What are the criteria for selecting tutors?
We choose from a pool of certified teachers and qualified paraprofessionals. We choose the candidates who exhibit the most energetic and engaged approach to teaching. Further, we place instructors according to specialty. So, for instance, if we have a 3rd grade teacher working for us, he or she would coach a group of five 3rd graders. How will the provider coordinate support services with the parents? Brain Hurricane coordinates services with parents in a number of different ways. We send home regular mailers to inform parents of important information regarding scheduling and program development. We call parents to have phone consultations. And we meet with parents in person to discuss relevant issues concerning their students. Back to Top Describe how and how often parents will be informed of student progress: Parents will be contacted before tutoring begins to discuss learning goals for their student. Then, during the course of the tutoring program, a Brain Hurricane tutor will conta