MAIA Education

As we approach the end of the year, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the MAIA community for your support. We're thrilled to announce the launch of our Girls & Executive Function Groups starting in January. This initiative aims to empower middle and high school girls with essential skills to navigate academic challenges. The group will provide a supportive environment where girls can learn, connect, and grow.

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Happy Holidays and Announcing Our New Girls & Executive Function Groups Email from MAIA Education Resource Center   December Newsletter Dear MAIA Community,  As we head into the final weeks of the year, we want to say a big thank-you for being part of MAIA. It’s been a

Does your daughter struggle with homework and time management? She is not alone and we can help! Our new weekly Girls & EF Group program teach middle and high school girls practical strategies to work with their brains, not against them.

To learn more about our weekly sessions, or to register, click the links in below:

Winter Dates: Tuesday, January 13 - Tuesday, March 17

Grades 7 & 8 meet from 4:00 - 5:00pm
Grades 9 & 10 meet from 5:15 - 6:15pm

Register for Winter Sessions: https://conta.cc/4oy6KTS

Spring Dates: Tuesday, April 7 - Tuesday, June 2

Grades 7 & 8 meet from 4:00 - 5:00pm
Grades 9 & 10 meet from 5:15 - 6:15pm

Register for Spring Sessions: https://conta.cc/48yhPyl

November is here! Check out our tips to support your student's success.
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Guidance for Academic Confidence and Growth Email from MAIA Education Resource Center   November Newsletter Dear MAIA Community, November is a great time to pause, take stock, and think about how your student is doing both in and out of the cla

Title: "Webinar: How to Help Teens Grow Through the College Application Process"

Description:

The college application process can be a stressful time for teenagers and their parents alike. From choosing the right school to writing compelling essays, there are a lot of decisions to be made. However, with the right guidance and support, this process can also be an opportunity for personal growth and development.

We hope that you will find this webinar valuable and informative, whether you're a parent, educator, or anyone who works with teenagers.

New Blog Post How to Help Teens Grow Through the College Application

When a high school student is struggling in school – whether for academic, social-emotional, or other reasons – it could be time to consider other school options. This isn’t a decision to be made lightly since a school transition, even when it’s the right approach, is a big deal for a teenager. However, finding the right school environment could be the key to helping your child thrive during these critical years.

Check out our article, "Should You Consider a School Transition for Your Teen?" to find out common reasons to consider a transfer and how to find the best school option for your child.

Should you consider a school transition for your teen? When a high school student is struggling in school – whether for academic, social-emotional, or other reasons – it could be time to consider other school options. This isn’t a decision to be made lightly since a school transition, even when it’s the right approach, is a big deal for a teenag...

We invite you to join us for our upcoming in-person, interdisciplinary panel discussion, When to Worry about an Anxious Child. This event will be hosted at the Alexander Robertson School, and we are honored to have Head of School, Brinton Parsen, join us with Donna Dalgetty, MD, Anna Goodearl, PhD, Jerry Pavlon-Blum, EDM, MA, and Sharon Thomas, MSc, MSEd. This dynamic and comprehensive discussion will address the medical, social/emotional, parenting and academic needs typically seen in children and adolescents experiencing anxiety. Whether you are a parent or a professional, you will leave this presentation equipped with knowledge and resources.

Topics and questions discussed will include:

📌What are the signs of anxiety?
📌What are the different kinds of anxiety?
📌How can anxiety affect a child emotionally?
📌How can anxiety affect a child academically?
📌What can you do if you see signs of anxiety in your child?
📌What resources are available?

Location: Alexander Robertson School, 3 West 95th Street, New York, NY
Tickets: $35 per person
For tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-to-worry-about-an-anxious-child-tickets-445146072887?aff=affiliate1

Competitive private schools, boarding schools, and most specialized New York City high schools require that students take a standardized admissions exam. Careful, timely preparation can make a big difference.

