As with any professional relationship, parents and students have certain rights and responsibilities in their partnership with a learning tutor. Here are some of both to keep in mind before the tutor lessons begin.
Rights
You have the right to:
- Shop for a tutor who best suits the student’s individual needs
- Be certain that the student is safe and comfortable with the tutor
- Know the tutor's educational background and experience
- Ask for and check a tutor's references
- Understand the tutor's teaching methods and techniques
- Receive an outline of the tutor's lesson plan
- Know what is going on during the student’s sessions
- Receive student progress reports
- Know, understand, and agree to the tutor's payment, cancellation, and withdrawal policies
- Know, understand, and agree to the tutor's discipline techniques and policies
- Meet with the tutor at mutually convenient times to discuss progress and concerns
- Share the tutor's assessments, progress reports, and other information with the student’s teacher(s)
- Terminate the tutoring program if it is not meeting your needs
Responsibilities
You have the responsibility to:
- Share pertinent medical and/or educational information about the student with the tutor
- Attend sessions as scheduled, except in the case of emergency or illness and/or giving as much notice as possible when the student cannot attend
- Arrive at tutoring sessions on time
- Come prepared for the session (with pencils, paper, books, homework, etc.)
- Pick up the student on time after the session
- Follow the tutor’s recommendations regarding homework
- Request progress reports
- Discuss any concerns, especially regarding the student's progress and attitude
- Follow the tutor’s policies regarding payment, cancellation, and withdrawal
- Inform the student’s teacher of the content and progress of the tutoring sessions
- Give at least two weeks' notice to end the tutoring arrangement