January 2022 | Vol. 33 Beyond the Park Bench

SCK was founded in 2001 by Roxana Reid with the goal of guiding families and students to self-actualize through accessing just-right educational fit. We are a proud black-owned business.

First, the line of progress is never straight. For a period a movement may follow a straight line and then it encounters obstacles and the path bends. It is like curving around a mountain when you are approaching a city. Often if feels as though you were moving backwards, and you lose sight of your goal: but in fact you are moving ahead, and soon you will see the city again, closer by. ― Martin Luther King Jr., Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?

Goals and discovery, what are your family's priorities for the New Year? Need to help your learner get organized for the new term, consider joining our executive function workshop! Testing for 2023 admissions? Make sure your student has the scaffolding and readiness to ace those standardized tests! Considering a change in schools? Schedule a session with an advisor from SCK to understand the process! We look forward to a year of partnership!

In Praise of Learning Differences: Focusing on Strengths and Abilities Find and cultivate your student's superpowers at this Speaker Series talk on January 18th at 5 pm. New York Times bestselling author Dr. Edward Hallowell, who transformed the way we see ADHD, will share how changing our mindsets can open up a world of possibilities for children with learning differences. Sign up now to learn how parents can help kids with ADHD, Dyslexia, and other syndromes harness their strengths and celebrate their talents, understand the latest brain science behind ADHD/ADD, and more!

Boarding Schools FAQ's Is your student thinking ahead and considering boarding? We love the compelling student testimonials from BoardingSchools.com by The Association of Boarding Schools, helping illustrate the why's of boarding school! 

We celebrate the hard work of our seniors who sought Early Decision admission to their top choice colleges and universities! Questions about the college process for your high schooler? From course selection to summer planning and when students are ready -- building the optimal college list, we are here to help!

Workshop Season is Coming Up! SCK has partnered with institutions and corporations for the last two decades, bringing insights and clarity to employees navigating the schools process. From early childhood through college with specialties including special needs advisory and broader parenting topics, we can design a custom workshop for your team! Contact Erica Papir to schedule a conversation!

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