There are a variety of tutoring options available for your child. / Courtesy of BrandPoint
For many parents
, slipping grades and missed assignments can be sure signs that their child is in need of help academically.
And whether your child needs assistance to get up to speed with the rest of the class or is looking for help to get ahead on their SATs, there are a variety of tutoring options available.
“Keep the lines of communication open with your child’s school,” said Amanda Bates, an English teacher and coordinator of the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program at Rim of the World High School in Lake Arrowhead, Calif. “If your child seems to be struggling, reach out to his/her teacher and have a frank discussion about what you’re seeing at home and what they experience with your child in class to determine the areas your child needs help in and what the best course of action may be.”
“The drop of a single letter grade, diminishing enthusiasm about school or complaints that school is ‘too hard’ can all be signs that your student is dreading a particular class or subject,” said Adriene White, center director for Sylvan Learning-Long Beach. “The issues they are having can be clues that they need help with time management and study skills, test preparation or with a particular academic subject.”
“If your child is spending excessive amounts of time on homework, it could be a sign that he or she doesn’t understand the skill or concept needed to complete that homework,” said Dr. Dominick P. Ferello a professor in the College of Undergraduate Studies at Argosy University, Tampa. “If your child is laboring over words when reading out loud and can’t retell the story they just read in their own words, your child likely needs help with reading.”
“There is a range of tutoring options available to parents,” said Bates. “For some students, there may be a volunteer or specialist at the school who can assist with their needs. For those who may need help outside of the classroom, your child’s school or school district should be able to provide you with a list of private tutors and tutoring centers that can provide more in-depth assistance for your child outside of the school day.”
, slipping grades and missed assignments can be sure signs that their child is in need of help academically.And whether your child needs assistance to get up to speed
with the rest of the class or is looking for help to get ahead on their SATs, there are a variety of tutoring options available.“Keep the lines of communication open with your child’s school,” said Amanda Bates, an English teacher and coordinator of the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program at Rim of the World High School in Lake Arrowhead, Calif. “If your child seems to be struggling, reach out to his/her teacher and have a frank discussion about what you’re seeing at home and what they experience with your child in class to determine the areas your child needs help in and what the best course of action may be.”
“The drop of a single letter grade, diminishing enthusiasm about school or complaints that school is ‘too hard’ can all be signs that your student is dreading a particular class or subject,” said Adriene White, center director for Sylvan Learning-Long Beach. “The issues they are having can be clues that they need help with time management and study skills, test preparation or with a particular academic subject.”
“If your child is spending excessive amounts of time on homework, it could be a sign that he or she doesn’t understand the skill or concept needed to complete that homework,” said Dr. Dominick P. Ferello a professor in the College of Undergraduate Studies at Argosy University, Tampa. “If your child is laboring over words when reading out loud and can’t retell the story they just read in their own words, your child likely needs help with reading.”
“There is a range of tutoring options available to parents,” said Bates. “For some students, there may be a volunteer or specialist at the school who can assist with their needs. For those who may need help outside of the classroom, your child’s school or school district should be able to provide you with a list of private tutors and tutoring centers that can provide more in-depth assistance for your child outside of the school day.”
