Webinar Library
What’s Ahead for College Admissions in 2023-24 with Jeff Selingo
The college admissions process has shifted dramatically in the last few years. Applications are up more than 20 percent, and so are deferrals from early admissions and denials, too, as applicants figure out what makes for a good score in a test-optional world. These changes come as even more are on the way with the College Board introducing the online SAT in 2024.
In this webinar, bestselling author Jeff Selingo, who spent a year inside the college admissions process for his book, Who Gets In and Why, and has written about higher education for 25 years, will explain the changes and lay out how students and parents can navigate the process.
The New Digital SAT: Details, Timing and What Parents & Students Need to Know
Attention, parents of high school students planning to apply for college: the SAT college entrance exam is going digital. This could impact your student, but it depends on their current grade and testing schedule.
During our upcoming webinar, we’ll address everything you need to know about the new digital SAT suite of exams. Huntington’s education expert will cover changes to the SAT and PSAT/NMSQT and what this means for your college-bound student.
PSATS: TAKING THE NEXT STEPS AFTER RECEIVING YOUR SCORES
Now that your student has taken the PSAT, what are the next steps? During this Huntington How-to, our education expert will provide an overview of the PSAT and what steps students need to take each year of high school through their senior year after taking this exam.
10 Steps to Improve Your Child’s Study Skills
During this Huntington How-to, we will review the importance of developing good study skills and dive into ten ways to improve them. This webinar will have tips for all students, from early learners to students in high school.
Fostering a Growth Mindset in Kids with ADHD featuring Dr. Mary Rooney
In this webinar, Dr. Mary Rooney, a clinical child psychologist and nationally recognized ADHD expert, will teach parents how to foster a growth mindset in their child and counter the negative self-talk that is limiting their potential.
Finding the Right “Fit” in a College PRESENTED BY BESTSELLING AUTHOR JEFF SELINGO
While searching for a college, students and families usually talk about finding the right “fit.” But that term means different things to different people. And finding the right fit is often not just about one thing but about the right combination of an academic, social, and financial fit. So how do prospective students know when they find the right campus for them?
In this webinar, bestselling author Jeff Selingo, who spent a year inside the college admissions process for his book, Who Gets In and Why, and has written about higher education for 25 years, will explain how students, parents, and counselors should think about fit and describe ways to evaluate campuses to determine the right college for you.
How to Make up for Learning Loss in the New School Year
The excitement of a new school year is tempered with concerns for parents and students alike. You may be asking yourself questions like is my child behind? How much learning loss has my child suffered? How can I help them get back on track for the new school year?
During this Huntington How-To, our expert discusses helpful tips and strategies parents can use to deal with learning loss, tips for setting up routines and strategies for your child in the new school year and programs Huntington has available to get your child back on track.
Back to School: How to Prepare for the New School Year
Has your child has spent the summer so far relaxing and focusing on non-school related activities? If so, it’s time to introduce a little learning back to their daily agenda and get them prepared for a successful school year!
- Academic stamina
- Organization and time management
- Persistence
- Attitude about school
What matters for College Admissions presented by bestselling author Jeff Selingo
In this webinar, bestselling author Jeff Selingo, who spent a year embedded inside the admissions offices of three campuses for his book, Who Gets In and Why, will explain to students, parents, and counselors how the evaluation process works, what really matters to getting in, and how to think about test scores in a shifting admissions environment.
The webinar will cover:
- How your application is reviewed by admissions offices;
- The ways test scores are used in admissions decisions and awarding financial aid;
- What specific strategies you can use to determine what your test score might mean for getting in;
- How the pandemic has shifted the admissions landscape and steps you can take to reduce the ambiguity of the process.
- And more!
What Students Can Do This Summer to Boost Their Leadership Skills
During this Huntington How-To, we share tips for parents to encourage their children to embrace leadership skills from a young age. These skills will help them mature as students and prepare for college.
The webinar will cover:
- Why leadership is an important skill for children of all ages
- How leadership skills benefit your child
- Activities students can do over summer to build their leadership skills (elementary, middle and high school)
- How Huntington can help students over summer build leadership skills and become better students
- Q&A
How to Create a Fun Summer Learning Plan
During this Huntington How-To, we focus on how you can create a fun summer learning plan that restores your student’s motivation and excitement about school and helps them build a foundation of knowledge for next year.
The webinar will cover:
- What the “summer slide” is and its impact on learning
- The importance of creating a learning routine
- How to bring back the FUN: Tips for elementary school, middle school and high school learning schedules
- Fun activity ideas that can be used for children of all ages
- Why summer tutoring is valuable and how Huntington can help
- Q&A
How is Your Child Doing in School?
