Anonymous wrote:For gifted child that school has no resources for them due to young age, is mcps tutoring beneficial or are there outside enrichment resources that we can seek after?

Anonymous wrote:Is Saturday school for enrichment or for only to catch up only?

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Anonymous wrote:Question to the pp who uses tutoring service via MCPS. Could you please share the profile/background of the good tutor you use? A college student majoring education, a retired certified teacher, etc. Also, how many sessions can you request?

We always used a certified teacher who is also a reading specialist for reading, and a certified teacher who is specialized in elementary gifted education for math.

Recently, we used a college student for tutoring my kid to learn programming and I was surprised how good he was, even though he was not an experienced teacher.

Previously I was dismissive of the MCPS’s tutoring service, but I’m thinking that maybe you can find a gem if you are a bit patient.

We do it through tutor me. Unlimited sessions. We do it with each subject 2-3 times a week. First one for math was a dud and we dropped her. She could help with homework but did nothing else and lied about the hours she gave us. Current math one is a retired teacher and fantastic. The other one just graduated with their PhD. Both go over homework and supplement with extra time. We found two gems but pure luck. I also asked for other very random subjects and did not get anyone but we don’t really have time to fit more in but got the main things. When we had the dud we kept her till they assigned someone new.

My children don’t need the tutoring but it helps with homework to have someone other than us review it. It’s free so I figured why not and it’s been really helpful. We did it last spring, all summer and now this school year.

Are these people getting paid or volunteers? Is this program in high demand?

I ask because when you said your kids didn't need tutoring, it kind of bothered me, thinking this benefit might come at a cost to others.

The tutors get paid. It is a private company that MCPS hires and pays for. Don’t feel guilty. It’s there for everyone. Your taxpayer dollars are funding it!

Most high schools have tutoring via their honor societies and those tutors are volunteers who do not get paid.

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Anonymous wrote:Question to the pp who uses tutoring service via MCPS. Could you please share the profile/background of the good tutor you use? A college student majoring education, a retired certified teacher, etc. Also, how many sessions can you request?

We always used a certified teacher who is also a reading specialist for reading, and a certified teacher who is specialized in elementary gifted education for math.

Recently, we used a college student for tutoring my kid to learn programming and I was surprised how good he was, even though he was not an experienced teacher.

Previously I was dismissive of the MCPS’s tutoring service, but I’m thinking that maybe you can find a gem if you are a bit patient.

We do it through tutor me. Unlimited sessions. We do it with each subject 2-3 times a week. First one for math was a dud and we dropped her. She could help with homework but did nothing else and lied about the hours she gave us. Current math one is a retired teacher and fantastic. The other one just graduated with their PhD. Both go over homework and supplement with extra time. We found two gems but pure luck. I also asked for other very random subjects and did not get anyone but we don’t really have time to fit more in but got the main things. When we had the dud we kept her till they assigned someone new.

My children don’t need the tutoring but it helps with homework to have someone other than us review it. It’s free so I figured why not and it’s been really helpful. We did it last spring, all summer and now this school year.

Are these people getting paid or volunteers? Is this program in high demand?

I ask because when you said your kids didn't need tutoring, it kind of bothered me, thinking this benefit might come at a cost to others.

Anonymous wrote:Is Saturday school for enrichment or for only to catch up only?

Anonymous wrote:>I know lots of families (ours included) that turn to outside enrichment classes for both ELA and math.

What kind of outside enrichment classes are available for ELA? I am trying to find one, so could you please share? TIA!

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Anonymous wrote:Question to the pp who uses tutoring service via MCPS. Could you please share the profile/background of the good tutor you use? A college student majoring education, a retired certified teacher, etc. Also, how many sessions can you request?

We always used a certified teacher who is also a reading specialist for reading, and a certified teacher who is specialized in elementary gifted education for math.

Recently, we used a college student for tutoring my kid to learn programming and I was surprised how good he was, even though he was not an experienced teacher.

Previously I was dismissive of the MCPS’s tutoring service, but I’m thinking that maybe you can find a gem if you are a bit patient.

We do it through tutor me. Unlimited sessions. We do it with each subject 2-3 times a week. First one for math was a dud and we dropped her. She could help with homework but did nothing else and lied about the hours she gave us. Current math one is a retired teacher and fantastic. The other one just graduated with their PhD. Both go over homework and supplement with extra time. We found two gems but pure luck. I also asked for other very random subjects and did not get anyone but we don’t really have time to fit more in but got the main things. When we had the dud we kept her till they assigned someone new.

My children don’t need the tutoring but it helps with homework to have someone other than us review it. It’s free so I figured why not and it’s been really helpful. We did it last spring, all summer and now this school year.

Are these people getting paid or volunteers? Is this program in high demand?

I ask because when you said your kids didn't need tutoring, it kind of bothered me, thinking this benefit might come at a cost to others.

Anonymous wrote:If MCPS did a better job of meeting the needs of advanced students, outside enrichment wouldn't be necessary. But as it is, MCPS is focused on kids at or below grade level, and the acceleration and enrichment offered for kids not in CES/magnet programs is not enough to meet gifted students' needs. With the shift to lottery-based admissions among qualified students for CES/middle school magnets, students who need a high level of acceleration and enrichment aren't getting it in MCPS. As such, I know lots of families (ours included) that turn to outside enrichment classes for both ELA and math.

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Anonymous wrote:Question to the pp who uses tutoring service via MCPS. Could you please share the profile/background of the good tutor you use? A college student majoring education, a retired certified teacher, etc. Also, how many sessions can you request?

We always used a certified teacher who is also a reading specialist for reading, and a certified teacher who is specialized in elementary gifted education for math.

Recently, we used a college student for tutoring my kid to learn programming and I was surprised how good he was, even though he was not an experienced teacher.

Previously I was dismissive of the MCPS’s tutoring service, but I’m thinking that maybe you can find a gem if you are a bit patient.

We do it through tutor me. Unlimited sessions. We do it with each subject 2-3 times a week. First one for math was a dud and we dropped her. She could help with homework but did nothing else and lied about the hours she gave us. Current math one is a retired teacher and fantastic. The other one just graduated with their PhD. Both go over homework and supplement with extra time. We found two gems but pure luck. I also asked for other very random subjects and did not get anyone but we don’t really have time to fit more in but got the main things. When we had the dud we kept her till they assigned someone new.

My children don’t need the tutoring but it helps with homework to have someone other than us review it. It’s free so I figured why not and it’s been really helpful. We did it last spring, all summer and now this school year.

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Anonymous wrote:Yes quite a few kids enrolled in rsm at our W feeder elementary school

Which RSM location? I am trying to find one but the ratings aren’t great for the ones near our w feeder school.

Anonymous wrote:Yes quite a few kids enrolled in rsm at our W feeder elementary school