The transition from high school to college is an important one and the requirements for college admissions continues to escalate.  Consequently, it is important to develop strong study skills while in high school.  Herman & Associates is offering a semester long, once a week, study skills class to support high school students who wish to learn and practice effective study skills in preparation for college.

Class Topics:

• Understand your learning style (auditory, visual, tactile/kinesthetic).
• Arranging your study space, minimize distractions, setup afternoon routines, study in short bursts followed by the right kind of break.
• Start strong, avoid mid-semester letdowns, finish big!
• Manage classroom distractions.
• General study skills: SQ3R, reading for gist and main ideas, note-taking, making your own study guide.
• Report writing and general writing skills.
• Before the test: Organization, Calendaring, Time Management, Self-Discipline
• Memory strategies/Avoid cramming!
• How to manage Test Anxiety
• Effective coping skills
• Test-taking skills (e.g., multiple-choice, essay).
• Study tips for finals week

Class Details:

• Who: The class is designed for high school students wanting to improve their study skills in preparation for college admissions and enrollment.
• When: The class will meet at Herman & Associates for 10 Thursday afternoons from 4-5.
• Cost: Tuition is $600 for the cluster of 10 sessions beginning on Thursday October 1, 2009.  No refund for missed classes.
• How to sign up: Enrollment begins September 1, 2009.  Please contact either Patricia Sullivan or Kenneth Herman to enroll.

Facilitator: Patricia Sullivan, M.Ed., M.S.

Ms. Sullivan is the Director of at Herman & Associates. She received a Master of Education degree in Special Education in 1976 and a Master of Science degree in Counseling in 2005.  She has worked in the classrooms of both public and private schools and is the former principal of a school serving students with special needs.  She has developed both curricula and programs to meet the needs of emotionally disturbed, learning disabled and ADHD students and adults.  She has lectured nationally and internationally on subjects related to learning disabilities, ADHD, spectrum disorders, and transition issues. 

About Herman & Associates

Herman & Associates  assists  individuals, couples and families in southern California with developmental, educational, attention, transition  and emotional challenges throughout  the life span.  Our caring  multidisciplinary team of professionals are here to help with academic, personal, and life transition issues. 

Dr. Herman is the founder and CEO of Herman & Associates and has been in private practice in South Pasadena since 1988.  Dr. Herman graduated from the University of Southern California with his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology in 1987.  He is licensed by the State of California as a Psychologist (#PSY10916, since 1989) and as a Marriage and Family Therapist (#MN24462, in 1988).  He has extensive experience in assessment, diagnosis, and counseling with individuals with developmental issues, psychological disorders, learning disabilities (LD) and attention disorders.  He has many publications in peer review professional journals, and has presented at numerous local, national, and international conferences.

We are located in South Pasadena, CA, but serve the entire Los Angeles/southern California area including Pasadena, Glendale, and the San Gabriel Valley. 

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