During this Huntington How-To, our education expert will provide an overview of the areas children are struggling with, plus tips and techniques for parents to ensure their children are completing homework and preparing well for exams.
The webinar will cover:
- The varying challenges students are facing right now
- How parents can monitor academic progress, homework and studying
- The steps parents can take to make sure students do not fall behind in school
- How Huntington can help this school year
- Q&A
How to Prepare for 2022 SAT/ACT Exams
During this Huntington How-to, our education expert will provide an overview of the latest SAT and ACT updates, why these exams are still beneficial for high school students, and prep tips for students who want to earn the best scores possible.
The webinar will cover:
- SAT and ACT – overview, upcoming dates, other important information
- Latest updates on the SAT and ACT
- Differences between the SAT and ACT
- Why taking these exams is still beneficial even amid today’s “test optional” environment
- Test-taking strategies and tips
- Huntington SAT/ACT prep
- And more!
New Year, New Goals: Tips to Create SMART Goals for Your Child
During this Huntington How-to, you’ll learn how to help your child come up with SMART goals and use them to make the rest of the school year productive and successful.
The Webinar will cover:
- What SMART goals are and how to develop them
- 8 tips for parents/children on how to approach the new year with optimism and excitement
- Ways to stay positive and help your child focus on the learning experience, not the obstacles
- How Huntington can help your child this school year
- Q&A
PSATs: Taking the Next Steps After Receiving Your Scores
Now that your student has taken the PSAT, what are the next steps? During this Huntington How-to, our education expert will provide an overview of the PSAT and what steps students need to take each year of high school through their senior year after taking this exam.
Our agenda includes:
- What the PSAT is and how to interpret the score
- Sophomore year planning
- Junior and senior year college checklists
- How Huntington can help teens prepare for college
- Your questions during our Q&A
10 Steps to Improve Your Child’s Study Skills
During this Huntington How-to, we will review the importance of developing good study skills and dive into ten ways to improve them. This webinar will have tips for all students, from early learners to students in high school.
- The webinar will cover:
- The importance of good study skills
- The truth about studying
- Self-awareness and studying
- 10 steps to improve your child’s study skills
How Parents & Students Can Recognize Bullying, Report It, and Stop It
To help parents and students better understand what is bullying behavior and how to stop it, Huntington Learning Center is proud to sponsor this webinar with Erica Lee, Psy.D. The webinar will cover:
- What does bullying behavior look like
- How to identify if your student is being bullied by classmates
- How you can take action to stop bullying
- Resources for parents, caregivers, and students
How to Get Your Child on Track for Reading Success
Reading is arguably the most important skill a student needs to succeed in school, yet learning to read is not simple. Parents must be aware of the signs that their children are struggling and take early action if they see them. During this Huntington How-To, our education expert will discuss:
- Signs of reading struggle
- Tips and strategies to help your child build reading basics
- How to support your child as a reader
- What phonemic awareness is and why it's an important part of reading instruction
- Reading milestones your younger reader should acquire throughout elementary school
- How Huntington can help students improve reading/becoming strong readers
How to Make Up for Learning Loss
Millions of parents recognize that the changing academic environment over the last year has created learning gaps for their students. The excitement of a new school year is tempered with concerns such as:
- Is my child behind?
- How much learning loss has my child suffered?
- Will the learning gaps and lack of structured summer education prevent my child from being successful this school year? During this Huntington How-To, our expert discusses helpful tips and strategies parents can use to deal with learning loss and get their students back on track.
How to Prepare for the Fall SAT and ACT Exams
During this Huntington How-To, our education expert will provide an overview of:
- Recent updates to the SAT/ACT
- Why students should test even if a school is “test optional”
- Main differences between the SAT and ACT
- Strategies to improve test results
- General study tips
- How Huntington can help students prepare
- Your questions during our Q&A
Back to School: How to Prepare for the New School Year
If your child has been mainly relaxing and hanging out with friends, it’s time to introduce a little learning to the daily agenda—to get your child prepared for a successful school year.
Many students dealt with a variety of challenges over the last year, including lost motivation and learning loss. If you saw your student struggle through remote learning, the time is now to address these issues and help your student improve their:
- Academic stamina
- Organization and time management
- Persistence
- Attitude about school
Develop a Winning Mindset in School and Life
During this Huntington How-To, Gene and Kevin, of Academic Mindset, will guide parents through the top strategies used by students of all levels to increase motivation and reduce stress in school. You will walk away with tools and resources to create a positive, lasting impact on your student's mindset. This will be especially beneficial for students who are going through any type of transition, whether from middle school to high school, remote learning to in person, or even transitioning to more challenging classes.
