November 2025

Happy November! As things continue to stay very busy into the holiday season, another reminder to please put your hours into TutorCruncher as early as possible. We've been doing our best to accommodate sessions taking place at the Columbia office, but we need you to do your part in having hours inputted to ensure everyone has a spot. If you have any questions or need anything, please don't hesitate to reach out - that's what we're here for. Have a great Thanksgiving holiday; may it be filled with joy, peace, warmth, and happiness!

- Another reminder to use recurring / repeating appointments in TutorCruncher so that you can set-and-forget - it seems that more folks are using this method, which is great!

- Important: Please be mindful of using materials, supplies, and belongings that have been purchased by other tutors - I am always happy to purchase supplies for the office when requisitioned, so please reach out to me and/or Michelle before you use someone else's things.

- Important: There's been an uptick in intakes for dysgraphia / writing, which means we would benefit from more folks becoming Paragraphology-trained. If you're interested, please reach out to me and we can discuss the benefits of doing professional development with us!

- Everything should now be set up with our new FIOS internet at the Columbia office!

- I'll be leaving a permanent link to the LINKZ Handbook in this section, in case you need any reminders on policies, rules, regulations, etc. If you need a reminder of your login information, please email Michelle. Here's the link!

- I'll also be leaving some permanent reminders here, as they're always important:

- Don’t start with a client until you have signed contract - if you didn’t receive a copy of the contract to sign, it means the client has not signed it yet!

- Please remember that, as private contractors, your role is to service the contract we provide to clients - this means following the action plan / to-do list set by your case manager! If you are going to make a change, have a concern, etc. you need to let your case manager know BEFORE letting a parent know. Case managers are here to help, guide, and support - if you're seeing something that a case manager should be aware of, please tell them so that they can advise. We never want to be caught off guard and hear about changes from parents!

- Please remember that, when you receive a new client, you need to make contact with that client within 24 hours. It's important to make that initial contact right away, so if you're unable to, please let your case manager know.

- Put any in-office hours into TutorCruncher at least a week in advance!

- Our offices are open 24/7/365!

- If you’re making any semi-permanent or permanent changes with a client (changing times, subjects, etc.) you must let your case manager know first!

- If you have questions about something, check the manual and/or email me, Michelle, Elisa, Jenn, or Carolyn!

- Our next Learning @ LINKZ will actually be our annual holiday gathering! Our Potluck Dinner & White Elephant will take place on Thursday, December 11th @ 6 PM - 8 PM at the Columbia Office. We will have a spreadsheet for meal sign-up ready to go shortly, and please come with a gift if you'd like to participate in the White Elephant!