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[myprincessgirlisa]

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[Straitlover]

I don't have kids, so these are just off the top of my head. Do you have any colleges in your town? If so, see about hiring a college student, maybe one majoring in teaching. Or what about finding a substitute teacher that might want to do a little tutoring on the side?

 

[NeedaVacation03]

My dd had needed a tutor when she was younger. What we did was go to teachers who stopped teaching due to being SAHM or teachers who retired and still wanted to earn additional money. Also I ask around the school and they gave me a list of current teachers who tutor after school, what subjects they do and how much they charge. The going rate here is around $25 an hour. Much cheaper than any company I could find. I know that SYLVAN around us charged $100 per hour and they used teachers who tutored after school too. When we checked Sylvan they wanted to tutor 2 students at a time for $100 each kid per hour. We were able to send her several times a week for one on one for less than they wanted for one hour.
She went to 3 tutors over a 5 year time period. 1 was good, 1 was poor(didnt last long there) and one was excellent. She was a teacher that I had in school and I knew she would push her in the right direction while still being kind.

 

[Darcy03231]

Another good place to check is your local senior center. Some of them were teachers and like to make some extra money. In my area the going rate is between $20-$30/hr

 

[ntink]

The school should be able to provide some type of learning support/assistance especially if they are the ones telling you she needs help. The county our school is located in offers services through this entity:
http://www.cciu.org/

learning support is covered here http://www.cciu.org/Departments/StudentServices/CDC/CDCAutism.html
and I believe they even perform testing.

I thought that public schools were required to provide learning support?

You might also want to try getting help through your pediatrician.

 

[summerrluvv]

If your daughter is really behind and doesn't seem to be catching up, I would request to have an evaluation be done by the school. They don't provide tutoring per se, but she could possibly be put in resource room to get the extra help she needs.

I've heard that Sylvan and Huntington are not worth the money. I would look at your local library or local paper for referrals to private individuals. Even ask the teach for recommendations, as most teachers provide tutoring during their off hours for a fee. It can be pricey though. We paid $50 an hour for tutoring, which seems to be the going rate around here.

 

[ecteacher23]

As a learning support teacher, I can tell you the best thing to do is request an evaluation. That is always your right as the parent. Also once you request the evaluation there is a time line that has to be followed so the sooner you express your concerns and the need for the evaluation to the school the sooner they can start the paperwork and interventions! Hope this helps.

 

[suevee]

In our experience Huntington was about structure, discipline, and drill. Things I was able to incorporate at home. They did not give private lessons, basically sat a child down in a cubicle while the teacher oversaw a number of children.

What made a difference was private testing. With that we were able to pinpoint the problems, address them and now everyone is happy. If your child is having a very hard time it is important to make sure there are no inherent problems beyond the child's control that need to be addressed.

Also Huntington has a caveat that they do not test and are not responsible for extenuating problems a child my have like dyslexia, ADHA, ect.

 

[CarolA]

Ok you child is not yet in first grade and she needs tutoring?

Is the fact that she is falling behind due to maturity? Some kids just don't mature as fast and you might just need to give her an extra year.

 

[kandeebunny]

Sylvan is SCRIPTED tutoring, you don't need to know anything, just follow their script...which does NOT work for everyone.

Find a retired teacher, or a SAHM, or a local college student.

 

[imsayin]

How old is the child?

 

[knation5]

My daughter is in 7th grade and tutors a little boy in Kindergarten 3 days a week. She goes in the morning during their scheduled study time. It's a win, win situation for them both. She likes it and he's getting a built in tutor. I'd ask DD's teacher if there is something like that available. If not, they might need to start one! Every school my kids have gone to have had a similar program.

GOOD LUCK!
Kayla

 

[tinaluis]

Are you in Hoffman Estates, IL? If so PM me and I can give you the name/number of someone who tutors from her home in Arlington Heights.

 

[perdidochas]

Ok you child is not yet in first grade and she needs tutoring?

Is the fact that she is falling behind due to maturity? Some kids just don't mature as fast and you might just need to give her an extra year.

I agree. That is what my DS did. We held him in 2nd grade, but should have done it in first. The earlier you hold a child back, the easier it is on them. Better now than in high school.

 

[englishteacha]

How old is your daughter? You said the school didn't offer tutoring till after 1st grade...is she in K or 1st? What are her needs? Reading? Math? Why does she need a tutor? I agree with CarolA that it might be an issue of maturity if she's quite young. Could you talk to her teacher and get some tips, then work with her on your own? I struggled with math, and still do, and my mom and big brother would work with me at home. Sometimes it was flashcards (I hated them, but darn it, they worked), or we'd play with Cheerios or blocks. Mom also got me measuring and cooking. I "survived" 12 years of math due to their diligence when I was young.

Depending on her needs, perhaps an older student could work with her either through school or on your own. What "big kid" wouldn't like to earn a few dollars an hour? I have several students (8th graders) who would be excellent tutors to young kids. High school kids might be interested, too. Many high schools have community service requirements, and working with your little one might fit the bill. You could talk to the HS guidance counselor or principal for recommendations.

If the tutoring part doesn't seem to work (definitely give it a shot, first, though), I'd suggest having her tested for a learning disability. Early diagnosis really helps get kids on the right track later.

PM me if you need other suggestions. Good luck!

 

[myprincessgirlisa]

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[summerrluvv]

My daughter is in 7th grade and tutors a little boy in Kindergarten 3 days a week. She goes in the morning during their scheduled study time. It's a win, win situation for them both. She likes it and he's getting a built in tutor. I'd ask DD's teacher if there is something like that available. If not, they might need to start one! Every school my kids have gone to have had a similar program.

GOOD LUCK!
Kayla

Most schools don't house 7th graders with kindergarteners. 7th grade is usually middle school.

 

[GOOFY4DONALD]

The school should be able to provide some type of learning support/assistance especially if they are the ones telling you she needs help. The county our school is located in offers services through this entity:
http://www.cciu.org/

learning support is covered here http://www.cciu.org/Departments/StudentServices/CDC/CDCAutism.html
and I believe they even perform testing.

I thought that public schools were required to provide learning support?

You might also want to try getting help through your pediatrician.

When my DD9 was in second grade she was really having a tough time. Her teacher told me she needed a private tutor or Sylvan. I said I can't afford sylvan or the 40.00 per hour that tutors were asking around here. I asked if she had any idea and she told me no but if you don't I will report you to the principal and she will take it from there. I'm sure that was just b*ll but the teacher was no help at all. I finally convinced my DH's aunt (who is a high school teacher) to help my DD a couple hours a week.

 

[Plantlady]

I agree with the suggestion of getting her into a research room at school.

My oldest, did GREAT in kindergarten, then in first grade, he and his teacher just did not click, and he went down hill quickly. She was so frustrated by his lack of staying on task, and she didn't know what to do.

Then, In second grade, they moved him to a Title I reading room, where there were only 4-6 kids for each teacher, and he improved SO quickly! He just needed more one on one attention.

Now, he's back in the regular room during reading time, reading at middle school level (he's in fourth grade), getting mostly A's. It just took one year, of some one on one attention to show him that he *could* do it, and gave him the skills to do great.

You as a parent can request that she gets that attention. The school is there to serve YOU and your daughter. Just be persistant.

 

[Hannathy]

I'm with the group who are suggesting it just may be a maturity thing. Before I spent a lot on tutoring for a kinder. I'd think about doing K over again. How are her fine motor skills? is she cutting and drawing at level? I'd just read to her a lot, work on her motor skills, include math skills at home and consider re-doing K.
I would also ask the teacher to tell me where she needs help.