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Lots of Quebec families ask us some version of: “Should my child be on an IEP? Will it follow them forever? Will CEGEP or university see it and judge them?” Short answer: IEPs are extremely helpful when properly implemented, and postsecondary admissions will not consider or see your IEP, unless you want to send it to them. Quebec+1 […]
We see a lot of demotivated students at our centre getting 70s and 80s. They are “coasting” and not meeting their full potential. Families often think that working with us will help their child realize that full potential. They know their child has the capacity to put in more effort — they see it happen […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurological disorder that is characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. While the stereotypical image often conjured by the term “ADHD” involves a hyperactive young child who cannot sit still and struggles to focus, there are multiple lesser-known symptoms associated with the condition. These less recognized […]
So many of my students love working with the school supplies we provide at the Genesis Tutoring in-person office. I’m constantly being asked where I got them from. I personally discovered the joy of investing in “fancy” school supplies when I was in university, after many years of penny pinching at Bureau en Gros (a […]
I am not a fan of paper agendas. My main reason for this is I find it is easy to forget about things that are due far in the future. Let’s say it’s September 1st, and you are told in English class that you have a big oral presentation in 20 days. So, you write […]