The Depot Youth Center is inviting parents to a free workshop, “7 Ways to Support Your Student’s Study Practice,” presented by S4 Study Skills.

Here’s how a Depot announcement describes the workshop:

“During this powerful one-hour presentation, parents will learn how to they can support their child with seven tools and concrete ideas that can be implemented right away for better results and grades. […]

“Parents will learn the answer to these and other questions:

• What are the 7 skills all students need to be successful in school?
• How should they prepare for tests?
• How can your student eliminate distractions when they study?
• How can your student avoid feeling overwhelmed?
• Should your student study for a subject all in one shot, or over time?
• What can you do as a parent support your student?”

The program — which starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28 — is free, but registration is requested. You can register here. It takes place at the Depot, 25 Heights Road.

This Web page has more information.

The announcement has this description of S4 Study Skills for Students:

About Successful Study Skills 4 Students S4’s mission is to unlock the power of learning to improve, enhance, and support middle and high school students’ academic careers.

We help build habits for a foundation for learning and academic success. This is accomplished by teaching evidence-based, and easy-to implement study skills, including time-management, executive functioning and organizational strategies.

Almost 4,500 students, in over 70+ schools and community venues in Fairfield and Westchester Counties, have participated in an S4 Study Skills workshop, or have been privately tutored by a passionate and experienced S4 teacher.