Table of Contents:

• SOAR® Study Skills Tutoring Enrichment Guide
• Introducing SOAR® Study Skills
• SOAR®'s Tutoring Enrichment Guide
• Three Criteria for Being "Student-Friendly"
• With a student-friendly system for learning and organizing, everyone wins...
• What's Included in the Tutoring Enrichment Guide?
• Why is the Tutoring Enrichment Guide Unique?
• Can I Afford This?
• Don't Delay!
• FAQ
• What Will You Get With the Tutoring Enrichment Guide?

SOAR® Study Skills Tutoring Enrichment Guide

A Multi-Media Guide for Tutoring, After-School Programs, Summer Programs, and Enrichment Classes

Do you need an effective system for teaching study skills and organizational strategies?

Are you tired of reinventing the wheel?

Schools are not teaching students how to learn or get organized. Parents are frustrated when they see their "smart" children are not working to their potential in school. Students get poor test grades and loose assignments. They are apathetic and not engaged in school because they see no relevance.

Even "good" students are suffering from disorganization and poor time management. They would love to know how to cut their study time down while still getting good grades.

Study skills are virtually ignored in K-12 schools because national and state curriculum standards are focused on content. There is very little, if any, emphasis on learning or processing skills. This is a frightening thought as our Information Age rapidly progresses and content changes daily.

Students are not prepared to learn, let alone learn quickly or efficiently. They simply rehearse and memorize information so they can remember it just long enough to get through a test. (If they are lucky!)

Students are taught ineffective and inefficient organizational strategies. The traditional method of having a separate folder and separate notebook for each class means that students are managing 12-16 different folders and notebooks at any one time. This is the equivalent of having 12-16 different email inboxes to keep track of each day! No wonder organization is a problem for students! No wonder parents are frustrated!

In desperation, parents flock to local tutoring centers and the internet for help. Their children do not necessarily need help with reading or math...they just need help learning how to learn. They need study skills. But, there are not many study skills resources available. What is available is not usually student-friendly. Therefore, even if students do learn skills, they likely will not use most of what they learn.

Introducing SOAR® Study Skills

SOAR® Study Skills is a system of student-friendly strategies that teaches students how to organize and how to learn (see more about our criteria for "student-friendly" below).

-Aligned to ACT's WorkKeys and the 21st Century Skills.

-Based on sound, educational research.

SOAR® teaches basic, fundamental learning and organizing skills that allow students to be more efficient and effective in school. Strategies are presented in a simple pattern...one logical step after another. They learn how to efficiently:

-Manage time

-Organize papers

-Take notes

-Plan homework & projects

-Improve reading comprehension

-Set goals

-Organize space

-Take tests

-Communicate with parents & teachers

-Write papers

Most importantly, SOAR® teaches students WHY each strategy works, which provides two benefits:

1. Students are not confused over when to use strategies or how to apply them.

2. Because students will learn the principles behind the strategies, they can add some "personalization," giving them ownership.

SOAR®'s Tutoring Enrichment Guide

The Tutoring Enrichment Guide presents the SOAR® content in six multi-media sections. The lessons are ready to go, requiring little preparation time from you. This electronic resource includes over 100 visual slides that will facilitate instruction for you and promote better learning for your students. Each slide includes teacher tips and instructor notes to provide plenty of background information and assistance with the content.

Each of the six sections include a spiral review to tie previous learning into new concepts. The strategies in SOAR® layer nicely into one another, so the spiral review is a great way to build learning connections and help make the information more permanent for your students.

The SOAR® Tutoring Enrichment Guide is not your traditional "teacher's guide!" Study skills have traditionally had a reputation of being boring. Since I completely disagree, I had to create a resource with vitality; something that will visually communicate... "Study skills can be exciting!"

The material is presented via 100+ multi-media slides, providing visual demonstrations and interactive activities. Pacing recommendations are also provided for core elements of the SOAR® System, to help tutors and instructors of enrichment/after-school classes maximize their time with students.

The visuals and interactive slides demonstrate strategies and reinforce concepts. The electronic, multi-media nature of the program is especially engaging for students with learning disabilities (LD) or ADHD.

Three Criteria for Being "Student-Friendly"

The antidote to boring study skills is a system of skills and strategies that are (listed in order of importance): 

-Time-efficient,

-Effective, and 

-Apply across all content-areas!