What “Test Optional” Really Means for Your College-Bound Student
Join our upcoming webinar for an insightful discussion with Huntington Learning Center owners from two different states. These experts understand the realities facing high school students planning for college and are in tune to what colleges are expecting in today’s admission landscape.
These education and SAT/ACT prep experts will cover:
- The current state of college admissions
- Why many students are still choosing to take the SAT/ACT
- Why Huntington students who have chosen to test (even if applying to a school that has declared itself test optional) are glad that they did
- Open Q & A
Why Summer Learning Is More Important Than Ever for Students with ADHD
Join Huntington ADHD expert, Dr. Mary Rooney, National Board-Certified Child Psychologist and author of Huntington’s ADHD Blog for this valuable webinar. She specializes in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders.
Dr. Rooney will discuss:
- Why kids with ADHD need structure (always and especially during remote learning)
- Creating a summer plan
- How to make your plan ADHD friendly
- Other tips
- How Huntington can help
Preparing for College Admissions: Your Summer Checklist
Join Huntington’s education expert for a webinar on how you and your student can use the summertime to get prepared for college admissions. We will provide a detailed checklist of steps, as well as an overview on the current college admissions environment.
How to Create a Fun Summer Learning Plan
It is time to rebound from a difficult school year with a fun and educational summer that helps get your student ready for next year—whether they’re in elementary, middle or high school.
During this Huntington How-To, we will focus on how you can create a fun summer learning plan that restores your student’s motivation and excitement about school and helps them build a foundation of knowledge for next year.
The webinar will cover:
- The COVID learning slide vs. the typical summer slide
- The importance of creating a learning routine
- How to bring back the FUN: Tips for creating a summer learning schedule for elementary school students
- Sample summer schedule for elementary students
- What summer learning for middle school and high school can look like
- Why summer tutoring is valuable this year especially
How to Be Ready for the Move to High School
Making the move to high school is a big step for every student. Students must adjust to a new building, tougher academic standards, more work and tests, and the growing pressure of preparing for college admissions.
During this Huntington How-To, our education expert provides 8 powerful tips to help you and your student get prepared for the start of a new learning adventure.
Our agenda includes:
- 8 tips to prepare your student for high school
- How to help manage stress
- How to build discipline in your student
- How Huntington can help your student get ready
- Your questions during our Q&A
How to Be Ready for the Move to Middle School
Middle School is a time when students have more tests and homework. This means that your children must build good study habits, learn how to prepare for tests and spend more time on homework.
The move to middle school will have its challenges and it is important to make sure your student is prepared to make this transition with confidence.
During this Huntington How-To, our education expert will cover:
- The current state of education
- Tips to prepare your student for middle school
- How a growth mindset can help
- How to build independence in your child
- And more!
Early Learners: Tips to Help Students Build a Foundation for Academic Success
The early years for students in kindergarten through 3rd grade are all about building strong fundamentals. This is a time when children learn to become independent students—or not. Parents need to ensure that their children build a solid foundation that will serve them well throughout the rest of elementary, middle and high school.
During this Huntington How-To, our education expert reviews the fundamentals that students in kindergarten through third grade need to have, and how parents can best support their students at home to ensure they are successful. The webinar covers the skills that parents should make sure their young learners have before finishing third grade, including:
- Independent reading ability, writing basics and mathematics – on grade level
- Good organizational skills and an understanding of good study skills
- Independence and persistence in challenging situations
- A commitment to learning, growing planning and problem-solving skills
- Warning signs that your child has fallen behind during remote/hybrid learning
The Current State of Standardized Tests for Students
It’s now time for state and standardized exams. During the unprecedented 2019-2020 school year testing requirements varied and now in the 2020-2021 school year, requirements are back. Are your children ready?
As a parent, you undoubtedly have many questions.
During this Huntington How-To, our education expert will review the current state of standardized testing due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We will discuss the types of tests and cover how you can help your student prepare.
The webinar will cover:
- State of standardized testing during the COVID-19 pandemic
- What resuming state standardized tests will mean
- The types of exams and their importance
- How you can help your student prepare for these tests
- How Huntington can help with test preparation
- Your questions during our Q&A
Improve Your Student's Reading and Writing
Reading and writing skills are critical for success in school, and not having them can hold a student back.
Higher levels of reading and writing ability show direct correlations to high critical, creative and analytical thinking, higher self-esteem, better concentration and memory, and a strong vocabulary.
