826Seattle is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages six to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write.

Its services are structured around the belief that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention, and that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success.

With this in mind, 826Seattle provides drop-in tutoring, after-school workshops, in-schools tutoring, help for English language learners, and assistance with student publications.

Care.com is an online service that matches families with caregivers - including babysitters, nannies, pet sitters, dog walkers, tutors, and respite care for seniors.

Families can search Care.com by their zip code or metro area to find listings of caregivers who match their specific needs. Search results include enhanced caregiver profiles - with photos, video interviews, and references - which families can view before contacting a caregiver about a job. Plus, families can request free background checks on any caregiver as part of their monthly membership.

FamilyWorks offers a variety of family-support services: drop-in playgroups, parent support groups, after-school tutoring for students in grade one-five, and a variety of other activities like family cooking classes, family activity times, and special events.

A food bank serving residents of the 98103, 98107, 98115, and 98133 zip codes is also located at FamilyWorks. Hours: Tue, Fri 11am-1pm; Thu 2pm-5pm.

KwizNET is a web-based learning system featuring grade-appropriate quizzes and printable worksheets based on widely recognized curricula. Additional features include auto-generated quizzes, instant scoring, progress tracking, and award certificates.

KwizNET offers a free one-hour trial.

KwizNET is a web-based learning system featuring grade-appropriate quizzes and printable worksheets based on widely recognized curricula. Additional features include auto-generated quizzes, instant scoring, progress tracking, and award certificates.

KwizNET offers a free one-hour trial.

Ladybug Montessori is a private Pre-K and Kindergarten program that offers specialized classes in reading and science. Private tutoring is available in reading, writing, and penmanship.

Lindamood-Bell is recognized as an effective treatment for learning difficulties, including the symptoms of dyslexia, AD/HD, hyperlexia, and autism.

The center works one-on-one with individuals ages five through adult. Lindamood-Bell offers diagnostic evaluations, individualized treatment programs to address the specific needs of its students, and community education events throughout the year.

Model Family Mentorship Program is a non-profit organization which works to strengthen over 135 low income and disadvantaged families throughout Seattle, Tacoma, and Spokane County. The program offers family resource services, family and child literacy projects, computer technology awareness projects, family goal building programs, educational book scholarships, and a unique "family to family" mentoring program.

Model Family hosts Seattle's annual Family KiteFest.

Ravenna Tutoring offers in-home tutoring in mathematics, physics, and test preparation.

Stepping Stone Tutors represents private tutors in the greater Seattle area. Teaching is conducted on a one-on-one basis either at home or in a library, and sessions are custom-tailored to each child's need.

Tutors are selected by a careful screening process and are guaranteed to meet or exceed expectations.

Sylvan offers individualized tutoring for children in pre-K though high school. Diagnostic placement tests and personalized curriculum materials provide for realistic goal setting and ensure that children work at an appropriate level and pace. Subjects include math, reading, writing, test preparation, study skills, and SAT/ACT prep.

Sylvan uses a positive motivation program for good work, including tokens and checkbooks for purchases at the Sylvan Store. Teachers confer with parents every 12 hours of instruction and work with your child's school teacher for a coordinated effort meant to optimize your child's success in the program.

The centers provide live online tutoring in reading and math. The online tutoring pairs an instructor and student, who work together, hearing each other through a headset and interacting live over a writable tablet and shared computer interface.

See the website for a complete list of locations.

Sylvan offers individualized tutoring for children in pre-K though high school. Diagnostic placement tests and personalized curriculum materials provide for realistic goal setting and ensure that children work at an appropriate level and pace. Subjects include math, reading, writing, test preparation, study skills, and SAT/ACT prep.

Sylvan uses a positive motivation program for good work, including tokens and checkbooks for purchases at the Sylvan Store. Teachers confer with parents every 12 hours of instruction and work with your child's school teacher for a coordinated effort meant to optimize your child's success in the program.

The centers provide live online tutoring in reading and math. The online tutoring pairs an instructor and student, who work together, hearing each other through a headset and interacting live over a writable tablet and shared computer interface.

See the website for a complete list of locations.

