Don’t get tutoring help… until you set clear expectations and goals.

That pretty much sums up the focus of our article, How to Make Tutoring Specific, Measurable and Actionable. Since so many tutoring programs sound good in theory, but fall far short in reality, we strongly recommend parents and students start by clarifying exactly what tutoring success looks like and what it will take to get there.

After completing this exercise, you will move beyond asking questions like, “Do you have a math tutor?” that open the door for sales representatives to sell you their assessments and one-size-fits-all programs. Instead, you will be bolstered by specific questions about how the provider’s tutoring program is going to address your child’s specific learning challenges in a timely fashion. You will also have the tools needed to track milestones, modify objectives, and measure for success.

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