The Academic Coach

Did you know private schools actually produce savings to tax payers? The estimated savings to US taxpayers is more than $48 billion.

Sometimes, a student with dyscalculia will respond well to a different approach. For example, rather than learning multiplication tables by rote memorization, the student may benefit from understanding how multiplication works.

There’s a misconception that children with learning disabilities are just lazy. We understand that in order to get a student to do their best work, we must first alter our teaching style in order to present the information in a way they can understand.

Our Preschool Math Course, Building Numbers and Equations, begins next week. There are still a few spots left and we would love to have your child join us!

Did you know that Albert Einstein suffered from Asperger’s Syndrome? He overcame his challenge to become a brilliant atomic physicist and developer of the Theory of Relativity.

If you have a student entering kindergarten who already knows the letters and sounds, they may be facing a challenge this year. Since many kinder classes focus on learning the alphabet, your child might be bored. Boredom in school early on can lead to poor attitudes about education and decreased academic achievement later on. The Academic Coach offers an alphabet program that will challenge and delight your advanced learner. Please take a look at the course description to see if this class is right for your child.

If your child is struggling with public schools, it may be time to consider a private tutor. With a personalized program from The Academic Coach, your child can learn to organize themselves, their time, and their schoolwork.

Did you know that private school students tend to score better than public school students on standardized tests? Factors that may contribute to this discrepancy are a private school's smaller class sizes, more individualized instruction, and greater academic focus.

Think about sending your kids to a private school? You've got a lot of good company. In the United States 25% of schools are private schools, and 1 in 9 students goes to a private school, and that includes elementary schools.

Have you been concerned that your child’s teacher isn’t well-equipped to manage your child’s ADD during class? If you want to ensure your child is getting the most from the classroom environment, I can help. Call today for a free consultation. 903-461-9724.