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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Mcps employee here.  
-I am using the institute for excellence in writing to teach my kid how to write.  My child is in 5th grade and has terrible grammar, spelling, and idea organization. I think some kids can learn to write by being avid readers (like my other kid) while many need direct instruction which mcps is not providing in a systematic way.  It's shameful that they only focus on reading and math and don'teven do a good job with these subjects.  Writing has just been completely thrown out the window. This curriculum has been recommended on dcum and I really like it.  It is extrmely structured. You can either do it through a tutor, online classss, or you can learn the curriculum on your own. It's sad that providing a solid education has fallen on the shoulders of many parents and even more depressing that the kids who need it the most won't be able to get extra academic support from their families. [/quote]

How much does it cost?[/quote]

The virtual tutoring is $40 a session which is so cheap (key is to find someone in a lower cost area of the country for lower rates).  Not sure how much the classes cost but I think they are reasonable.  I am doing the spelling and grammar portion with my kid and have the once a week tutoring focus on the actual writing of different kinds of pieces.  [/quote]

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