During this Huntington How-To, our education expert will talk about the importance of reading and writing as students mature and move toward college and offer tips and suggestions for parents on how to improve students’ reading and writing ability.
The webinar will cover:
- Why reading and writing skills are vital for overall school success
- Tips for improving your younger student's reading ability
- Tips for improving your younger student's writing ability
- What to do if your older student (late elementary onward) still struggles with reading/writing skills
- How Huntington can help this school year
- Your questions during our Q&A
How Is Your Child Doing in School?
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting growth of online learning have made learning challenging for many students. How is your child really doing in school? and what steps can you take to make sure they are successful and keeping up?
During this Huntington How-To, our education expert will provide an overview of the areas in school that children are struggling with plus tips and techniques for parents to ensure their children are completing homework and preparing well for exams.
The webinar will cover:
- The varying challenges students are facing right now
- How can parents monitor academic progress, homework and studying in this unique school year
- The steps parents can take to make sure students do not fall behind in school
- How Huntington can help this school year
- Your questions during our Q&A
New Year, New Goals: Tips to Create SMART Goals for Your Child
A new year is an opportunity for students to start fresh and set new goals. Using the SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound) goals framework, your child can get motivated and excited to make 2021 a great year.
During this Huntington How-to, you’ll learn how to help your child come up with SMART goals and use them to make the rest of the school year productive and successful.
The webinar will cover:
- What SMART goals are and how to develop them
- 8 tips for parents/children on how to approach the new year with optimism and excitement
- Ways to stay positive and help your child focus on the learning experience, not the obstacles
- How Huntington can help your child this school year
- Q&A
Unwind Your Mind This Holiday Season
Join Huntington Learning Center for “Unwind Your Mind,” an improvised journey through our imagination led by creative animator Jonathan Rosen of Camp Supernow.
Rosen will guide us through a process of creative mindfulness, creating objects spurred by the ideas and suggestions from those who attend this webinar. All the images that get made will then be put into an animation loop and set to music, so we can watch our imaginative impulses take life and evolve before our eyes.
At Huntington Learning Center, the well-being and social and emotional learning of students is important to us. For all parents and students stressed by the changes and pressures of the school year brought on by the COVID pandemic, we are excited to partner with Jonathan Rosen of Camp Supernow to bring you this fun event.
Remote Learning Challenges and How to Help Your Children
Whether your child is in full remote learning or doing hybrid in-person/online school this year, remote learning has been a difficult experience for many families.
From managing technology to logging in for classes, from managing schoolwork to coordinating with teachers, kids and parents everywhere are looking for ways to solve their remote learning challenges.
During this Huntington How-To, our education expert will share tips on how you and your child can work together to overcome the challenges of online and hybrid learning.
The webinar will cover:
- The common challenges of remote learning
- How to create a productive school environment at home
- Ways to stay positive and enjoy the remote learning experience
- How Huntington can help your child this school year
- Q&A
What Should Students Be Doing After Taking the PSAT?
On the road to getting into college, taking the PSAT is the first step many students take. The academic journey through high school to college applications and admissions is a long one, but each year presents important milestones and opportunities.
During this Huntington How-To, our education expert will provide an overview of the PSAT and walk through the steps that students need to take after taking this exam to be well-positioned for the college application process.
The webinar will cover:
- What the PSAT is and how to interpret the score
- Sophomore year planning
- Junior and senior year college checklists
- How Huntington can help teens prepare for college
- Your questions during our Q&A
Navigating the Special Education System in a COVID World
The COVID pandemic has disrupted education and caused significant changes for parents with children in special education.
Many parents have had to change their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and are unsure if the education their child is receiving is equitable or effective.
To address the concerns of parents of special education students, Huntington Learning Center is proud to sponsor this webinar with Cuddy Law Firm, which specializes in special education and special needs planning. Join attorney Alison Morris, Esq., who will talk about the laws governing special education, what children are entitled to in their IEPs and answer your questions.
The webinar will cover:
- The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- What your child is entitled to in their IEP
- The CSE process including evaluations
- What red flags to look out for
- How COVID has impacted certain processes
How to Study for Tests: Tips and Techniques for Middle School and High School
Tests can be intimidating and stressful for middle school and high school students. Whether they are regular exams, mid-terms or finals, or important standardized tests, a lot is riding on students’ performance.
During this Huntington How-To, our education expert shares tips on how students can study and prepare for tests, boost their confidence, and decrease their stress. We will also offer suggestions for parents on how to guide and support their students.
