Educational Connections

😥 Is Your Child Bringing Home Disappointing Grades? 😥 You're not alone! Join our FREE webinar and learn how to navigate this challenging situation. "How to Handle Disappointing Grades: Uncover the Reasons Behind Your Child's School Performance and Learn Ways to Help" 📅 Date: November 7, 2024 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Time Led by author and educator Ann Dolin, M.Ed., this webinar will help you: 🍎Respond effectively: Learn how to react calmly and constructively to bad grades. 🍎Communicate with your child: Discover conversation starters to address the issue without creating conflict. 🍎Uncover the root causes: Explore the common reasons behind poor academic performance. 🍎Develop effective strategies: Gain tools to help your child improve study habits and organization. 🍎Motivate your child: Learn how to use consequences and rewards effectively, especially for students with 🍎ADHD and learning differences. Register now and gain valuable insights to support your child's academic success! ➡️https://lnkd.in/eGXBDCdE Can't make it live? Register anyway to receive the replay! #Parenting #Education #School #Grades #StudentSupport #Motivation #LearningDifferences #ADHD

🚀 Is College on the Horizon for Your Teen? 🚀 Don't miss our FREE webinar, "Roadmap to College: The Strategies Your 8th-10th Graders Need" 📅 Date: October 22, 2024 ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Time Get expert advice from Ann Dolin, M.Ed., and College Consultant Jen Foldvary on navigating the increasingly competitive college admissions landscape. Learn about: 🎓The latest college admissions trends: Stay ahead of the curve and understand what colleges are looking for. 🎓Early planning strategies: How to position your 8th-10th grader for success. 🎓Key factors for admission: Discover what truly matters in the application process. 🎓Crafting a compelling narrative: Help your teen stand out with a unique and engaging application. 🎓ACT/SAT prep: When to start and whether to test at all. Register now and secure your spot! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eDHqR6Wd Can't make it live? Register anyway to receive the replay! #CollegeAdmissions #CollegePrep #HighSchool #Education #Parenting #Teenagers #RoadmapToCollege

📚 4 Signs Your Child Needs a Tutor 📚 Don't wait for a failing grade to realize your child is struggling in school. Look out for these subtle signs: 1️⃣ Slipping Grades: A sudden drop in grades, even in one subject, can indicate a need for extra support 2️⃣ Procrastination: Constantly putting off schoolwork might signal difficulty understanding the material or a lack of organizational skills. 3️⃣ Disorganization: Forgotten homework, messy desks, and an inability to keep track of materials can lead to lower grades and decreased confidence. 4️⃣ Avoiding School Talk: If your child suddenly clams up or gets upset when asked about school, it could be a sign they're struggling. Don't "wait and see." Early intervention is key! Educational Connections offers personalized tutoring to help your child: 🍎Catch up and get ahead: Targeted support addresses learning gaps and builds a strong foundation. 🍎Gain confidence: Boost self-esteem and motivation. 🍎Develop essential skills: Improve organization, time management, and study habits. 🍎Achieve academic success: Reach their full potential and thrive in school. Contact us today for a free consultation! https://lnkd.in/eUSNvUyb #Tutoring #AcademicSupport #StudentSuccess #EarlyIntervention #BackToSchool #Education

How Educational Connections Leverages Lessonspace for Sessions Are you curious to see how our online sessions at Educational Connections work? Take a look at Lessonspace, the platform now powering our virtual learning environment, and learn how it will enhance your child's individualized learning experience. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eezqzjhN #ECTutoring #StudySkills #OrganizedStudent #StudySmart #TutoringServices #SubjectTutoring #ExecutiveFunctionCoaching #TestPrepExperts #CollegeConsulting #AcademicSuccess #ProcrastinationFree #OptimizeStudyHabits #StudentSupport #StudyTechniques #EducationalCoaching #EffectiveLearning #SmartStudy #CollegePrep #StudentSuccess #ECStudyTips #EducationalConnections

𝟔 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐬 𝐀𝐬 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 (𝐎𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐨!) 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧-𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 Our tutors and coaches were once familiar faces in their students’ living rooms. But when the pandemic hit in 2020, we found ourselves at a crossroads. Reluctantly, we transitioned to online tutoring, unsure if this new format would resonate with our students and their families. To our surprise, the shift proved to be a game-changer! We found that virtual tutoring eliminated scheduling issues and traffic hassles and connected us with a broader range of exceptional tutors and coaches. It allows us to meet more frequently with students. Importantly, our online sessions are nothing like the large Zoom classrooms your child may have experienced during the pandemic. Instead, we remain focused on personalized, one-on-one learning using specialized educational software that fosters engagement and adapts to each student’s needs. In this blog, we’ll explore six advantages of virtual tutoring, showing how it can be as effective (and often even more so!) as traditional in-person sessions. Read the entire blog ➡️https://lnkd.in/dYyNXQjj

