Why Tutoring?

This book examines tutoring as a viable strategy to increase academic success in education. In addition, it provides readers with information on establishing tutoring programs within educational institutions or ventures outside formal education, such as after-school study programs.

Andrea Nelson-Royes, EdD, is an educational researcher and writer. She holds a doctoral degree in educational and organizational leadership from Nova Southeastern University in Florida.

Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1Centuries of Tutoring and Its Impact on Student Academic Success 2 Evaluation of Tutoring Programs 3Successful Tutoring Programs 4Technology and Online Tutoring 5Student Motivation and Parental Involvement in Tutoring Appendices Appendix A: Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation: Program Standards Statements Appendix B: List of the Saint Paul Public Schools Best Practices for Tutoring Programs Appendix C: Resources for Engaging Parents in Education References Index About the Author