Have you ever heard of someone hiring a home schoolteacher?

betty423 · ‎05-17-2010

Have you ever heard of someone hiring a home schoolteacher?

I know many parents homeschool their children themselves. However does anyone have any experience with hiring a full-time homeschool teacher? Are there places to go, I. E., Agencies to look for such a teacher? Any information is appreciated. Thanks

Betty

lolakimono · ‎03-29-2012

@betty423

If there is a legitimate reason (i.e.- medical) why the child cannot attend school, public school has "home teaching" services, where certified teachers come to the home and teach certain subjects until the child can attend again.

Hellodemocrat · ‎03-11-2010

I have heard of it, just wanted our son to go to public

school. He did great, was in a great school band and

now has a Very good job. Didn't want him to miss out

being around other kids or the experiences. The band experience was a great on for him and us.

Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

I have only just recently heard of this. And I'm afraid I heard it in passing, and don't know any details about it.

My child is now past school age, but am interested to follow this and learn more.

betty423 · ‎05-17-2010

The child trying to help has significant learning issues brought on by a medical condition however that condition does not keep them from attending school. But due to a series of misdiagnoses along the way the child is now in fifth grade and is working at a third-grade level at best. Most recently, he was diagnosed as dyslexic. The parents have been saying for quite a while they felt that dyslexia wasn't playing but the school district was not willing to evaluate. They were hoping to have the child left back a year but the school is not willing to do that either. The parents are looking at all options, including special education schools. Thank you for your kind reply.

Jaspersmom · ‎06-08-2011

@betty423 wrote:
The child trying to help has significant learning issues brought on by a medical condition however that condition does not keep them from attending school. But due to a series of misdiagnoses along the way the child is now in fifth grade and is working at a third-grade level at best. Most recently, he was diagnosed as dyslexic. The parents have been saying for quite a while they felt that dyslexia wasn't playing but the school district was not willing to evaluate. They were hoping to have the child left back a year but the school is not willing to do that either. The parents are looking at all options, including special education schools. Thank you for your kind reply.

I am addressing what you wrote based on my experience. I am not an expert in this field. The parents might want to take the child to an outside agency for an evaluation if the school refuses to do it. However, they can request in writing that the school does an evaluation. Once a determination is made as to what the learning problems are (i.e. - specific learning disability, etc.) , then recommendations can be made for his/her school program. A fifth grade child working on a third grade level should concern the parents, but it is something that can be addressed if other factors don't impact his or her ability to learn. If it is determined the child has a learning disability or more, then the child would be eligible for special education services. If the child has reading difficulties, then those would be addressed with intervention services provided by a reading specialist. The parents may want to look into getting a child advocate. Check out the Wrightslaw website that explains the rights of parents with regard to their children. One other consideration the parents might make is to hire a tutor who can work with the child on a weekly basis to help with reading difficulties. This is just my opinion, but I don't think home schooling is the answer for this child. He or she may need special services within the regular classroom or some other type of special program. The big question is how have the medical conditions impacted this child's ability to learn? It sounds like the school sees it one way and the parents another. I hope they find the answers they need.

lobstergal · ‎12-03-2010

@Jaspersmom wrote:
@betty423 wrote:
The child trying to help has significant learning issues brought on by a medical condition however that condition does not keep them from attending school. But due to a series of misdiagnoses along the way the child is now in fifth grade and is working at a third-grade level at best. Most recently, he was diagnosed as dyslexic. The parents have been saying for quite a while they felt that dyslexia wasn't playing but the school district was not willing to evaluate. They were hoping to have the child left back a year but the school is not willing to do that either. The parents are looking at all options, including special education schools. Thank you for your kind reply.
I am addressing what you wrote based on my experience. I am not an expert in this field. The parents might want to take the child to an outside agency for an evaluation if the school refuses to do it. However, they can request in writing that the school does an evaluation. Once a determination is made as to what the learning problems are (i.e. - specific learning disability, etc.) , then recommendations can be made for his/her school program. A fifth grade child working on a third grade level should concern the parents, but it is something that can be addressed if other factors don't impact his or her ability to learn. If it is determined the child has a learning disability or more, then the child would be eligible for special education services. If the child has reading difficulties, then those would be addressed with intervention services provided by a reading specialist. The parents may want to look into getting a child advocate. Check out the Wrightslaw website that explains the rights of parents with regard to their children. One other consideration the parents might make is to hire a tutor who can work with the child on a weekly basis to help with reading difficulties. This is just my opinion, but I don't think home schooling is the answer for this child. He or she may need special services within the regular classroom or some other type of special program. The big question is how have the medical conditions impacted this child's ability to learn? It sounds like the school sees it one way and the parents another. I hope they find the answers they need.

Jaspersmom is spot on. Once the request for an evaluation is made by the parents in writing, the school must comply within a period of time (usually 30 days max)or pay for an eval by an outside Pschycologist.

If a child attending public school cannot attend for an extended period of time due to medical reasons, they must provide an at home Tudor. It sounds like these parents need some assistance and would greatly benefit from a child advocate who will attend any meetings for an IEP. It's very important as a parent to learn what rights you and your child have and the services they are entitled to.

We have LDA (Learning Disabilities Association) here but I'm not sure if they are nation wide or local to my area. Either way, I'm sure you can find them or a similar agency where you live.

betty423 · ‎05-17-2010

Thanks again for the responses. The child does receive special services and has had independent evaulations. There is also a current neuropsychological evaluation (paid for by the parents). One of the recommendations was that the child be in an Orton Gillingham immersion type program to address all areas of learning; not just reading. The district does not offer OG and the child was turned down by an OG school because of the gap in ability vs. current grade. It's frustrating because the parents have worked within the system; did everything suggested and asked repeatedly for a deeper evaluation of reading; remember the dyslexia diagnosis just came six or seven months ago. I guess they're feeling like the school system has failed them and they are looking for something else. I too have a child with multiple learning issues so I know the frustration. We are lucky to be in a different district where we've had better communication between us and the administration. I feel for them so that's why I'm asking. I've never researched homeschooling for my children so this is all new to me. I'm just trying to be supportive and hoping to find info to pass along.

Betty

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

My oldest daughter is a high school Special Education teacher. Inaddition to teaching the students in her classroom, she does home bound instruction after school, as well. Most of her students have been females who are pregnant, or have just had their babies, or students with social disorders who cannot cope with an in school routine. My daughter has had as many as 4 home bound students at a time. When our county approves a students request for home bound services, they determine the number of instructional hours per week, which is usually 2-4 hours.

I have never heard of anyone paying a teacher out of their pocket to educate their child by homeschool instruction, nor do I understand the purpose in paying for an education out of pocket, when the child is entitled to this thru the county school system. The people I know personally who homeschool, are former teachers, who quit working to stay home and raise their children. I would think the only way to hire someone qualified, would be thru advertising, unemployment office, or hiring a retired teacher.

Based on the information you have provided, I think the parents need to push through the school system processes to get this child the education he needs---at the expense of the school system. The child needs appropriate testing to determine his specific needs. In our county, once the parent meets with the proper county employee and requests that testing, the county has a specific number of days to get the specialized testing done. Our county has specialists who are assigned to specific schools to oversee the educational needs of all special education students in those schools. My daughter works closely with the county specialist to meet the needs for all of her students.

It doesn't sound like the parents are working this out thru their county school system. In this area of WV, the answers and assistance come from the county level, not thru the specific school administration.