Visit Cost: $75 per hour
Prerequisites: Visit website; If you have a particular problem or topic you would like addressed, please email a day or two before the desired visit date.
Contact Information: Susan Mulcaire www.middleschoolguide.com, info@middleschoolguide.com. 949-723-5131
Affiliations:
Tween Publishing, Member NMSA, Member State Bar of California.