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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 509315" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>I know next to nothing about specific educational needs for an eleven year old but I do know that just "a teacher" isn't necessarily the right choice. My sister has multiple degrees but she also has certifications that are specific to remedial reading at the elementary level plus some others. Just from listening to her over the years I gather that there are "teachers" and then there are "specialized teachers" who are trained in a variety of methods of instruction. </p><p></p><p>My first difficult child (GFGmom) for example learned to read by color coded phoenics at a private tutoring center run by two Phd's from Australia. I had tried tutors who were nice people but they used the exact same standard methods that the school utilized. That method worked well for the majority of students but it just did get through to difficult child. Once she learned the color coded method she was never behind again in reading and is a lifelong pleasure reader. </p><p></p><p>Back in the day they didn't have specific testing methods to find out what type of reading problem existed. I still don't know "why" she got so far behind. I do know that I lucked out and found the right help for her. I'm not sure but I think math might be less learning specific. Hope you find the right fit for difficult child. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 509315, member: 35"] I know next to nothing about specific educational needs for an eleven year old but I do know that just "a teacher" isn't necessarily the right choice. My sister has multiple degrees but she also has certifications that are specific to remedial reading at the elementary level plus some others. Just from listening to her over the years I gather that there are "teachers" and then there are "specialized teachers" who are trained in a variety of methods of instruction. My first difficult child (GFGmom) for example learned to read by color coded phoenics at a private tutoring center run by two Phd's from Australia. I had tried tutors who were nice people but they used the exact same standard methods that the school utilized. That method worked well for the majority of students but it just did get through to difficult child. Once she learned the color coded method she was never behind again in reading and is a lifelong pleasure reader. Back in the day they didn't have specific testing methods to find out what type of reading problem existed. I still don't know "why" she got so far behind. I do know that I lucked out and found the right help for her. I'm not sure but I think math might be less learning specific. Hope you find the right fit for difficult child. DDD [/QUOTE]
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