Empowering students to effectively use the latest technology as a tool for learning…

Click here to see video of this dynamic new workshop. 
Click here to see a Tech Kids Power Point presentation. 

Tech Kids is a program for students in 5^th-8^th grades.  During this transition from elementary to middle school, students experience intense academic challenges in all subjects.   

Tech Kids empowers students to meet these higher expectations through training in techniques that cross all subject areas and that build self-sufficiency and self-confidence. 

Through the use of software, Internet, and laptop computers, students learn how to organize and plan their work, communicate with peers, parents and teachers, prepare for assignments and tests, produce quality research and written work, and help themselves when they are falling behind in a subject.

Why It Works

The key to the Tech Kids approach is that it builds in each student the ability to problem-solve, work through difficult concepts, overcome academic obstacles, and move through assignments and projects with organization and self-generated purpose.  Students learn how to use technology and Internet resources to support themselves. 

Parents benefit from this program because their children are able to independently meet their academic challenges.  This leads naturally to higher levels of self-esteem in competitive academic settings.

How It Works

The program is offered in four 2-hour sessions.  All technology is provided.  A registration fee and materials fee are required.

Parents have the option of choosing from 5 weekly sessions: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.  Weekday sessions take place from 5pm-7pm; Sunday sessions take place from 4pm-6pm.

A series takes place over four weeks, one day per week. If you register for Monday sessions, your child will attend each Monday, for four weeks (holidays excluded). It is possible, under certain circumstances, to substitute a different day of the week, but this is discouraged due to the importance of the group dynamic and bonding.

Details

Each session is $300, for a total tuition of $1,200.  There is a $100 materials fee, which includes all books and use of a laptop with high speed internet.    Advance registration is required.  We accept credit card payments via Paypal.

All classes are held at St. James Episcopal Church, 865 Madison Avenue, between 71st and 72nd Streets. Click here for a map. Click here for a map.  For more information, and to register, contact Jeff Lane at (917) 974-4997.