Find out why it's important to prepare and when to start preparing in our article on "Preparing for High School Admission Tests (ISEE / SSAT / SHSAT / HSPT)." https://tinyurl.com/47pk57zk

In-Person Presentation : Raising Complex Teens with ADHD/LD/Anxiety A Panel Discussion and Networking Opportunity

Join us for our upcoming in-person, interdisciplinary panel discussion, Raising Complex Teens with ADHD/LD/Anxiety.

Time & Location
May 09, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
New York, 24 W 74th St, New York, NY 10023, EUA

About the event
We invite you to join us for our upcoming in-person, interdisciplinary panel discussion, Raising Complex Teens with ADHD/LD/Anxiety. This event will be hosted at the Robert Louis Stevenson School, and we are honored to have Head of School, Chris Ongaro join us with Kenny Creed, MSEd, Scott Quasha, PsyD, Scott Palyo, MD, and Sharon Thomas, MSc, MSEd. This dynamic and comprehensive discussion will address the medical, social/emotional, parenting, and academic needs typically seen in teens that may not fit neatly into only one diagnostic criteria. You will leave this event equipped with knowledge and resources.

Topics discussed will include:

📌Empowering teens with ADHD/LD/Anxiety
📌Helping our teens increase their self-reliance and independence for greater academic success
📌Increasing motivation in teens with ADHD/LD/Anxiety
📌The middle and high school challenges and expectations for teens with ADHD/LD/Anxiety
📌Helping our teens set and achieve goals
📌Setting our own parental expectations and celebrating growth

For more information and registration, go to:
www.maiaeducation.com/event

FREE WEBINAR
School Admissions: Demystifying the ISEE and SSAT Tests

Join this dynamic talk to learn about the differences between the ISEE and SSAT and how to prepare your student for either test.
About this event

Are you looking ahead to the coming independent school application season for Fall 2023? Although there have been major changes to standardized testing policies, test scores are still being used as part of the application review process. Since standardized testing may be part of your application, we are providing you with free information about what you need to know.

Join our webinar School Admissions: Demystifying the ISEE and SSAT Tests on April 27, 2022. MAIA Education Founder and Educational Director, Sharon Thomas, will facilitate a conversation among professionals to explain and demystify the admissions testing options and process.

Topics discussed will include:
📌The role of ISEE and SSAT scores in the application process
📌The similarities and differences between the tests
📌How and when your child should start preparing for the ISEE or SSAT
📌Securing testing accommodations for your child if needed

OUR SPEAKERS
Nick Kruter, MS
Nick Kruter serves as the Academic and School Placement Advisor at MAIA Education Resource Center. He has unique experience in admissions counseling and recruitment having worked in both boarding school (The Hotchkiss School) and college admissions (Tufts University and Davidson College). Nick is devoted to crafting distinct solutions for students' academic futures as he guides them through the different steps of the admissions process. Nick completed his BA in Political Science at Davidson College in North Carolina, and earned his MS in Organizational Change Management from The New School's Milano School of Policy, Management and Environment.

Claire Raether, MSEd
Claire Raether is a long-time MAIA educator who has helped many MAIA students prepare for the ISEE and SSAT. She is a learning specialist who earned her bachelor's degree in International Economics from the University of San Francisco and her master’s degree in Education with an Extension in Students with Disabilities from Brooklyn College.

Lora Martinez, MA
Lora Martinez serves as an Education Advisor at MAIA Education Resource Center, and she is a mother of three who recently navigated the high school admissions process with her eldest child. Lora is also an experienced educator who was a New York City public school teacher and literacy coach for nearly a decade, and a staff developer for grades 3 through 8. She holds a BA in English from Fairfield University and an MA in Education from Fordham University.

