National Tutor Week October 5-9, 2026
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NTA members qualify for special cooperative rates through the Test Prep, Admissions and Private Tutoring (TPAPT) Association.
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September: Give Back → October: Celebrate Forward
Fall is here, and we have two opportunities for you to get involved, give back, and celebrate the incredible work happening throughout our academic-support community.
Whether you choose to support childhood literacy, show off the amazing tutors in your program—or both!—we hope you'll join us.
📚 SEPTEMBER: Celebrate Dolly. Give the Gift of Reading.In recognition of National Dolly Parton Day on September 25 and Dolly Parton's extraordinary commitment to literacy, education, and philanthropy, NTA invites our members to join us in supporting Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Founded in 1995, the Imagination Library provides free, age-appropriate books each month to children from birth to age five, helping inspire a lifelong love of reading, and we'd like to thank our members who join us.
💚 Current NTA members in good standing who donate $25 or more directly to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library during the month of September will receive one additional year of NTA membership at no charge.
How to Qualify
Please note: This opportunity is for current NTA members in good standing. Your donation cannot be used to purchase or renew your NTA membership; instead, it qualifies eligible current members to receive an additional year of membership. All qualifying donations must be made directly to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Your donation goes directly to the Imagination Library—not to NTA—and your gift may also qualify for tax benefits. Please consult your tax professional regarding your individual circumstances.
Give a book. Help grow a reader. 🦋 Celebrate Dolly.
Donate to Dolly Parton's Imagination Libary Here.
🎉 OCTOBER: National Tutoring Week Is Coming. Show Us How YOU Celebrate! October 5–9, 2026
National Tutoring Week is our chance to celebrate the tutors who show up every day, ask the right questions, encourage one more attempt, celebrate one more breakthrough, and help students discover what they're capable of doing.
This year, NTA wants you to GO BIG—and show us what you've got!
Plan a celebration. Get your students involved. Decorate your center. Recognize your tutors. Create a theme. Have some fun. Do something completely different. However you celebrate, capture it and share it with us!
Send NTA your photos, videos, and/or slideshows showing how your program honored its tutors during National Tutoring Week.
🏆 And yes, there are bragging rights involved.
The program with the BEST National Tutoring Week celebration will receive a $500 award at EMBER, the 2027 NTA Conference, and will be featured across NTA's social media channels!
So start planning NOW.
Gather your tutors. Rally your students. Get creative, and show the tutoring community what makes your program special.
📸 Send your National Tutoring Week photos, videos, and/or slideshows to [email protected] by November 30, 2026.
🔥 Every flame starts somewhere.
As we look ahead to EMBER, the 2027 NTA Conference, October 4–7, 2027, we're celebrating the people and programs already creating that transformation in their communities. Evolve. Motivate. Build. Empower. Renew.
Growth Isn't Linear. It's Transformational.
We can't wait to see what you do—and we can't wait to celebrate with you at EMBER 2027.
Whether you choose to support childhood literacy, show off the amazing tutors in your program—or both!—we hope you'll join us.
📚 SEPTEMBER: Celebrate Dolly. Give the Gift of Reading.In recognition of National Dolly Parton Day on September 25 and Dolly Parton's extraordinary commitment to literacy, education, and philanthropy, NTA invites our members to join us in supporting Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Founded in 1995, the Imagination Library provides free, age-appropriate books each month to children from birth to age five, helping inspire a lifelong love of reading, and we'd like to thank our members who join us.
💚 Current NTA members in good standing who donate $25 or more directly to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library during the month of September will receive one additional year of NTA membership at no charge.
How to Qualify
- You must be a current NTA member in good standing.
- Make a donation of $25 or more directly to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library between September 1 and September 30, 2026.
- Submit a copy of your donation receipt to [email protected] by November 15, 2026.
- Once your eligibility is verified, NTA will add one additional year to your current membership term.
