I am thinking of home tutoring my son as he hates school. has any 1 done so and offer advice?
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Yes, several others have and it has proved better than just sending them to public school every day. Don't worry about them socializing, they'll have plenty of time to do that later in the day.
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well it might help were u live and what grade ur in so people can acutly offer. Why don't trying to ask a friend or someone u know or just go to a teacher and ask if there is any student willing to tutor someone.
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My son was diagnosed with D. in the third grade. Does your school have a class designed to tutor you? My son had to have assignments and tests read to him, and he was allowed to answer verbally. He taped the classes. Some assignments were altered. Not made easier, but if it required alot of writing, he was able to use a computer. We even homeschooled for 5 years.  We found a curriculum that was alot of hands on experiences.  It is hard. Hang in there, you're an inspiration to someone watching you.
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Have you thought about getting a tutor or where I went to school there were after school classes you could go to to get additional help. I'm sure that if you show that your applying yourself and doing your best that everything will be alright.
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Is your school not offering tutoring? I don't know that there is free tutoring out there unless you could apply for some kind of grant. There are lots of good phonics based computer programs. I like Reader Rabbit and Jump Start. You can even check them out from your local library. Encourage reading in your house as much as possible. I read to my kids every night. If the book is easy enough we take turns reading. Recently found a good incentive program that is free online. Kids read, take quizzes and earn points to get free stuff. Anything that will encourage reading will help. \nI hope the school has considered any learning disabilities. They should be able to test for and diagnose such things.
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yeah, i can help.  i can help you be a better parent by giving you some advice:  don't do your son's homework for him.  you are sending him to school to learn, aren't you?  how is he going to ever learn how to do anything if you spend days doing his work for him?  \n\nsure, he might end up with an A in first grade, but who cares about what you got in first grade?  you could make an argument that grades are important to his future if they are high school grades, but it's far more important that he actually *learn* things at this age.\n\nsheesh.
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HomeschoolFreeStuff@3Moms.com\n\n     homeschoolfreestuff.com\n  \n\n\nThese two sites are written by the same Moms.I have found them to be the best ones...as they actually homeschool their kids.There are several others too.but they are not written by home school educators.\n These sites have areas that encompass all grades and even places for extra help & questions. They also screen other sites and reccomend the good ones .\n \n\nI have also signed up for some really great classes on <http:/www.About.com> \n \n\nMy son is testing post high school in most subjects and is in the 4th grade.I like to keep his mind challenged and About.com seems to do the trick too.He loves the classes and thinks the ones on HomeschoolFreeStuff@3Moms.com are great.They have kits for free also ..you just pay for S&H.\n Best wishes !!!
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I never thought I would be advising someone to KEEP their child in school, but I might make the exeption here. If you want to homeschool to give your child a better education, then go for it! But, if your only reason is because the teacher is young, that's not going to work. Homeschooling takes EXTREME dedication to your child, lots of work on your part, it takes patience, and persistence. You have to be willing to do whatever is necessary to learn what you need to teach and how to do it. You have to enjoy your children enough to have them with you 24/7! You have to be willing to taxi them to the different opportunities for social engagement like sports or dance classes, whatever. A lot of homeschooling is done outside the home, in the form of educational outings, where they learn hands-on about the world around them and social engagement with ALL age groups, not just their peers. All of this is GREAT for them, but it's a sacrifice on your part, and you have to be willing to do it. See, it's not just a simple decision to be based on the fact that a teacher is young, that really has no bearing on anything. Plus, you have to take into account how your child is going to react. It's a lot harder to pull a child out of school then it is to have never put them in in the first place, this can cause resentment and I don't feel it should be done unless the parent feels it's necessary, and feels that the fight is worth it in exchange for the better education. Good luck to you, but I suggest you think about it some more, do some research, get to know the teacher and see if you still feel he/she is not adequate as a teacher, then go to the principal if you still have concerns. If the principal is unwilling to help, then go to the school board. Try some other options first, because it's not an easy job. It's a very rewarding job, and most beneficial to the child, but it is a sacrifice.
