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General Newsletter Upcoming Workshops
Smart City Kids’ online workshops are free and open to the public. We are also available to conduct private workshops to corporations, non-profit organizations, parent groups, religious organizations, and schools. If your school or company is interested in offering one of these workshops, please click on the links below to inquire about the appropriate divisions.

Additionally, you may also call Smart City Kids at: T: (212) 249-4066
or email us at: E: info@smartcitykids.com

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Smart City Kids (SCK) is a hub for families who seek guidance on admissions at every stage of their child’s educational journey, from nursery through 12th grade, special educational services, and college advising. Since its founding in 2001, SCK has successfully led families through the complexities of applying to schools with sensitivity and attentiveness to personal needs

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Please join us in this dynamic workshop hosted by Dr. Evan Flamenbaum who teaches us why adequate executive functioning is critical to learning. Geared toward parents of middle and high school students, on the relationship between executive functioning and mental health, parents of any age student are sure to benefit from Dr. Flamenbaum's expertise. He explores the following topics: - The relationship between common mental health disorders and various aspects of executive functioning. - Specific evidence-based techniques to improve such cognitive processes as processing speed and executive functioning. - High utility interventions to reduce procrastination and improve time management. - How cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can integrate metacognitive skill development into treatment.
Executive Function & Mental Health - Sept 20, 2022
Start your school year off right! Join us in our dynamic workshop which is intended to inform parents with children of all ages on the relationship between mental health and executive functioning—without effective remediation of executive functioning, mental health treatment is less effective.<br /><br />How are you supporting your child in their development of executive function this year?
Laying the Foundations
Please join us in this dynamic workshop hosted by Dr. Evan Flamenbaum who teaches us why adequate executive functioning is critical to learning. Geared toward parents of middle and high school students, on the relationship between executive functioning and mental health, parents of any age student are sure to benefit from Dr. Flamenbaum's expertise. He explores the following topics: - The relationship between common mental health disorders and various aspects of executive functioning. - Specific evidence-based techniques to improve such cognitive processes as processing speed and executive functioning. - High utility interventions to reduce procrastination and improve time management. - How cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can integrate metacognitive skill development into treatment.
Executive Function and Mental Health Workshop (hosted by Blackrock
Join admissions leaders from universities in Spain, Canada, and the UK as we discuss the benefits of studying outside the United States and how to prepare for the fall admissions process!
International Universities Admissions Panel
Join admissions leaders from Smith College and Mount Holyoke College as we discuss the benefits of attending a women’s college and how to prepare for the Fall admissions process! Smart City Kids Workshops are free and open to the public. Go to smartcitykids.com/workshops to see what our next events are!
Women's College Admissions Panel
Join admissions leaders from The Taft School, The Lawrenceville School, Northfield Mount Hermon, and Choate Rosemary Hall as we discuss the current admissions landscape and how to prepare for the Fall admissions process.
Boarding School Admissions Panel
For new parents, the nursery school admissions process can be daunting. This workshop will demystify the process and support parents in successfully navigating each step. We provide the following information: • The timeline of the admissions process and the necessary action steps during each phase. • Insight into how to successfully navigate admissions appointments with schools (tours and open houses, parent interviews, child interviews, events for applicants, etc.) both virtually and in-person. • How to leverage personal recommendations. • The ideal way to communicate with schools (thank you letters, etc.). • Strategies for notifying schools of your level of interest. • Tips on how to navigate admissions outcomes and how to handle waitlists.
Nursery Admissions Webinar
On May 17th, 2022, Smart City Kids hosted a Middle and High School Admissions Panel with admissions leaders from Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School, The Dalton School, The Ethical Culture Fieldston School, Horace Mann School, The Packer Collegiate Institute, The Riverdale Country School, and The Spence School as we discuss the current admissions landscape and how to prepare for the Fall admissions process. -- Smart City Kids is the premier education consulting firm in New York City and supports families with admissions goals in the city, across the United States and overseas. For 20 years, the company has successfully guided families with expertise and sensitivity through the complexities of applying to schools. The mission of SCK is to be a village for all things education related, whether working with families to define their priorities and identify the educational profile for their student or partnering with schools and other organizations in support of their mission-driven goals. Advisors work with students from nursery school through college, including special education and families relocating to New York. As the leading admissions consulting group in New York City, SCK collaborates closely with its clientele to reduce the stress of the admissions experience and to empower learners and their families with agency during the process of selecting a right fit educational program. ___________________________________________________________________________ For more information about Smart City Kids, visit our website at smartcitykids.com or call us at 212-249-4066
Middle and High School Admissions Panel
On May 12th, 2022, Smart City Kids hosted a Kindergarten Admissions Panel with admissions leaders from The Berkeley Carroll School, The Chapin School, Grace Church School, Horace Mann School, Saint David’s School, Trinity School, and Village Community School as we discuss the current admissions landscape and how to prepare for the Fall admissions process.<br /><br />--<br /><br />Smart City Kids is the premier education consulting firm in New York City and supports families with admissions goals in the city, across the United States and overseas. For 20 years, the company has successfully guided families with expertise and sensitivity through the complexities of applying to schools. The mission of SCK is to be a village for all things education related, whether working with families to define their priorities and identify the educational profile for their student or partnering with schools and other organizations in support of their mission-driven goals. Advisors work with students from nursery school through college, including special education and families relocating to New York. As the leading admissions consulting group in New York City, SCK collaborates closely with its clientele to reduce the stress of the admissions experience and to empower learners and their families with agency during the process of selecting a right fit educational program.<br /><br />__________________________________________________________________________<br /><br />For more information about Smart City Kids, visit our website at smartcitykids.com or call us at 212-249-4066
Kindergarten Admissions Panel
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Welcome to Beyond the Park Bench, where Smart City Kids discusses important admissions topics and our favorite parenting tips! Each month, we pick pertinent articles as they relate to the admissions cycle, and write a small piece to share some of our expertise with you. Check out our latest newsletter here!
Smart City Kids’ online workshops are free and open to the public. We are also available to conduct private workshops to corporations, non-profit organizations, parent groups, religious organizations, and schools!

Currently available workshops:

Nursery
  • Nursery school admissions and other early childhood development workshops for parents
  • Identifying and Working with Special Needs Children
  • Early Childhood Development for Parents
  • Executive Function Skills for Parents
  • Kindergarten & Lower School


Kindergarten
  • Demystifying the Kindergarten Admissions Process for NYC Parents


Middle School
  • Purposeful Learning in Middle School Childhood/Early Adolescence


High School
  • Setting the Tone for High School: Developing Independence in Early Adolescence


College Admission
  • How to Take Advantage of High School with an Eye Towards College


If your school or company would be interested in offering one of these workshops, please call Smart City Kids at: (212) 249-4066 or email us at: info@smartcitykids.com

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