The webinar will cover:
- Why tests are important
- Tips for students on how to study effectively
- Tips for students on the importance of keeping up in school (and how this impacts test prep)
- How Huntington can help this school year
- Your questions during our Q&A
Tips for Making the College Admission Process Smooth
Despite the COVID pandemic, college admissions remain a competitive and important process for high school students. With the current situation, many colleges and universities are rethinking their admissions process with the goal of streamlining forms and recruiting more diverse student populations.
During this Huntington How-To, our education expert provides an overview on the current college admissions environment, outline key steps for high school students to follow, and discuss what parents and students need to think about as they get closer to applying for college.
The webinar will cover:
- The current college admissions environment
- How to get started as a freshman
- Sophomore year planning
- Junior and senior year checklists
- Should your student take the SAT/ACT and other tests
- How Huntington can help
Homework Help: Tips to Be Successful with Homework/At-Home Learning
Homework is a common source of stress during a regular year, but with many changes to school this year, homework might look a little or a lot different these days—and new challenges might already be cropping up.
Watch this skills-focused webinar in which our education expert will address……
- How homework might vary depending on your child’s learning setup
- Tips for children to be successful—whether doing “traditional” practice or extension homework or completing at-home school work
- Parents’ appropriate level of homework involvement
- …and more
College-Approved Tips for Writing Excellent Admission Essays
You know that the essay is one additional component of the college admission package that bolsters students’ overall application. But what are colleges looking for in the essay?
During this Huntington How-To, our education expert goes over the importance of the college essay and reviews tips for students on how to make their essays stand out. We’ll also share tips straight from colleges and universities around the country on how to put the best foot forward on the essay.
The webinar also covers:
- Creating an essay writing schedule
- The perfect essay editing process
- A “red flag” checklist (essay don'ts)
Helping Children Prevent Bullying and Social Isolation
With National Bullying Prevention Month right around the corner in October, Huntington Learning Center will hold a very special webinar on how to help children with bullying and social isolation.
During this Huntington How-To, we are going to take a detailed look at bullying so parents can understand the different types of bullying that exist, what it does to children psychologically, and how to see it and take steps to help overcome it. This special webinar will be presented by Dr. Amanda Morales, Psy.D. and sponsored by Huntington Learning Center.
The webinar will cover:
- What is bullying and different types
- The effects of bullying
- How “being virtual” can create more social isolation
- How to know if your child is being bullied or is bullying others
- What steps you can take to handle bullying and social isolation at home
How to Overcome Challenges for the New School Year
The 2020–2021 school year is different than any other school year in history, and it’s essential that families adapt—and quickly.
During this Huntington How-To, our education expert addresses the biggest differences between a “typical” school year and this school year, as well as new challenges children might face in the remote/hybrid school setting, and tips to overcome them.
The webinar also covers:
- Common school challenges children deal with in a “typical” school year How to create a good at-home school environment that maximizes productivity and addresses these challenges
- Stress management techniques
- How Huntington can help this school year
- ...and more
How to Improve Studying and Homework Completion
With back to school in full swing, parents may already be feeling the struggles of a remote learning environment or a hybrid in-person/remote approach for their child. It’s essential to get your child on track to have a successful school year.
During this Huntington How-To, our education expert shares tips to improve studying and achieve homework completion, no matter how your child went back to school.
The webinar also covers:
- How to identify road blocks in your child’s learning
- Tips to structure your child’s time and create an environment that improves homework performance
- The importance of studying and organization and common school challenges
- Tips to ensure study time is productive
- How Huntington can help this school year
- And more
How to Navigate the College Admissions Process During COVID-19
The start of any school year is exciting and overwhelming for high school students, but in a “COVID-19” school year, much has changed—including the college admissions process. During this Huntington How-To, our education expert gives tips and advice for parents and their college-bound teens to stay on track for a great school year.
We’ll also address:
- The current college admissions environment
- Reasons students should still take the SAT/ACT
- What “test optional” means and how it affects teens this school year
- A college admissions checklist and tips for upperclassmen and underclassmen
- Overview of the SAT and the ACT
- …and more
How to Create Structure at Home for Children with ADHD
With some students already back at school and some gearing up for the new school year, you may have found that creating structure is more difficult due to the way school ended.
During this Huntington How-To, you will learn how to create a structured home environment for optimal learning for your child with ADHD.
