Hi parents, We have completed our first week of online tutoring with great success! While we experienced a few minor hiccups, we learned and adapted quickly, and we’ve had overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents and tutors about their experience online and with using the home kits. Thanks to the dedication and creativity of our…(Read More)
Hi Parents, What extraordinary, challenging times we are in. First and foremost, we hope that you and your families are keeping well and healthy, both physically and mentally. We know that, like us, many of you may be stressed, concerned and confused. For what it’s worth, you’re not…(Read More)
Hi Symbols Parents, With respect to the current COVID-19 situation, we remain reassured by Canadian health officials maintaining that the risk level in Canada is low, the fact that children do not seem to be as adversely affected by the virus as other higher-risk groups, and the fact that unlike schools or daycares…(Read More)
It’s time to start planning for the 2019/2020 school year! Our tutors’ schedules fill up fast. Be sure to register early for this school year so that you can choose a schedule that will work well for you and your family. You’ll find everything you need to know about…(Read More)
A few years ago, I posted an article on our blog with some ideas and advice on how parents can claim our tutoring as an expense on their taxes. Most of the article was written by Mike Campagne, who is a local expert on tax relief for those with disabilities, including the parents of kids…(Read More)
Our tutors’ schedules fill up fast. Be sure to register early for this school year so that you can choose a schedule that will work well for you and your family! You’ll find everything you need to know about registration in this post, including when, where and how to register, the amount of the…(Read More)
We’re delighted to announce the successful applicant to the Symbols Richmond Scholarship…(Read More)
Our tutors’ schedules fill up fast. Be sure to register early for this school year so that you can choose a schedule that will work well for you and your family! You’ll find everything you need to know about registration in this post, including when, where and how to register, the amount of the…(Read More)
Many of the inquiries we receive from parents at Symbols are for kids struggling with reading or reading comprehension. Some of these children are coming to us with a diagnosed learning disability, while others have no learning difference at all, but are simply falling slightly behind their peers and are in need of a boost…(Read More)
Our tutors’ schedules fill up fast. Be sure to register early for this school year so that you can choose a schedule that will work well for you and your family! You’ll find everything you need to know about registration in this post, including when, where and how to register, the amount of the…(Read More)