Please note: This opportunity is for current NTA members in good standing. Your donation cannot be used to purchase or renew your NTA membership; instead, it qualifies eligible current members to receive an additional year of membership. All qualifying donations must be made directly to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Your donation goes directly to the Imagination Library—not to NTA—and your gift may also qualify for tax benefits. Please consult your tax professional regarding your individual circumstances.
Give a book. Help grow a reader. 🦋 Celebrate Dolly.
Donate to Dolly Parton's Imagination Libary Here.
🎉 OCTOBER: National Tutoring Week Is Coming. Show Us How YOU Celebrate! October 5–9, 2026
National Tutoring Week is our chance to celebrate the tutors who show up every day, ask the right questions, encourage one more attempt, celebrate one more breakthrough, and help students discover what they're capable of doing.
This year, NTA wants you to GO BIG—and show us what you've got!
Plan a celebration. Get your students involved. Decorate your center. Recognize your tutors. Create a theme. Have some fun. Do something completely different. However you celebrate, capture it and share it with us!
Send NTA your photos, videos, and/or slideshows showing how your program honored its tutors during National Tutoring Week.
🏆 And yes, there are bragging rights involved.
The program with the BEST National Tutoring Week celebration will receive a $500 award at EMBER, the 2027 NTA Conference, and will be featured across NTA's social media channels!
So start planning NOW.
Gather your tutors. Rally your students. Get creative, and show the tutoring community what makes your program special.
📸 Send your National Tutoring Week photos, videos, and/or slideshows to [email protected] by November 30, 2026.
🔥 Every flame starts somewhere.
- A book placed in the hands of a child.
- A tutor who helps a student see what's possible.
- A program that creates a place where learners know they belong.
As we look ahead to EMBER, the 2027 NTA Conference, October 4–7, 2027, we're celebrating the people and programs already creating that transformation in their communities. Evolve. Motivate. Build. Empower. Renew.
Growth Isn't Linear. It's Transformational.
We can't wait to see what you do—and we can't wait to celebrate with you at EMBER 2027.
NTA Introduces Digital Certificates Beginning 1 August 2026
Lower Fees. Faster Delivery. Greater Flexibility.
Beginning August 1, the NTA will transition to digital certificate delivery for all new memberships and certifications. As part of this transition, certification fees will be reduced to reflect the elimination of printing and shipping costs. This change reflects our ongoing commitment to providing timely service, maximizing member value, and keeping NTA programs as affordable as possible.
What does this mean for you?
Beginning August 1: Membership certificates will be issued in digital PDF format upon processing. Certification certificates for tutors, academic coaches, mentors, and trainers will also be issued in digital PDF format.
Digital certificates offer several advantages, including: Faster delivery—receive your certificate as soon as it is processed. Immediate access for employment records, professional portfolios, and credential verification. Secure digital records that can be downloaded, printed, or shared whenever needed. Reduced certification fees, as certification certificates will no longer include the cost of printing and shipping.
Prefer a printed certificate? For members and certificants who would like a professionally printed certificate, the NTA will continue to offer that option. Printed certificates may be purchased for an additional fee, which covers printing, packaging, and shipping costs. This allows those who prefer a printed certificate to obtain one while helping the NTA keep membership dues and certification fees as affordable as possible for everyone.
Digital certificates remain the official NTA membership and certification documents and may be used for employment records, professional portfolios, and credential verification.
Why are we making this change? As printing, postage, and shipping costs continue to increase, the NTA remains committed to being a responsible steward of our members' dues and certification fees.
By transitioning to digital certificates, we are able to: Deliver certificates more quickly. Improve the overall member experience. Reduce certification costs. Avoid unnecessary increases to membership dues. Continue investing member resources into programs, services, and professional development opportunities that directly benefit our members. Reduce our environmental impact by minimizing paper and shipping materials.
We believe this change reflects the National Tutoring Association's continued commitment to providing accessible, affordable, and responsive service while meeting the evolving needs of today's tutoring professionals.
Now Available!
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Value in Tutoring:
An Investigation of Student Perceptions of Tutoring
By Dr. Brandy Daingerfield
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Contact us at [email protected] to order.
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