The webinar will also cover:
- Why students with ADHD need structure
- Tips to create a plan for remote learning, hybrid and/or in-school learning
- Important activities to incorporate into each day
- Home accommodations that will help your child focus and be productive
- How to make your child’s learning plan ADHD friendly
- How Huntington can help
How to Navigate a Remote and/or Blended School Year: Tips to help your children succeed with remote learning while you maintain your work and life schedule
It’s back-to-school time, but for many children, the plan for the 2020-2021 school year is remote learning or a hybrid of remote and in-person learning. How can parents help their children succeed this school year?
During this Huntington How-To, our education expert will discuss tips for learning at home and getting equipped with the right at-home learning setup.
The webinar will also cover:
- How to communicate with teachers during this unique school year
- Creating a schedule and expectations for a daily routine setup that work for your child (such as Huntington Study Hall)
- Helping children achieve school-life balance (and work-life balance for you)
- Managing stress
- Resources to help
- How Huntington can help
How to Turn the College Admission Essay into a College Acceptance Letter
The college admission essay can bolster a student’s overall application package. As the school year begins, seniors should start getting ahead of the college admissions process by working on their college essay (and other high school students can start to think about out how they’ll tackle the task when the time comes for them to start college applications).
During this Huntington How-To, you and your high school student will learn how to plan and compose a great college essay.
Our expert will discuss:
- The importance of the college essay
- The types of essays teens can expect colleges to request (Common Application and other)
- How to choose a compelling essay topic
- Tips for writing a great essay
- How Huntington can help
How Parents Can Help Their Children Prepare for the New School Year
Transitioning back to school is always a challenge for both students and parents but under the circumstances we are facing with COVID-19, it is even harder. The new school year may look different for many but being prepared and ready is still essential.
During this Huntington How-To, our education expert will discuss a wide range of topics when it comes to going back to school, including:
- General back to school tips
- Remote learning tips
- What changes to expect and how to talk to your child about it
- Strategies to make the whole school year successful
- Huntington Study Hall
- And More
SAT, ACT, and SAT Subject Tests: What Parents Need to Know
As high school students gear up for a new school year, it is important that they are familiar with the SAT, ACT and SAT Subject Tests and the changes to expect for the rest of 2020 and beyond.
During this Huntington webinar, our education expert will discuss a wide range of topics when it comes to these important exams, including:
- Differences between the exams
- Updates to the SAT and ACT that are forthcoming
- Information about “test optional”
- SAT Subject Tests and why students should take them
- Test-taking strategies
Making the Most of Summer Break
The start of school is just around the corner, and this year, students are facing unique circumstances. That’s why it’s essential that your child use the rest of the summer wisely to get ready for the new school year.
During this Huntington webinar, our education expert will give parents tips on how to start getting ready now for back-to-school success.
Our expert will also discuss:
- Why summer learning is important
- The COVID-19 slide and how to minimize it
- Incorporating fun and academic learning into each day
- Setting goals for both summer and the new school year
How to Talk to Your Child About Difficult Situations
Join our next Huntington How-To and learn essential tips in speaking with your child during a difficult situation. This special webinar will be presented by Dr. Amanda Morales, Psy.D. and sponsored by the Huntington Learning Center.
During this webinar Dr. Morales will discuss:
- The importance of talking with your child
- Things to take into consideration before you start the conversation
- Tips to use while talking to your child
- What to do after and how to follow up
- Resources available
Summer Tips for Elementary and Middle School Students
Finding a balance between summer learning and summer fun can be a challenge for some parents. During this Huntington How-To, our expert will walk you through ways for your child to stay happy, engaged and learning this summer.
- Importance of summer learning
- Thinking outside the box and having fun
- Tips to stay engaged
- Summer academic activities
- Huntington Advantage
Tips for Writing a Great College Essay
The college essay is an important component to the college admissions process, especially now with “test optional”. During this Huntington How-To, you and your child will learn how to prepare and compose a great college essay.
Our expert will discuss:
- The importance of the college essay
- Differences between the common app and individual essays
- What to write about
- Tips for writing a great essay
- How Huntington can help
Helping Children Connect During a Socially Disconnected Time
Children need to play and develop social skills even in a pandemic. This webinar will provide tips and ideas to help families cope during these times and create positive and engaging environments to connect.
During this webinar our guest speaker, Caroline Magquire, M. Ed., will discuss:
- The importance of unstructured, imaginative play for all ages
- How to help your child tell a more engaging, communicative story
- Why empathy is so important
- Reading body language, social cues, verbal intonation and more
- Coping with worry and anxiety
Create a Productive Schedule with Your Child this Summer
It’s critical to establish structure and routine during the summer, especially this year when students have been remote learning for months.
This Huntington How-To webinar will walk us through tips to create daily schedules and routines that will include both fun and educational activities.
