| Title: | Parenting |
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| Moderator: | CSC32::DUBOIS |
| Created: | Wed May 30 1990 |
| Last Modified: | Tue May 27 1997 |
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Does anyone have any experience with the Britannica Learning Centers? They are located in Burlington, Andover, Needham, and Braintree. I scheduled an appointment next week to have my son tested in Reading with a probable follow-up test on Math. He is eight years old and in the second grade. He's not failing but is not having the easiest of times either. His main problem is attitude and motivation or lack of it. He hates math and reads only when he has to. We have tried various methods at home and are now in the stage of taking privleges away until things turn around. Before this goes too far, we decided to look for outside help, specifically, looking at programs advertised that guarantee success..etc. His attitude was pretty much the same last year as well so I dont think it is teacher related. He needs to understand that you cant pick your teacher. Anyways, if you have any info on this or other programs, I would be interested in your comments. By the way, I live in Milford, Ma, so traveling to Needham should be lots of fun if we decide to go with the program. Jennie
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| 687.1 | Get a CORE evaluation | ISLNDS::AMANN | Thu Feb 07 1991 17:40 | 14 | |
You could tell the school that you'd like to see a complete CORE
evaluation done on him. A complete core evaluation would cover
much more than will be covered by reading and math tests.
It's good that you're taking a look at these issues now. There
are many kids who get into high school without having their learning
problems having been looked at and they often become high school
dropouts.
Best of luck with whatever you do. You do, however, have the right
to demand some fairly extensive testing by the school.
--dick
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| 687.2 | don't know if this applies to your son or not | CSSE32::RANDALL | Pray for peace | Fri Feb 08 1991 12:29 | 13 |
Just an idea -- Do you read at home, and have materials at his level available? Kids who don't see their parents reading and writing on an everyday basis sometimes form the idea that reading is another of those things that adults inflict on children, that it's not really something that's going to be an important part of their lives. It comes across as a "Do as I say, not as I do" issue and they're determined to avoid it if they can. We've found that having a family quiet time after supper, when everyone works quietly at reading, writing, homework, needlework, or something similar, has helped Steven a lot. He's becoming a voracious reader. --bonnie | |||||
| 687.3 | Making Changes at Home | 32FAR::JBOUCHER | Tue Feb 12 1991 13:51 | 12 | |
Bonnie...Richie sees us reading newspapers/magazines almost daily.
He's got plenty of books for his age group. He enjoys being read
to in bed (which we started when he was 3). We are changing things
at home to try to help with this problem and will have to give it
time for him to adjust and hopefully, improve his attitude. His
tv time is now limited and we are re-instating family time after
supper. There is no such thing as quiet time with a 17 month old.
We have been using this time to read to the kids and then to have
Richie read to us. We will also have him tested to ensure there
are no learning disabilities.
Jennie
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| 687.4 | true, very true | CSSE32::RANDALL | Pray for peace | Fri Feb 15 1991 16:25 | 5 |
We've got an 18-month old and a 17-year-old and I have to admit that "quiet" time is quiet only relative to the usual level of household chaos . . . --bonnie | |||||
| 687.5 | Experience with Britanica | COOKIE::DAY | Leedy Day 523-3012 | Mon Feb 18 1991 18:21 | 24 |
I have experience with Britanica Learning Centers. Last year, when I lived in Mass. I sent my son, Mike, to the one in Concord, MA. Mike was 11 at the time. His reading seemed to improve somewhat for a short period of time, but not to the extent that I had hoped. I felt that the program was extremely expensive, I paid about $1500!! I was/am desperate for improvement!! I would recommend a Core Evaluation before investing any money. The schools are required to do the evaluation if you request it. Mike has Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) without the hyperactivity. He did not receive a complete evaluation until he was in fourth grade. Prior to that, he was considered to be a "slow reader". He had/has low motivation, and trouble concentrating and performing multiple tasks. I am a person who wants to know "why". For years I knew he was behind in his reading, but couldn't get to the bottom of it. Finally, an educational psychologist in Concord educated me about evaluations, and what things I could do to help Mike. Britanica was fun for him, but the motivation has to come from within. If I had it to do over again, I wouldn't send him there, it's just too expensive!! On the other hand, Britanica seems to be very good for motivated kids who **LOVE** math and/or reading. I wish I had sent my daughter instead. Leedy | |||||