➡️It’s go time for high school juniors! This is an important year ahead for boosting success with college admissions. And if you’ve ever wondered how college admissions offices decide who should move forward, you’re in luck! Educational Connections College Consultant Kristin Landis, J.D., and Founder & President Ann Dolin. M.Ed. are here to help families with 11th graders feel more confident as they prepare for college admissions. During this free workshop for students and parents, Kristin and Ann will share: ✔ The application strategy your student needs to set themselves apart from the crowded (and highly qualified!) applicant pool ✔ How juniors can maximize this school year by building a memorable narrative to share with colleges ✔ Common questions about the Common App, essays, and the pros and cons of applying earl ✔ The changing role of the SAT and ACT in the admissions cycle (and important changes to both tests that your child needs to know about) If your family wants to understand what matters for standing out in today’s competitive college landscape, we hope you will join us! You must register in advance to attend. We will record the workshop and send the replay to everyone who registers. https://lnkd.in/emFiUtYi #CollegeParents #CollegeMom #CollegeDad #CollegeBound #EmptyNest #CollegeLife #CollegeStudent #FirstYearCollege #CollegeTips #ParentingCollegeStudents

🌟 Introducing September's Tutor of The Month: Maria Jenkins! 🎉 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫? 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐆 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐲𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐚? This is my 11th year in education, and in 2018, I received my Orton Gillingham certification. I wanted to be able to help any student I had, and with 1 in 5 of them being dyslexic, I didn’t feel I could do that without the proper training. Since then, I have enjoyed working with students of all ages who struggle with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫? My favorite subject to tutor is executive functioning. This allows me to equip students with tools they will use their whole lives! 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐮𝐧? I make online learning fun by having students use their creativity to make learning games on the subject we are studying. They love the challenge and I love seeing the great ideas they come up with! 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮? A fun fact about myself is that I taught English in Bangkok, Thailand, and that experience is what made me change my major to education. I knew I had found what I wanted to do for the rest of my life :). #ECTutoring #StudySkills #OrganizedStudent #StudySmart #TutoringServices #SubjectTutoring #ExecutiveFunctionCoaching #TestPrepExperts #CollegeConsulting #AcademicSuccess #ProcrastinationFree #OptimizeStudyHabits #StudentSupport #StudyTechniques #EducationalCoaching #EffectiveLearning #SmartStudy #CollegePrep #StudentSuccess #ECStudyTips #EducationalConnections

Timers can be a great tool for focus, but it's important to set the right tone. ✅ Focus on quality, not speed. ❌ Avoid the "water torture" of a constant ticking sound. 💡 Hide the timer or use a silent one to avoid anxiety. Remember: The goal is to see how much quality work can be done in a short time. It's an experiment, not a competition! Watch the entire replay: Stress Less, Learn More: Strategies to Empower Your Anxious Student for a Smoother School Year https://lnkd.in/eCV6_Gf2 #ECTutoring #StudySkills #OrganizedStudent #StudySmart #TutoringServices #SubjectTutoring #ExecutiveFunctionCoaching #TestPrepExperts #CollegeConsulting #AcademicSuccess #ProcrastinationFree #OptimizeStudyHabits #StudentSupport #StudyTechniques #EducationalCoaching #EffectiveLearning #SmartStudy #CollegePrep #StudentSuccess #ECStudyTips #EducationalConnections

We're excited to announce The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce has named us a finalist in the Medium Business category for the 2024 Best in Business Awards! What an honor to be recognized alongside so many other outstanding businesses!

As students head back to school, many parents face the challenge of supporting their children through the anxiety that often accompanies academic demands. Anxious feelings can significantly disrupt a student’s executive functioning skills, leading to disorganization and struggles with focus and time management. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Watch the entire replay: Stress Less, Learn More: Strategies to Empower Your Anxious Student for a Smoother School Year https://lnkd.in/eCV6_Gf2 #ECTutoring #StudySkills #OrganizedStudent #StudySmart #TutoringServices #SubjectTutoring #ExecutiveFunctionCoaching #TestPrepExperts #CollegeConsulting #AcademicSuccess #ProcrastinationFree #OptimizeStudyHabits #StudentSupport #StudyTechniques #EducationalCoaching #EffectiveLearning #SmartStudy #CollegePrep #StudentSuccess #ECStudyTips #EducationalConnections