- The importance of routine
- Summer academic activities
- Creating a schedule
- Huntington Advantage
- And more!
Coping Through COVID: The Importance of Mental Health
Join our webinar to learn about potential effects this pandemic has on families and strategies to cope. This special webinar will be presented by Dr. Amanda Morales, Psy.D. and sponsored by the Huntington Learning Center.
- The effect this pandemic has had on people, especially children (there continues to be so many big changes for families from school closures, standardize test cancellations, graduation postponements and cancellations and more all at once!)
- Common reactions during this time
- The importance of mental health and our overall well-being
- Identifying coping techniques and strategies to build resilience for parents and children alike
- When to seek additional help and resources that are available
The “COVID Slide” and Summer Learning: A Parent’s Guide
This webinar to give you tips on how to make the most of this summer and how you can help your child go back to school after summer break with stronger skills and confidence.
Our expert will discuss:
- The COVID-19 Slide
- Benefits of summer learning
- Building skills outside the classroom
- Huntington’s Advantage Program
Advocating for Your Special Needs Child During a Pandemic
Join our next webinar to learn about advocating for your special needs child during COVID-19. This webinar will be presented by Giulia Frasca, Esq. of Barger & Gaines and sponsored by Huntington Learning Center.
During this webinar we will discuss:
- Your child’s basic legal rights under the Federal and State Education Laws.
- What supports are available if your child is struggling in school.
- What you need to know to be informed, engaged, and empowered.
- How does the COVID-19 pandemic and school closures affect your rights.
Transitioning from Junior to Senior Year of High School: What to Know About College Admissions and Entrance Exams
This live webinar will include a very special Q&A session with a Huntington owner, Lorie Strennen. Lorie has been in the Huntington community since 1990 and is an expert in the field of education including test prep and college admissions.
Along with a Q&A session, we will discuss:
- The current state of college admissions
- How juniors are being impacted
- Next steps to take going into senior year
- How Huntington can help
Effectively Monitoring Students' Progress During Remote Learning
This webinar will be presented by the Learning Disabilities Association of America and sponsored by Huntington Learning Center.
During this webinar a parent and teacher duo will discuss:
- What is progress monitoring
- How do educators monitor progress for students with IEPs in a typical educational environment
- Challenges in progress monitoring in a remote environment - teacher and parent perspectives
- What parents and teachers can do to effectively monitor progress in a remote learning environment
Who Should Attend: Parents with students with IEPs
Homework Help: Tips for Parents to Reduce Homework Frustration
We understand many parents have been handling remote learning for over a month now and the frustration level may be high. Schoolwork has now become homework and navigating being a parent, who also may have to teach, is difficult. Join Huntington Learning Center’s upcoming webinar, where our education expert will discuss:
- The homework battle and how to avoid it
- Ways to structure your child’s time and environment to improve homework performance
- Tactics on dealing with students at home during the COVID crisis
- How Huntington can help with homework
How to Prepare and Navigate the Changes to the College Admissions Process
With college admissions changing, being prepared is even more important. Join Huntington’s upcoming webinar, where our education expert will discuss:
- The college admissions environment
- Information you should know about the SAT and ACT
- Strategies to improve test scores
- Changes to the ACT
- What test optional means
How to Get the Most From Online Learning and Technology: Tips to help your children succeed with remote learning while juggling your own work and responsibilities
Join Huntington’s upcoming webinar, which will offer tips to overcome the challenges of “going to school” from home. We’ll go over balancing your work responsibilities with helping your child navigate this new school format and making sure to take care of your and your children’s mental health.
Q&A with the Learning Disabilities Association of America: Using your Student's IEP or 504 to Guide Instruction at Home
This live event will be presented by Monica McHale-Small, PhD and Cindy Cipoletti, Esq. both members of the Learning Disabilities Association of America and sponsored by Huntington Learning Center.
During this webinar, LDA will discuss:
- Thoughts on supporting your child's education at home during this pandemic
- IEPs and 504s: What are they and how can they help you now
- Remote Learning, accountability and other parent concerns
Creating Structure at Home for Children with ADHD
This webinar is designed to help parents who have children with ADHD and need tips on how to make this time at home less stressful and more productive.