Time-efficiency is the first and most critical step for student buy-in! If students perceive that a strategy or skill is going to take a long time and involve a lot of work, they "check out."  However, if they see that a strategy will actually reduce their study time, they perk up and pay attention!

Next, they must be effective! When students discover how much easier it can be to organized, take notes, read textbooks, and study for tests, they will automatically develop the intrinsic motivation to use their new-found skills and develop more of their own!

Finally, the skills must apply across all content areas. When study skills apply across all content areas, there is NO confusion about when to use a skill. It's that simple!

With a student-friendly system for learning and organizing, everyone wins...

Students quickly develop greater confidence in themselves and have an increased sense of motivation once they discover that school can be easier and learning can be fun! 

"I was getting C's and D's. Now I am getting A's and B's! I learned how to be organized and how to study...it has made such a difference!"

-Katie H., 11th Grade Student

"Life is so much easier!"

-Holly Z., 9th Grade Student

Parents find that homework battles disappear once they have learned how to help their child study better and how to communicate more effectively.

"Everything is practical and easy to do. Great tips! My son set up a SOAR® Binder and it is working for him!"

-Janet C., Elementary and Middle School Parent

"Kurt is more focused about his time management. The jar of priorities made a big impact on how he uses him time on a daily basis."

-Lachele M., Middle School Parent

Teachers discover that significantly more homework is turned in on time, less time is wasted on lost assignments and supplies, and students score better on quizzes, tests, and writing assignments.

"I have concluded, FINALLY, that the SOAR® Study Skills program is the best I have ever seen, offering the most comprehensive coverage of the needs of the students I service."

-Rita L., School Success Educator

Administrators are happy when scores on standardized tests increase because students have not only learned how to take tests but have learned how to think more critically.

"I wanted to let you know that our parents are still saying great things about SOAR®. Many of the comments center on how practical everything is...Several parents are doing the weekly meeting and they love it!"

-Dave S., Middle School Assistant Principal

What's Included in the Tutoring Enrichment Guide?

Sample Teacher Page: - Slide image (top) - Suggested Time-Frame - Instructor notes

The Tutoring Enrichment Guide provides instructional resources to accompany the SOAR® Study Skills workbook. It includes:

-6 Ready-to-Go Lessons so that you can start teaching study skills today! Each lesson is approximately one hour in length.

-Over 100 slides for student instruction and instructor reference. The slides provide visual demonstrations and interactive activities to support the content in the book. 

-Teaching tips and instructor notes. Every slide provides tips and recommendations for instructors, as well as pointers on how to deal with common concerns or objections from students. 

-Pacing guidelines. The instruction is broken down into six sessions. Each slide also has a recommended time-frame to assist with planning. This structure can be modified by instructors, but provides general guidelines for planning purposes. 

-Complimentary parent resources. We provide many free resources and articles on our website that you are free to distribute to parents. The information compliments what students are learning in SOAR® and provides pointers on how parents can support strategies at home.

The Tutoring Enrichment Guide was designed to be flexible. You can use the electronic slides for instruction and/or print notes for your instructional reference. The content is broken down in six sessions, but can be condensed down to four sessions or expanded over twelve. It was created for educators working with students in a short time-span (typically 6-12 hours total).

Why is the Tutoring Enrichment Guide Unique?

It is student-friendly. The "tone" of our materials is respectful of students as young adults, not condescending, as some other programs tend to be. And, all of our strategies pass the "student-friendly litmus test," based on the three criteria listed earlier.

It is interactive and application-oriented. The lessons are built on the belief that students must understand the relevance of a topic or strategy and must apply the skills they learn right away to ensure long-term mastery. The course is structured to be action-oriented.

There is no confusion. Most study skills resources provide a list of random strategies, but students remain unclear about when they should use them. All SOAR® strategies apply across subject-areas, so there is no confusion.

Spiral review is built-in for long-term learning! The SOAR® program is a progression of strategies that interrelate to one another. The Tutoring Enrichment Guide builds on that interrelation for a natural "spiral review." Instructors are guided through a process to help students connect past learning to new concepts. Since connections are the life-blood of learning (as students will learn in SOAR®), the program is designed for long-term retention.

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Can I Afford This?