Sylvan offers individualized tutoring for children in pre-K though high school. Diagnostic placement tests and personalized curriculum materials provide for realistic goal setting and ensure that children work at an appropriate level and pace. Subjects include math, reading, writing, test preparation, study skills, and SAT/ACT prep.

Sylvan uses a positive motivation program for good work, including tokens and checkbooks for purchases at the Sylvan Store. Teachers confer with parents every 12 hours of instruction and work with your child's school teacher for a coordinated effort meant to optimize your child's success in the program.

The centers provide live online tutoring in reading and math. The online tutoring pairs an instructor and student, who work together, hearing each other through a headset and interacting live over a writable tablet and shared computer interface.

See the website for a complete list of locations.

Sylvan offers individualized tutoring for children in pre-K though high school. Diagnostic placement tests and personalized curriculum materials provide for realistic goal setting and ensure that children work at an appropriate level and pace. Subjects include math, reading, writing, test preparation, study skills, and SAT/ACT prep.

Sylvan uses a positive motivation program for good work, including tokens and checkbooks for purchases at the Sylvan Store. Teachers confer with parents every 12 hours of instruction and work with your child's school teacher for a coordinated effort meant to optimize your child's success in the program.

The centers provide live online tutoring in reading and math. The online tutoring pairs an instructor and student, who work together, hearing each other through a headset and interacting live over a writable tablet and shared computer interface.

See the website for a complete list of locations.

Sylvan offers individualized tutoring for children in pre-K though high school. Diagnostic placement tests and personalized curriculum materials provide for realistic goal setting and ensure that children work at an appropriate level and pace. Subjects include math, reading, writing, test preparation, study skills, and SAT/ACT prep.

Sylvan uses a positive motivation program for good work, including tokens and checkbooks for purchases at the Sylvan Store. Teachers confer with parents every 12 hours of instruction and work with your child's school teacher for a coordinated effort meant to optimize your child's success in the program.

The centers provide live online tutoring in reading and math. The online tutoring pairs an instructor and student, who work together, hearing each other through a headset and interacting live over a writable tablet and shared computer interface.

See the website for a complete list of locations.

Sylvan offers individualized tutoring for children in pre-K though high school. Diagnostic placement tests and personalized curriculum materials provide for realistic goal setting and ensure that children work at an appropriate level and pace. Subjects include math, reading, writing, test preparation, study skills, and SAT/ACT prep.

Sylvan uses a positive motivation program for good work, including tokens and checkbooks for purchases at the Sylvan Store. Teachers confer with parents every 12 hours of instruction and work with your child's school teacher for a coordinated effort meant to optimize your child's success in the program.

The centers provide live online tutoring in reading and math. The online tutoring pairs an instructor and student, who work together, hearing each other through a headset and interacting live over a writable tablet and shared computer interface.

See the website for a complete list of locations.

Offers comprehensive tutoring services for school-aged kids. Programs include one-on-one tutoring (homework support, skills reinforcement); homeschool support; and study skills training.

Subjects include (but aren't limited to) reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, spelling, test-taking strategies, and math.

Instructor Lori Wright is a Washington state certified teacher with 10 years of tutoring experience.

Offers comprehensive tutoring services for school-aged kids. Programs include one-on-one tutoring (homework support, skills reinforcement); homeschool support; and study skills training.

Subjects include (but aren't limited to) reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, spelling, test-taking strategies, and math.

Instructor Lori Wright is a Washington state certified teacher with 10 years of tutoring experience.

In addition to offering a variety of enrichment classes, workshops, and seminars for adults, the center coordinates SAT and GRE prep courses throughout the year.

The SAT Prep Series is a series of three sessions designed to prepare students for the SAT (or ACT) reasoning test. The SAT Cram Session is a three-hour session that focuses on basic test-taking strategies.

Students preparing for the GRE can take a three-part GRE Prep Course or single four-hour session. Students are introduced to the computer test format, learn effective ways of dealing with math questions, and tricks for cracking the verbal and analytic portions of the test. The Basic Math Refresher course covers arithmetic and algebra fundamentals and is designed to complement the GRE Prep Course.