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Underwood Elementary School Newton, MA

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Y3K Tutor In Your Home recently donated tutoring and test preparation services to the Underwood Online Auction.  Be sure to bid generously for the Newton, MA children.  Our donation and your bids help the Underwood School PTO raise money to pay for teacher’s classroom supplies, project materials, important curriculum enrichment programs through the Creative Arts and Sciences program, technology purchases, and so much more.  All of these items are integral to the children’s education at Underwood Elementary School.  Without our donation and your bids, programs like these would not be available to the Newton students.  It is our support that continues to make the Underwood Elementary School a special place.

 

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Homework Help #2

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Some students need time to play or relax right after school as they mentally burn out. Others students prefer get to their homework right away as they can remain focused and want to finish so they can have the rest of their evening to themselves. For this reason, Y3K Tutor In Your Home tutors are available as soon as school ends and up to 11:00 PM every day. It is important to allow students the ability to do their homework once they are mentally ready to do so as long as enough time is allotted to complete all assignments.

 

PARENTS AGREE: Y3K TUTOR IN YOUR HOME CHANGES LIVES #14

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PARENTS AGREE: Y3K TUTOR IN YOUR HOME CHANGES LIVES

 

Y3K Tutor In Your Home has been working with our 7-year-old son who was diagnosed with executive function. After only a few sessions I could not believe the difference in his writing and math. I am amazed that in such a short period of time we went from not being able to read anything our son wrote, to having him write complete legible sentences. My son’s tutor has a natural ability for making children feel comfortable. He also shows them that it is OK to make mistakes. I talked to many different people who provided tutoring services and found that their process was very specific and not necessarily tailored to the child and their way of learning. After talking to Jerry I knew our search was over. Jerry is amazing and cares very much for the kids he works with. I cannot thank him enough for his hard work, dedication, advice and most of all the hope that he has given me for my son and his future.

 

Denise B.

Hastings Elementary School Parent

Westborough, MA

Classroom Difficulties (Part 9: Causes)

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The written teacher evaluation and classroom observation information will help clarify the potential causes of a child’s difficulty in the classroom. In order to help a child, the teacher and the parents must consider many possible causes for the student’s difficulty. Without a careful evaluation, a child may be inappropriately labeled as a “behavior problem” or “special needs”.

Classroom Difficulties (Part 7: No Parents Allowed)

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The person doing the observation should not be the parent either as students behave differently when their parents are present or when they know they are being observed. Talk to the principal and ask if the observer can be another teacher, principal, special education director, Y3K Tutor In Your Home tutor, or other trained professional. The observer should make note of times when the child is cooperating as well as having difficulty. The entire classroom environment should be observed.

What is the one thing that could ruin the entire observation process? What must be done by the teacher to make sure the classroom observation is not sabotaged? Check back tomorrow for the shocking answers!

Classroom Difficulties (Part 5: Teacher Not Allowed)

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There are two reasons that the teacher must not be allowed to do the classroom observation for a troubled student. The first reason is because they have already made up their mind. They already have opinions and won’t be able to look at the situation with an open mind.

Tomorrow we will discuss a second reason that you should not allow the classroom teacher to do the observation of your child. You will not want to miss this one!

 

Classroom Difficulties (Part 4: Classroom Observation)

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A teacher may notify a parent that there are issues a student needs to address in the classroom. This could include lack of focus, silliness or emotional distress. Sometimes the teacher may be right as there could be classroom bullies or the teacher themselves may be causing problems for your student. In order to find out the exact cause of your student’s problems, a classroom observation by someone other than the teacher is important. Students can benefit from being closely observed in the classroom due to the information collected that would otherwise remain unknown. One important thing to remember is that the teacher must never be allowed to do this observation.

Why can’t the teacher be allowed to conduct the observation? There are two reasons why. Can you guess? Check back tomorrow for the surprising answers!

Classroom Difficulties (Part 3: What to Evaluate)

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If your child’s teacher writes you evaluation, make sure they consider the student’s intellectual and emotional development and age in comparison to other children in the classroom. The teacher should also note what methods have been tried to modify behavior.

Come back tomorrow and find out another major tool at your disposal when trying to solve classroom challenges your student may face.

Classroom Difficulties (Part 2: Written Teacher Evaluation)

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Many parents are notified that there student has issues in the classroom that must be addressed. One major tool at your disposal is the written teacher evaluation.   A written teacher evaluation describes specific behaviors and academic performance.   The purpose of this evaluation is to pinpoint areas where a student is having problems and areas of strength.

Tomorrow we will look at what must be considered when evaluating.

 

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