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Hi Bill,\nMy son was exactly as you describe. He's 22, now, and a successful chemical engineer. I'll "second" everything Fortunato wrote. The problem is with the lack of challenge in your son's classroom, not with your son. My son first experienced challenging math work in 9th grade, and since this was a new experience, it took some getting used to and his grades took a dip for awhile. But he turned himself around and finally had reason to see why working through homework problems was important. If your school system isn't going to change, there isn't much you can do at this point. Except I heartily endorse the suggestion of music education. I can honestly tell you that learning how to play the trombone was my son's best form of MATH enrichment he could get before high school. Besides learning how to work hard in SOMETHING, music is a logical language like math. I'm sure it kept my son's brain from shriveling up all those years.\n\nDon't treat your son as though he needs EXTRA math practice. It's really, really difficult to find appropriate math enrichment for young kids. They mostly just need to progress ahead at their own rate of learning, but few schools let them do that. Offer your son some math and logic puzzle books and see if he takes to those.\n\nFeel free to contact me. Good luck.
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I'm going to try to keep all my ideas low cost and easy...if you're a stay at home mom these might work better than if you're not.  Though you might be able to get your childcare provider to do these things as well.\n\n1. Check out your local library!  They often have great things going on for the summer.  My son now 12 is an avid reader particaly becasue he got interested in the summer reading programs at the libray.  They usually have a program where kids read books and get starts or stickers or something like that to put in a book.  Sometimes there are draws and prizes and parties involved.  I find these really help boys by getting the competitive juices going...who can read the most books by the end of the summer.  Don't worry if he gravitates to books that are too young for him...any reading he does is good, builds word recognition and speed and comprehension.  You may luck out and find a series he likes...look for "The Magic Tree House" books, they might be about his level.  Then they want to read them all as fast as they can.\n\n2.Grocery Shopping...you have to do it anyway so make it special.  Have him help you make the list...maybe he can even write it out!  When you're shopping let him help you find things. Pick 2 "special treats" from the bakery to have when you get home and the groceries are put away.  Make a big deal out of it...set the table, light a candle.  \nNow a word of warning.  Grocery shopping with kids can be rough as they want every unhealthy expensive thing they see.  But by allowing him to choose one special thing you make that a bit easier.  And all kids need to learn that they can't have everything.  Once they get use to it the tantrums over the jumbo box of oreos will stop.  UNLESS you give into them...then it gets worse since they see it works.\n\n3. Plan a picnic.  You can combine this with the grocery shopping too.  You can take a picnic to a park...or maybe meet up with Dad at work.  \n\n4. 2 words...water balloons...don't forget to participate fully yourself. Kids don't see mom having fun as often as they sould...mine included.\n\n5. This may cost a bit but maybe it will fit into the budget...visit some of your local tourist attactions...a historical home, a zoo, an art gallery.\n\n6. Plant a garden...you may already do that but maybe you can give him a little corner for himself or dig up a separate spot for him.  \n\n7. Are you religious? Christian? look for a "Vacation Bible School" in your area.\n\n8. Check out the website below.  They update it monthy with cool stuff to do with your pre-school/Elemantary and teenage kids.  In the upper right hand side of the page find the paper and pencil to subscribe to get updates mailed to you monthy!\n\nI'll edit this as I think of more.
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Try taking the advice given here. Be prepared to march down to the school a lot to try to get this taken care of. Your grandkids CAN learn! Then, if none of that works, consider homeschooling, or have the parents consider homeschooling, whichever is more appropriate. Like some of these teachers said, they are trained to educate regular student, not special children. I know a boy with FAS and a myriad of other diagnoses, and when he was eight years old, he snuck out of a locked campus and was halfway home before his grandma was called and told he was missing. He had walked about five miles. Homeschooling gives you the advantage of knowing your grandson's individual problems. There are so many different types of problems going on in a special ed class, that I don't blame the teacher for being overwhelmed. Most special ed kids excel once they start being taught at home because they are in an environment they know, with loving caregivers who understand the complexities of their own disorders, and are able to work at their own pace. There's no distractions like there are in a classroom. It just seems to work. There are several place you can turn to to learn about homeschooling kids with special needs. Check yahoo groups, there's a lot. I'm on HS-Plus, and it's a really good group. Lots of different disorders being dealt with, FAE/FAS is a big one, so you'd get lots of help. I homeschool my autistic pre-schooler, and will be homeschooling my 'normal' little one, and any others that come along. Contact me if you'd like, I'd be more than happy to talk to you some more.
