Private tutors have been a source of educational improvement that, in the past, was limited to those few with the financial resources to pay. Today, however, more and more parents are recognizing the benefits of extra help to ensure that their children gain an edge in a competitive world. And that's not all. It's apparent that the overcrowded and underfunded classrooms of today aren't going to provide enough help for any children, if those children intend to become successfully employed adults. But just how can parents who are struggling to meet their bills afford to provide extra tutoring for their school-age children?
With the right environment and motivation, children can make the best of their educational opportunities. There are some affordable options that can help enhance the public school education that your child is already participating in.
Check out any local programs.
Many communities are beginning to rally behind the cause of education and will host classes or programs to encourage academic success. Libraries are a great place to begin. Look for a variety of reading and exploration activities planned by the library or advertised in the library.
Other places to look include:
4-H clubs
After-school programs
Scouting organizations
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Local museums and historical landmarks
other community-based programs and groups
Form a homework co-op with other parents.
Cooperating with other parents to provide ready access to math, writing, research, science, and other help can provide a no-cost and safe source of quick help. As all of the parents are working together to improve the academic skills of the students, a strong feeling of camaraderie will also be developed. This is also a great way for parents to keep their own learning skills fresh.
Consider the online sources of help.
It may take a little bit of searching, but there are many sites that offer homework help. Sometimes you can find a company offering the chance to work with a live tutor in an interactive, virtual classroom and sometimes you'll be communicating through email messages. Either way, you are likely to be paying less than if you were paying a personal tutor. And if you are simply looking for a way to motivate your child to practice multiplication or typing, you'll be able to find a plethora of sites with engaging games for all levels. From spelling to geography to science, you can find video presentations, printable worksheets, and easy to understand information in many different forms.
Compare the cost to loss ratio of one to one tutoring.
At first glance, the costs of one to one or private tutoring may seem high. But when you contrast the amount of improvement that can be made quickly with a private tutor and the academic losses that increase as each year passes, then the sacrifice to pay for a tutor may seem reasonable in the long run. And if you are still worried that you can afford the costs, you may want to contact a tutoring agency to find out if they have any plans to make financing possible.
Whatever you decide to do, it will be helpful to act fast. The longer you wait, the further behind and more frustrated your child can become. It becomes more difficult to catch up as each year passes.
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Lawrence Reaves writes for SchoolTutoring.com, an online resources with information for parents and students who may be interested in tutoring. To learn more about tutoring in a specific subject or to read more about online tutoring visit http://schooltutoring.com/tutoring-programs/private-tutoring/
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