Webinar Library
Unlocking Academic Achievement: Emotion Regulation Strategies for Students with ADHD
This webinar will cover:
- Emotion Dysregulation: An overlooked symptom of ADHD. When most people think of ADHD, they think of hyperactive behavior or difficulties paying attention. What doesn’t often spring to mind are intense emotional ups and downs. But this symptom is deeply rooted in the ADHD brain. In fact, many experts define it as a hallmark symptom of ADHD.
- How Difficulties with Emotion Regulation Impact Academic Performance
- Case Examples of Emotion Dysregulation During Homework
- Strategies for Success
Making the Most of the College Search with Jeff Selingo
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 talk with three veteran admissions leaders about the trends they’re seeing and what it means for the next admissions cycles.
Joining Jeff in a wide-ranging conversation about admissions and the college search will be:
- Rick Clark, Executive Director for Strategic Student Access at Georgia Tech and co-author of The Truth about College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together
- Erin Verity, Associate Director of Admissions, Florida State University
- Ben Toll, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, George Washington University
During this webinar, you will learn:
- How to design a balanced college list.
- Ways to engage the family in the college search without it overwhelming your high school years.
- How to develop a testing strategy.
- What colleges are looking for in applicants.
- Ways to make the most of college visits.
Navigating the Path to College Acceptances with Jeff Selingo
You’ve probably heard the stories from older students about the hunger games that college admissions has become as seniors apply to more and more colleges than ever before. Yes, college admissions has become more competitive, but there are pathways to navigating a process that is full of discovery and joy.
In this webinar, bestselling author Jeff Selingo, who has written about higher education and admissions for nearly three decades, will explain how to navigate the college search, whether it’s your first time or third time. You’ll also hear from Rick Clark, who heads up undergraduate admissions at Georgia Tech and is co-author of The Truth about College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together.
During this webinar, you will learn:
- How to compile your college list
- Ways to talk about college costs as a family
- Crafting your applications
- How the SAT/ACT are used in admissions
- What the college rankings mean
How to balance school/activities with ADHD presented by Dr. Mary Rooney
In this webinar, Dr. Mary Rooney, a clinical child psychologist and nationally recognized ADHD expert, will teach parents how to balance school/activities with ADHD and offer suggestions for time management.
The webinar will also cover:
- The difference between over-scheduling and under-scheduling children with ADHD
- The benefits and disadvantages of scheduling activities (including social impact and screen time)
- How to build blocks of time management for younger students
- Additional time management tips and tricks for older students
The IEP Process: Exploring the Parent's Role presented by the Learning Disability Association
What this webinar will cover:
- Understanding the Basics- IEPs vs 504 plans, and introduction to the evaluation process
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Participating in the IEP and 504 meetings
- Empowering Parents as Advocates
A New Academic Year, A New Admissions Landscape
As high school juniors start their college search and seniors finish up theirs, families are navigating a changed admissions landscape.
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 what to expect in the admissions cycles ahead and how best to prepare for what’s next. You’ll also hear directly from an admissions dean about what colleges are looking for in applicants.
Navigating the Digital SAT: Essential Insights and Strategies for Parents and Students
Attention, parents of high school students planning to apply for college: the SAT college entrance exam is going digital in March 2024. 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.
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