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By admin, October 4, 2009 2:31 pm

An educational consultant and advocate is often necessary when parents are considering making transitions between schools, or when students are experiencing difficulties with their academics. Additionally, when parents are confused by all of the education lingo and numerous decisions to be made regarding their child’s immediate and long-term future, they turn to an educational consultant.

Consulting specialties include:

• Simplifying the education process for parents
• Learning disabilities
• IEP meetings or school conferences
• Advocating for your child’s academic, emotional & social needs

You may need an educational consultant when:

• You have received the results of educational testing on your child and need help interpreting the report.
• The school your child attends calls a meeting to recommend special education placement.
• You are considering homeschooling (either on your own or through an outside agency).
• You need guidance regarding any aspect of your student’s schooling.
• You need to know what options you have as a parent in terms of the best education for your child.
• You don’t know where to turn when your adolescent continues to do poorly in school, year after year.
• You are afraid you may make a wrong educational decision which will impact your child for years to come.
• You don’t know whose opinion to trust anymore and you need an unbiased viewpoint.
• You are not certain whether you should have your child repeat a grade.
• You become overwhelmed by feedback from too many sources regarding your student.
• You are confused by all the education lingo (L.D, A.D.D. A.D.H.D, Asperger’s, IEP and more).
• You aren’t sure when and how your high school student should prepare for and take the SAT.

Often, a seasoned professional is just the answer in these situations. An educational consultant will greatly reduce the stress a parent goes through in trying to raise a well-rounded child and can become a bridge between their child and the school, acting as a support in school meetings and conferences.

For more information, please visit Back to Basics website at http://www.BacktoBasicsLearning.com

Back to Basics has been recognized as the area’s undisputed leader in one-on-one tutoring. In addition, the firm offers a unique Delaware private school for all grades. Back to Basics is the 2010 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.

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By admin,

1. Schedule a consistent time – non –negotiable. Schedule the duration (elem ~ ¼ – ½ – 1 hour). Help child prioritize if necessary.

2. Even if no homework, have them do something academic in that time frame each day (review, read, practice words or math facts). It sets a routine/habit of studying.

3. Set a permanent homework spot, where all supplies are located (or have all in a container that “travels” with the child in the house, but to same spot).

4. Let your child see you read, and learn.

5. Help only when necessary, and recognize the parts he did well (as well as difficult areas). Praise ability.

6. Some children need the assignments broken down into smaller units.

7. Do not allow yourself to get pulled into a battle. Back out and have the child ask the teacher to explain the parts he doesn’t understand if a conflict starts brewing at home. Or ask the child to come to you later when he can be respectful and not whining.

8. Assist, do not give answers. The less you need to be involved in homework the better. This means your child is learning at school and homework is reinforcing this. If not, speak with the teacher.

9. Get to know the teacher(s). Learn about her homework policy and standards.

10. Set up consequences and rewards. Allow your child to make choices, instill responsibility. Set goals regularly.

For more information, please visit Back to Basics website at http://www.BacktoBasicsLearning.com

Back to Basics has been recognized as the area’s undisputed leader in one-on-one tutoring. In addition, the firm offers a unique Delaware private school for all grades. Back to Basics is the 2010 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.

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By admin,

Is the tutoring one-on-one?
Yes. Our one-on-one tutoring approach provides maximum benefits by increasing knowledge of subject matter and building self-esteem.

Where does the tutoring take place?
Our locations are as varied as our students. Tutoring can be provided in the student’s home, office, daycare center, summer camp, school, or at our center. Back to Basics serves the needs of students of all ages in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.

Can you tutor my child during school hours?
Yes. We will work with the school and parent on scheduling the sessions before, during, or after school.

Do you offer subjects other than reading, writing, and math?
Back to Basics tutors in 50+ subjects, including all math and science, reading, writing, study skills, foreign languages, history and test prep (PSAT, SAT, High school entrance exam, DSTP, GRE). No other tutoring service offers this depth and breadth of courses.

What ages do you tutor?
Back to Basics serves the needs of a wide range of students, from age 3 through 103 Ñ whether gifted, learning disabled, hearing or visually impaired, ADHD, Asperger’s or simply in need of some support.

Is the tutoring just for remedial students?
All individual tutoring is offered for remedial, enrichment, or maintenance needs.

Do you tutor college-level subjects? How about AP courses?
Yes and yes. Back to Basics tutors every level, one-on-one.

What kind of results can I expect?
With a firm background in the basics, a student will experience success in many areas of education. With a clear understanding of how a student learns, we use present strengths plus an understanding of existing weaknesses to move the student beyond his current performance. Early on, you will see increased confidence and more interest in the subject matter. Teachers will notice more class participation. Homework will become easier and done more independently. And, of course, grades and scores will improve. Typically, students achieve 2.5 – 3 grades higher within 3 months (i.e. D to A).

Do you offer summer school?
Back to Basics is in full operation during the summer months. Students may take a course through Back to Basics for a make-up credit during the summer in place of going to summer school. We are a state-approved one-on-one facility for all grade levels, and we provide the flexibility that traditional summer schools do not.

How about original credit?
Back to Basics is state-approved to provide courses for original credit. Students do this to get ahead, or to catch up, with their credits. It is one-on-one and the student is taught content, given quizzes, tests and homework, plus a final percentage grade.

What if my child or I feel the tutor is not the correct match?
Due to the fact that we hand-match each student and tutor, it is rare that this occurs. However, if you or your child has concerns, please call Back to Basics early on and speak with the Director or Assistant Director. We will be happy to change tutors.

Do you offer psycho-educational testing?
Yes. This test battery includes I.Q., memory, visual-motor, and academic achievement level testing, as well as giftedness, learning disability, and attention deficit disorder screening. The student’s learning style will also be assessed. The formal report of the evaluation can be used when necessary to document the need for special services provided by schools, to take untimed SATs or High School Entrance Exams or to be considered for a gifted program. Back to Basics has Ph.D and Psy.D. Psychologists on staff who perform these evaluations on children and adults.

Are there any fees before we actually begin tutoring?
No. Fees are not assessed until the actual tutoring session(s) have been set-up and confirmed. There are no additional fees.

What are the qualifications of the tutors?
Our tutors have Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degrees and years of experience teaching and/or tutoring in their respective fields. We do background checks on all tutors. And we take extra care in employee teachers with personalities that engage and inspire students.

May I speak with the owner?
Absolutely! At any time you wish to speak with Beverly Stewart, President/Director, please call 302-594-0754 and ask specifically for her.

For more information, please visit Back to Basics website at http://www.BacktoBasicsLearning.com

Back to Basics has been recognized as the area’s undisputed leader in one-on-one tutoring. In addition, the firm offers a unique Delaware private school for all grades. Back to Basics is the 2010 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.