2027 Academic Support & Student Well-Being Conference

Explore how a small-group elective course, Academic Seminar, can transform executive functioning and academic skills for students in grades 6-12. Learn how Academic Seminar empowers students to build essential skills like organization, time management, study habits, goal setting, and self-advocacy through weekly coaching. Discover how instructors support students in a small group setting, offering targeted guidance in tracking assignments, improving communication with teachers, and mastering core subject content. Examine strategies for fostering student independence while maintaining strong school-home collaboration through intentional parent communication. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas for implementing or enhancing small-group academic support programs on their own campuses.