Academic Planning

As a student with a disability who is entering college, you will likely want to know if your IEP, including accommodations and services, will apply in college. There are many differences in how special education works in high school versus how it works in college, where “special education” no longer exists in the same way. […]

Google defines being savvy as possessing “shrewdness and practical knowledge, with the ability to make good judgements.” Any savvy approach to tutoring or coaching will take into account how an adult or child responds to strategies and identify the most engaging learning experiences and skills a student needs to succeed. The Savvy Tutor’s approach is […]

College success starts early, but the Freshman year of college is already an overwhelming time for even the most prepared of young students. The demands and workload are greater, and the accountability systems and oversight are fewer than in high school, so many new students are understandably overwhelmed. Add in the pressure of a new […]

Summer is quickly coming to a close and schools in the area will be starting classes in just over a week. So, what are you doing to be prepared for not just the first day of school, but also the whole year? While it’s a bit of a bummer to be thinking about school while […]