Dr. Rooney will discuss:
- Why kids with ADHD need structure during remote learning
- Creating a plan while at home
- How to make your plan ADHD friendly
- Other tips
Remote Learning: How to Keep Your Child Engaged - Tips to Maximize Learning at Home
Join Huntington Learning Center as we dive into a wide array of topics affecting both parents and students currently acclimating to a new remote learning environment. During this webinar we will discuss:
- How to prepare for remote learning
- Strategies for completing work at home
- What to do if your child has an IEP
- Overcoming common challenges
College Admissions Timeline: Understanding the Journey
THIS WEBINAR PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF THE TASKS AND MILESTONES PARENTS SHOULD KNOW FOR THEIR COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENTS
Standardized and State Tests: What You Need to Know
This webinar offers parents insights and understanding of the impact of different types of standardized testing. During this webinar we will cover:
- What are the Types of Exams
- What Importance Do They Have
- ACT/SAT & AP Exams
- Upcoming Changes to the ACT
Bullying Prevention
In coordination with National Bullying Prevention Month, Huntington Learning Center is working with Mallory’s Army to bring you the tools you & your family need to help prevent bullying in your community.Join us to learn how you and your student be a part of the solution to prevent bullying. We will discuss:
- Mallory’s Army
- What the responsibility of schools & parents is
- How bullying has changed
- What we can do to move forward
- Volunteerism & how we can help others
- Building empathy when social media is at our fingertips 24/7
Back to School: What You Need To Know
The transition back to school can be daunting for any student, but especially for those who are unprepared. Switching from summer to school mode brings new challenges every year, especially as workloads and subject difficulty changes with each grade. We have put together 12 tips we feel will best prepare your student for the year ahead. This 1-hour webinar will cover:
- Setting expectations for the year
- How to identify road blocks
- Curbing back to school jitters
- And more!
Making the Move to High School
The transition from one grade to the next can be daunting for any student, but especially for those entering high school. Their workload increases, teachers expect more, they partake in more activities, and the list keeps going. We have put together 8 tips we feel will best prepare your student for the next four years.
Join our education expert on July 24th to learn how to help your student conquer high school. Our expert will discuss:
- Tips to prepare your student for high school
- How to help manage stress
- How to build discipline in your teen
- And more!
Making the Move to Middle School
The transition from one grade to the next can be daunting for any student, but especially for those entering middle school. Their classes will get bigger, teachers expect more, there’s more homework, and the list keeps going. We have put together 8 tips we feel will best prepare your student for the school year ahead.
Join our education expert on July 10th to learn how to help your student conquer middle school. Our expert will discuss:
- Tips to prepare your student for middle school,
- How a growth mindset can help,
- How to build independence in your child,
- And more!
SUMMER LEARNING: A PARENT'S GUIDE
Find out how you can help your child return to school in the fall with stronger skills and more confidence through the following topics.
- Benefits of summer learning
- The "Summer Slide"
- Building skills outside the classroom
- Huntington's proven method
ADHD: Information and Tips for Parents
This event will be presented by Dr. Mary Rooney, National Board Certified Child Psychologist and ADHD expert. Dr. Rooney specializes in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders.
Dr. Mary Rooney will join Huntington Learning Center for a live webinar on March 5th to discuss
- ADHD overview and how ADHD affect learning,
- Tips for motivating students with ADHD,
- Homework strategies for parents of students with ADHD,
- And more!
16 TIPS TO HELP YOUR CHILD GET GREAT REPORT CARD
During this free event, our expert will go over some of the common report card pitfalls students experience followed by a presentation of informative tips regarding how your child can earn a good report card in 2019. Our expert will also answer your questions about these tips, as well as discuss topics such as: • Study habits • Test preparation • Homework • Time management • Teacher communication • And more!
STUDY SKILLS FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND
High school and college students are presented with challenging course work and must manage a daunting amount of responsibilities each day. With children seeking out more activities and interests outside of school, developing effective study skills is essential to success. Without study skills, your child will not be able to manage all the demands on their time. This webinar will review common studying challenges and address study skills and strategies that can help both parents and students achieve study skills success!
HOMEWORK: A PARENT’S SURVIVAL GUIDE
Every day, millions of parents are engaged in a homework battle with their children. Although homework helps develop good study habits, parents and children often face confusion with lessons, struggle with learning styles, and grapple with the right motivational techniques. This webinar will review ways in which Huntington Learning Center can assist both parent and students with their homework so that they can learn and achieve.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE SAT OR ACT – TEST PREPARATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND PARENTS
With the ACT and SAT increasingly important in the college admission process, it is important to take time to prepare for these tests now. Huntington Learning Center, experts in test preparation, cordially invite you to watch a free, online discussion with our ACT and SAT test expert. The goal of this event is to discuss the college admissions process, walk through aspects of the test, discuss how to prepare for either the ACT or SAT test.
