Tutoring works. But dosage alone isn’t enough.


Discover why strong tutor-student relationships are the deciding factor between tutoring programs that deliver and those that fall short, and how districts can design for stronger attendance, deeper engagement, and measurable academic growth.

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The Case for Relational Tutoring

Districts across the country are investing in high-impact tutoring, yet results vary widely. Some programs see transformational gains while others struggle with attendance, disengagement, and inconsistent outcomes.

The difference often comes down to one underappreciated factor: the quality of the tutor-student relationship.

In Beyond Dosage: How Relationships Drive Outcomes in High-Impact Tutoring, Catapult Learning’s Devon Wible and Dr. Clay Cook of CharacterStrong draw on decades of research to make the case that relationships aren’t a byproduct of good tutoring, they are the mechanism that makes it work.

What You’ll Learn

  • Why dosage creates opportunity but relationships drive impact
  • Five low-burden, high-impact relational practices tutors can use every session
  • What it takes to build relationship-centered tutoring systems that work at scale
  • How to evaluate tutoring programs beyond hours delivered and sessions completed

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Complete the form to access Beyond Dosage: How Relationships Drive Outcomes in High-Impact Tutoring and learn how relationship-centered tutoring can help districts improve engagement, consistency, and learning outcomes.

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