Often these children need to be taught reading differently than the rest of the students in the class. One indication of this problem is a child's reluctance to play rhyming games or to name three objects that start with a certain letter. If your child does have a disability and you want to get tutoring, make sure the tutor is trained in dealing with your child's particular problem, Torgensen said. His research has shown that quality of instruction is the major factor in how much a child can benefit from tutoring. Some options to consider Tutoring options run the gamut from free help during the school day to paid after-school assistance in your own home.
Many schools offer tutoring, either during school hours or before and after school.
Hudson's program at Nims, for instance, which is funded by the research group The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, provides tutoring to more than 100 students once a week during the day. Students are pulled out of class to meet with volunteers in her office or at the media center. Similar programs are offered at other middle schools. If you feel your child needs help, check with the school's guidance office about available options. Private tutoring businesses.