Personalized, individual tutoring is available free of charge to current and former patients of any age or grade in any subject.
The key idea is that tutoring takes place on the family’s schedule (by appointment), in an effort to eliminate the fear that a hospital visit will mean missed lessons. Tutoring, like all our programs, is 100% free to the families and is focused on the long term cognitive issues related to cancer and its treatments.
How academic tutoring works: the process from start to finish
- The first step is filling out our online sign up form
- Next, a Cool Kids Campaign staff member will contact you via phone to learn how we can best serve you.
- They will ask which subjects you need help with and answer any questions you have about the program.
- After this phone call our staff will begin looking through our volunteer database to find the best match or matches for your child or young adult.
- An in person meeting is scheduled that allows you to see the Learning Center facility, meet our staff, and most importantly meet the volunteer tutor or tutors who will be working with your child.
- This is your opportunity to let the tutor(s) know of any special considerations or concerns you have before beginning tutoring.
- Please bring your day planner with you. You will leave this meeting with the first tutoring session on your calendar!
- At this meeting we will also provide you with a liability release waiver and code of conduct to review. Please bring the signed copies with you to your first tutoring session.
- That’s it! Tutoring sessions are scheduled as needed.
Some FAQ about the academic tutoring program
Who are the tutors?
- The majority of our volunteer tutors are retired teachers, students studying towards or having recently received a teaching degree, or retired special education professionals.
How do you select your volunteers?
Each potential volunteer:
- Fills out a volunteer application
- Is interviewed by a Cool Kids Campaign staff member.
- Receives a background check and drug screen
What if I need to cancel a scheduled appointment?
The code of conduct will be reviewed with you during your in-person meeting with our staff. As all of our tutoring sessions are by appointment, we ask that you give us AS MUCH notice (24 hours minimum) as possible should you need to cancel or reschedule.
Learn how to easily sign up for any of our free programs. Get started here.