The question is, can you afford not to have it? There is a growing demand for study skills and very few tutors or programs offering solutions that work. At SOAR®, we field several requests a week from parents who are looking for "local" resources to help their students.

With the SOAR® Tutoring Enrichment Guide, you will have a complete, turn-key system that is effective and that meets parent demand!

Promoting yourself as a "study skills tutor" or "study skills teacher" will give you a great advantage! Parents are desperately looking for study skills help. Start introducing yourself as a "Study Skills Teacher," and you will find that nearly everyone will respond with, "Oh, I need you for my son!" Or, "Where were you when I was in school?" (This has been my experience for the past 15 years!)

Don't Delay!

There are many reasons why you should not wait to take advantage of this offer:

1. You can make an immediate difference in the lives of students and their families! In your local area, there are dozens of families who are desperate for the skills you can teach them. There is always a "season" for study skills:

-Back-to-School: Parents are anxious to get their children off to a great start. 

-November-April: Parents are anxious over report cards and final exams! 

-May-August: Parents want to take advantage of summer learning opportunities and get a head-start for fall.

Don't let another season pass you by! 

2. You can make an immediate difference in your life! Teaching study skills can be a win-win situation for you; you can make a positive difference for others while also making some additional income. Why wait? 

3. This offer will not last. We are currently designing a new platform for this resource and it will soon be offered only as a web-based monthly subscription. Act now and you can own this resource for good, with a one-time investment. 

4. There is no risk. We offer a full money-back guarantee. We will issue a full refund if the program does not deliver results. See below for details.

FAQ

 How is the program delivered?

The Tutoring Enrichment Guide is delivered electronically. After your payment is received and verified, you will receive an email with a link and access instructions.

Is it strictly electronic or is available as a hard-copy?

The Tutoring Enrichment Guide is delivered to you electronically, but you will have the option to print a hard-copy for planning and reference purposes.

Do you accept installments?

Yes, you will have the option to pay one full price or make three installments. If you are interested in paying in installments, please call one of our customer service representatives at 800.390.SOAR.

Can I use a purchase order?

We accept purchase orders from schools. You may fax your PO to us at: 888.676.8481.

 Will I need any other supplies to teach this program?

Yes, you will need one copy of the SOAR® Study Skills book for each student. You can purchase student books in bulk (20-35% discount on 4 or more books) and resell them to parents at retail price. We recommend charging a "supply fee" to cover the cost of the book and a few additional supplies, as noted below...

In addition to the student book, we also recommend a binder, plastic folders, and notebook paper to help students establish the binder system that is a cornerstone organizational strategy in SOAR®. The cost of additional supplies will vary, depending on what you chose to provide. The price range is typically $3-$10 per student and can be covered if you assess a supply fee. We do provide a "Guide for Purchasing Additional Supplies."

 Can this program be used on a Mac or a PC?

The program works on both Mac and PC.

 Tell me more about the guarantee.

If you do not see results with the Tutoring Enrichment Guide within 90 days, you may relinquish your license for a refund. We will simply ask you to submit answers to a few questions designed to help us improve our product.

 Is support available?

Our staff is available to answer logistical questions and ensure that you can access and use the program properly.

 How long will I own the program?

You will receive a life-time license.

What Will You Get With the Tutoring Enrichment Guide?

An effective, student-friendly program. SOAR® is in over 700 schools nationwide and is growing rapidly! It is aligned to 21st Century Skills, ACT's WorkKeys, and has a documented research-basis (found on our website). The program is popular because it is effective! All components and strategies have passed through our three criteria for being "student-friendly."

Ready-made lesson plans with visual and interactive demonstrations. Visuals are a powerful educational resource and are especially important for LD (learning disabled) or ADHD students. With the SOAR® Tutoring Enrichment Guide, you have much more than a "flat," two-dimensional notebook...you have a colorful and lively presentation resource to share with your students!

An advantage over your competition! Study skills are largely ignored in schools and educational institutions. When you advertise that you teach "study skills," you will attract attention! Parents are looking for help, but are having a hard time finding helpful options.

Parent resources. The SOAR® program is built to empower students. But, parents need to know what they are investing and how they can support their children with homework on the home-front. We provide many resources that you are free to distribute to parents.

Bulk discounts on books. We provide a 20-35% discount on bulk book orders (4 or more). You may purchase books in bulk and resell them to participating families for retail price.

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