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Community Colleges are a good options for some classes.  If you're looking for at home curriculum, try Apologia Science, Saxon Math (goes up to calc I believe) and Excellence in Writing with Andrew Puduwa (it is geared toward a little younger age group, but if you son is at all lacking the mechanics of writing it is a great program). Also, check out the book "A Thomas Jefferson Education."  You can find it at www.gwc.edu in the bookstore section. It is a must read!
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Find a good tutor, check into homeschooling co-ops, get a good teacher's manual...learn right along with your kid.
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Your best bet is to either put an ad in the paper or go to the local community college and talk with the Director and he can find someone suitable for u.  Also put an ad on their bulletin board for a tutor.  Highschool kids r very good at this also.  My son is 15 and he tutors several elementary kids in the area!  Good luck!
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You need to find out why he won't do it. Trying talking to him about it calmly. Assuming that he is not just a lazy child. There may a distraction at school.\nOr maybe he is just depressed...almost anything can affect a childs school work.
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my son is home schooled, stay with it look on line for home schooling, look up svc , we are in Ohio so thing are not the same, but there are alote of on line schools just do not let the real school get in your way your state should have a help line the Government has on line schools also. that will help you.you have to be in a school, until you 18 go on line and look up your Gide lines, you will find theme, and some on line schools you do not have to do all the testing to get out of school. what about going and just getting your GED you parents or garden just have to sigh you out of school and see you do your GED tasted,
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If you are effectively improving his speech on your own, in a home school setting, then congratulations on an excellent job!\n\nFederal law (IDEA) states that either parent or the local school district can initiate Due Process (mediation, and then if that fails court appeals) if either feels that the child's educational needs are not being met.\n\nHowever, if you have documented progress occurring, there shouldn't be a problem.\n\nAs a parent, you have the right to refuse any or all professional services from the public schools, including therapies (although because of the training and program curriculum access I would strongly recommend NOT refusing free access to a highly-trained professional).\n\nhttp://www.wrightslaw.com/law/code_regs/IDEARegs_PartE.htm\n\nhttp://www.wrightslaw.com/info/tests.evals.crabtree.htm\n\nThe school district MUST reach out to you, and offer these services, by law (Child Find). If they do not, then they are legally in trouble. However, you do have the right, at that point, to refuse services... you must sign a paper stating that you have done so (that way the school district can show that they have done their duty). The state Department of Education also supervises homeschooling, and you must show adequate yearly progress to continue with keeping your child at home. \n\nWith a child with special needs, you should be very careful to ensure that you have plenty of documentation that includes both diagnostic information showing your child's potential, and testing, lesson plans, and daily work showing that your child's progress is within that potential.\n\nWhy did the school bother you about this? Read this through:\nhttp://www.wrightslaw.com/idea/art/sec.1412.overview.htm\n\nIf your child isn't progressing, or you lack documentation to show progress, and the state forces you to send him into the public schools for programming, the school will have to both remediate what you failed to do, plus have him magically reading at grade level as soon as possible (thank you George Bush and NCLB). It makes school personnel "nervous Nellies" about homeschooled children, especially those with disabilities.\n\nhttp://www.wrightslaw.com/howey/power.mtgs.ltrs.htm\n\nIf you really review all the parent rights information out there, you will see that most of the time, they have to fight to get appropriate programming and services.... If you and the school system jump through the "service refusal" paperwork hoops together, they'll gladly drop you like a hot potato once their rear ends are legally covered.\n\nThen, just make sure your little guy's progressing adequately in all areas, so that a state audit of your records (or lack of) doesn't send him (and you) into the public schools.