Code of Conduct

Creating a respectful, safe, and productive learning environment for everyone

Our Commitment

PeerPathway Tutors is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and harassment-free environment for all users—students, parents, and tutors alike. We believe that learning thrives in an atmosphere of mutual respect, professionalism, and kindness.

Expected Behavior

For All Users:

  • • Treat everyone with respect, courtesy, and professionalism
  • • Communicate clearly and appropriately
  • • Be punctual and prepared for sessions you arrange directly with tutors or families
  • • Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy
  • • Provide constructive and honest feedback
  • • Report any concerns or inappropriate behavior promptly

For Tutors:

  • • Create a supportive and encouraging learning environment
  • • Adapt teaching methods to meet individual student needs
  • • Maintain professional boundaries at all times
  • • Keep parents informed of student progress
  • • Honor commitments and communicate changes promptly
  • • Keep up with the material and be honest about what you know

For Students & Parents:

  • • Come prepared with questions and materials
  • • Actively participate in learning sessions
  • • Communicate needs and concerns respectfully
  • • Notify your tutor directly and as early as possible about cancellations or rescheduling
  • • Respect the tutor's time and expertise
  • • Complete agreed-upon assignments and practice

Professional Boundaries

Communication: Tutors and families communicate directly by phone, text, or email using the contact details tutors publish on their profiles. Keep all communication respectful and professional, reach out during appropriate hours (generally 8 AM - 9 PM local time), and include a parent or guardian in communications involving younger students.

Relationships: Tutors and students should maintain a professional relationship. Social relationships outside the tutoring context are discouraged.

Gift Policy: Tutors should not accept or solicit gifts of significant value from students or parents.

Privacy: Use the contact details tutors choose to publish on their profiles to arrange sessions. Beyond what is needed to arrange and hold sessions, avoid sharing personal information such as private social media accounts, and respect everyone's privacy.

Reporting Violations

If you witness or experience behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, please report it immediately through our Reporting/Escalation page or by contacting:

krao@emeryweiner.org

jlesnickschafer@emeryweiner.org

(346) 303-2456

All reports will be reviewed promptly and handled with discretion. We take all concerns seriously and are committed to maintaining a safe platform.

Consequences of Violations

Violations of this Code of Conduct may result in:

• Warning and required acknowledgment of guidelines

• Temporary suspension of platform access

• Permanent removal from the directory

• Notification to appropriate authorities for serious violations

• Legal action when warranted

The severity of consequences will depend on the nature and frequency of the violation. Our primary goal is to maintain a safe, respectful community for all.