This tutoring service is...
A local service

If this tutoring resource is not a national resource, please give city, state, and region in which it is available.
Fort Wayne, Indiana

With what grade levels does this resource work? (Check all that apply.)
Elementary School
Middle School
High School & Beyond

How or where does the student interact with the tutor? (Check all that apply.)
At school

Provide a brief description of this resource:
Study Connection is a free tutoring program developed between employees of a local company and the school system. The employer asks for volunteers who are interested in tutoring area students and refers them to the local school system. Potential volunteers fill out an application which is reviewed by the participating schools and qualified volunteers are asked to provide tutoring services free of charge to local students. Parents contact the school system for the names of available tutors.

For what period of time can one enroll for this service? (Check all that apply.)
Full school year

What is the fee per period described above?
This service is free.

How does one contact this resource?
Through a referral from a local school system
Other (specified below)

If "Other," above, please describe method of contact; if online service or national toll-free telephone number, please provide contact information.
Through participating employers.

What questions should I ask when first talking with this resource?
If your child's teacher is recommending a tutor, find out all you can about your child's specific needs and ask to interview prospective tutors prior to making a decision. Ask the tutor about their previous tutoring experience including descriptions of the age and type of students they feel most comfortable with. You may also want to ask specific details to determine how familiar they are with the material your child is studying in school. I would also ask the tutor how they measure the student's progress and for over what period of time are the tutoring sessions.

What other things should I consider when selecting a tutor or tutoring service?
Since your child may be reluctant to work with a tutor after spending a full day in school, it's important that there be a good fit between your child and the tutor. Taking the time to find a good "match" both skill- and personality-wise can mean the difference between a productive tutoring session and a frustrating one. Most children want to be successful in school and if your child feels that the tutoring sessions are making a positive difference in the classroom, the more agreeable she'll be when it comes time to put in those extra hours of effort!