Summer offers teachers a well-deserved break from the demands of the school year. This free time makes it a prime opportunity for teachers and tutors to delve into reading and listening to podcasts for both personal and professional development. Below is a list of books and podcasts to help educators stay sharp and maintain expertise… Read more »
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Tips for Parents: How To Avoid “Summer Slide”
Summer learning loss impacts many children. Breaks from school can lead to students forgetting material they learned during the year or even losing skills. Lack of structure and routine can be a disadvantage. Below are some suggestions for avoiding losing knowledge and skills during the summer. Summer slide can be avoided when you make a… Read more »
Suggestions For Teachers and Tutors: Ways to Sharpen Your Skills This Summer
Summer break is a well-deserved time for tutors and teachers to relax and recharge. But it’s also a perfect opportunity to pursue professional development (PD) activities that can refresh your skills and improve your teaching practice in the coming year. Here are some summer professional development ideas for best practices in your teaching and tutoring:… Read more »
7 Tips for Tutors: Working with a Distracted Student
As a tutor, working with distracted students who struggle with focus, have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or simply need support developing stronger study skills can be challenging. The following is a list of practical tips and strategies to help students stay focused and get back on track during your time together. By implementing these… Read more »
Summer School For Teens: A Guide For Parents
Many parents are confronted with the questions: Should I send my teen to summer school? Is summer school worth it for my teen? Here are a few reasons and benefits of summer school that you might consider before enrollment: Deciding whether or not to enroll your child in summer school requires weighing many factors. The… Read more »
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