Sharon Thomas, MSc, MSEd
Sharon Thomas is a Learning Specialist and Educational Consultant. She is the Founder and Director of MAIA Education Resource Center, an organization started over ten years ago to identify and provide timely educational services. As the leader of MAIA, which is named after her daughter, Sharon guides a team of talented teachers with general and special education training who are invested in the overall development and success of their students. MAIA works with students K-College with and without learning differences through 1:1 tutoring, executive function coaching, test preparation, school placement, and workshops. Sharon is passionate about giving all students access to learning. Her work and advocacy for individual students, families and in schools reflect her belief that healthy learning environments understand and prioritize individual development and best research based teaching practices. She currently serves on the board of Promise Project, a non-for-profit organization that helps at-risk children with learning disabilities obtain the support they need to learn. Sharon completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Georgetown University and earned a master's degree in Child Psychology at University College London as well as a master's degree in General and Special Education at Hunter College.

Registrations :
www.maiaeducation.com/event

Join Dr. Peter Pramataris for a discussion about how to help teens break screen addiction.

About this Event:
One of the main concerns of parents and educators is how the dramatic rise in screen use due to virtual learning has resulted in screen addiction for many youngsters.

In Breaking Our Teens' Screen Addiction, we welcome neuropsychologist, Dr. Peter Pramataris, founder of Pramataris & Associates and longtime director of the Center for Attention and Learning at Northwell Health/Lenox Hill Hospital. In conversation with MAIA Education’s founder and director, Sharon Thomas, Dr. Pramataris will address specific issues related to screen addiction and offer effective strategies and interventions that you can use to help your teen.

Topics discussed will include:

📌 The relationship of screen use to anxiety, depression, and general mental health
📌 The signs of screen addiction
📌 Understanding healthy screen use for learning and socialization
📌 Strategies for managing your child's withdrawal symptoms with patience and understanding
📌 Educating your child about FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and managing their anxiety

About Our Speakers

🔸Peter Premataris, PsyD

Dr. Pramataris is the founder & director of Pramataris & Associates. For over a decade, Dr. Pramataris served as the director of the Center for Attention and Learning at Northwell Health/Lenox Hill Hospital, where he headed the neuropsychological assessment and consultation services. He continues to instruct post-doctoral residents for Lenox Hill Hospital's department of psychiatry, who awarded him for excellence in teaching. Dr. Pramataris advises on several boards, including the New York Neuropsychology Group, the Lang School, and AbleTo, a national-scale behavioral health company that he co-founded in 2008. Dr. Pramataris completed clinical training at NYU Medical Center, St. Mary's Hospital for Children, and Lenox Hill Hospital. He received a combined doctorate in school psychology and child clinical psychology from Yeshiva University.

🔸Sharon Thomas, MSc, MSEd (Facilitator)

Sharon Thomas is a Learning Specialist and Educational Consultant. She is the Founder and Director of MAIA Education Resource Center, an organization started over ten years ago to identify and provide timely educational services. As the leader of MAIA, named after her daughter, Sharon guides a team of talented teachers with general and special education training who are invested in the overall development and success of their students. MAIA works with students K-College with and without learning differences through 1:1 tutoring, executive function coaching, test preparation, school placement, and workshops. Sharon is passionate about giving all students access to learning. Her work and advocacy for individual students, families and in schools reflect her belief that healthy learning environments understand and prioritize individual development and best research based teaching practices.

Are you interested?
Register for the webinar here -->> https://www.maiaeducation.com/webinars

FREQUENT QUESTIONS MAIA EDUCATION RECEIVES:

Q; What is the right school for my child?

A: The right school for your child will both help him/her discover their strengths /talents while maintaining their motivation to work on their weaknesses.

While we may not have an exact science behind school placement decisions, we know when something is not working.

Do you have any questions you would like to ask about tutoring, school placement, test preparation, college admissions? How can we help you and your family?

FREQUENT QUESTIONS MAIA EDUCATION RECEIVES:

Q; What is the right school for my child?

A: The right school for your child will both help him/her discover their strengths /talents while maintaining their motivation to work on their weaknesses.

While we may not have an exact science behind school placement decisions, we know when something is not working.

Do you have any questions you would like to ask about tutoring, school placement, test preparation, college admissions? How can we help you and your family?