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  1. America's Top High Schools

    http://www.ectutoring.com/2008/12/americas-top-high-schools.html

    Students at TJ are celebrating...again! The Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology is ranked the number one high school in America for the second year in a row! Students and Faculty at the prestigious public school certainly don't take the honor for granted, though. …

    25 days ago
  2. See Ann on the Cover of IAmModern!

    http://www.ectutoring.com/2008/11/see-ann-on-cover-of-iammodern.html

    Our director, Ann Dolin, can now add "cover model" to her list of achievements and accomplishments! Ann graces the current cover of "I Am Modern" magazine...a monthly publication for busy women who juggle both work and family. …

    56 days ago
  3. 5 Tips for Supporting Older Students with Reading Difficulties

    http://www.ectutoring.com/2008/10/5-tips-for-supporting-older-students.html

    Dyslexia is a challenging hereditary learning disability that affects many students’ ability to read and process information effectively. There are many programs and strategies for helping students with dyslexia, but there is no cure for this learning disability. …

    57 days ago
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    Questions to Ask a Potential Tutor

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    to determine their experience in specific skills such as what experience do you have in calculus or what experience do you have working with students who are dyslexic? To determine what other questions are good to ask a potential tutor, visit the ECTutoring Blog

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    Helping Your Child Cope with Learning Disabilities

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    are a great way to help kids with learning disabilities keep up with their studies. Children with ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, and Asberger’s still need to get a good education if they are going to go to college and pursue a career. Washington DC in-home tutors make this possible by providing the focused, one-on-one help that these kids need. For instance, many kids with learning disabilities really struggle with reading. Poor reading skills can in turn make

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    Specialty Areas in Washington DC Tutoring

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    variety of different programs and private individuals. In order to make sure that you select the tutoring program that is right for you or your child, you’ll want to consider what areas of education are the most problematic for you. By choosing a Washington DC tutoring service that specializes in these areas, you can maximize your use of a tutor and meet your academic goals. Here are some of the specialty areas you may need help with: Reading and/or writing. This is a problem that impacts all areas of education.

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    Questions to Ask a Washington DC Tutoring Service

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    it used to be, and as a result many parents have to resort to getting outside help for their children. If you’ve decided to seek out a Washington DC tutoring service, here are some things you should keep in mind. Does the service hire qualified Washington DC private tutors? Many tutoring services require their tutors to be licensed teachers and/or have proven expertise in their subject area. This guarantees that your child is getting expert instruction from someone who really knows how to teach.

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    The Stress of Washington DC SAT Test Prep

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    your child is going to need to study for the test. But there are things that you can do to reduce the stress that she feels during this time. First of all, help her get organized with her studies. Enroll her in a Washington DC tutoring program or hire Washington DC private tutors to assist her with better studying. Second, discuss her feelings and fears with her during this time so that she has an emotional release for the stress that she is feeling. And finally, make sure that she knows that you are proud of her no matter what

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    Washington D.C.’s Public Schools

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    The catch 22 is that many of these parents will need to rely on Washington DC private tutors if they want their kids to do well. Unfortunately, many parents whose children attend inner-city schools also don’t have the money to afford Washington DC tutoring. In fact, it’s for people like this that our nation’s Founding Fathers established the public school system: They believed that everyone deserved access to a quality education, regardless of how much (or little) money their family had.

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    Parents Benefit from Washington DC Tutoring

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    time. Because your child is spending time at home with a tutor, you can spend that time focusing on yourself. This leaves you refreshed to actually enjoy the time that you’ve got with your kids later in the day. Additional parenting resources. A Washington DC tutoring service can provide a wealth of information about parenting and education to the people that are working with them. Parents need these resources. Self-esteem. Yes, getting a great tutor can boost your self-esteem as a parent because you know that you

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    If You Want to Be a Tutor…

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    Some people think of tutoring as a job that anyone can get into. Stay-at-home mom all your life? Sure! College student? Absolutely! Except that’s not really how it works. Many would-be tutors find when they apply at a Washington DC tutoring service that they don’t have the proper qualifications. Most tutoring services require at least one of two things (if not both): A teaching degree and licensure Demonstrated expertise in the subject area you wish to tutor

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    Kids Who Do Well in School Enjoy it More

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    This is demonstrated by kids’ attitudes toward school: Those who do well enjoy it more. If your kid is struggling in school and/or hates going to school, maybe you should consider getting him or her extra help. A Washington DC tutoring service can provide your child with the special one-on-one attention he or she needs to do better in school. Sometimes kids don’t like speaking up and getting extra help from teachers or public school tutors because they are afraid of getting labeled as

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    The Advantages to Having an Avid Reader

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    Before you protest that your child will learn the necessary skills eventually, consider this: Poor readers do poorly throughout school, and usually don’t get significantly better. If your child is struggling, you owe it to him or her to hire a Washington DC tutoring service. Not getting caught up NOW just forces him or her to continue dealing with the embarrassment and feelings of low self-worth that often accompany poor reading skills. Technorati Tags: reading skills