Tutoring That Works: Start With a Two-Week Goal

Sometimes the whole problem is one class. Left alone, it can turn into a reason to leave school.

Where to look first

• Teacher office hours and peer tutoring
• After-school and lunchtime support
• Public library and community programs
• Virtual tutoring
• Accommodations and English-language support, if needed

Set a two-week goal

Choose a specific target, like “finish the next two assignments” or “raise a quiz score,” and check in after two weeks. If it is working, keep going. If not, try a different kind of help.

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