REMEDIAL TRAINING

Remedial instruction can help struggling learners shore up their basic skills. This extra support can help them catch up to their peers. And sometimes, if a student’s gaps in learning aren’t related to a disability, it can eliminate the need for referral to special education.

What to Look For in a Remedial Program

• Are research-based, using proven teaching methods.
• Teach step-by-step without skipping over content.
• Are conducted at the student’s pace.
• Offer regular reviews and practice exercises to reinforce learning and practice applying new knowledge.
• Include a way to assess what the student has learned and whether he’s ready to move ahead.
• Teach your child the material in a different way from the way he was taught the first time around.
• Offer small group instruction to provide for more individual attention.