New Service
Beyond the Tutors has thoughtfully implemented IEP Coaching for families currently receiving special education services and for families new to the special education process. An IEP Coach can help with the following:
- Review any concerns and provided feedback and suggestions
- Provide feedback on specific components of the IEP
- Review different components of the IEP and its purpose
- Review records and assessment reports
- Proposing goals areas and areas of concern
- Review the proposed IEP prior to consent
Interested in learning more? Please contact us at beyondthetutors@gmail.com to schedule an initial IEP Coach consultation.
Summer Classes
Our talented team has created amazing summer classes. Please see below for descriptions and email beyondthetutors@gmail.com for class fees and registration documents.
Creative Writing Virtual Class: Work with Master Teacher, Mr. James McCloskey, for six weeks this summer! The goal is for students to end the summer learning more about writing, appreciating their own writing style, and developing a desire to continue writing. Mr. M will lead students on a creative adventure through creative writing, discussion, and sharing. Class begins June 26th and ends August 21st. Grades Students will need access to Google Documents to share writing.
Virtual SAT/ACT Summer Math Prep: Our summer math review is perfect for high schoolers preparing for fall testing. Work with our math guru, Mr. Peter DePaul, as he gives expert test suggestions and math help specific to the SAT and ACT.
Sports, Superheroes, and Video Games: Are you an avid sports fan? Is ESPN, NFL Network, MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, or Comcast Sportsnet your go to TV channel? Are you a gamer? Have you seen all of the Marvel movies? Do you constantly debate Batman vs. Superman? Do you love playing video games of the modern age on Playstation or Xbox? Have you fallen into a rabbit hole of vintage video games like Super Mario Brothers and Paperboy on a classic Nintendo or Super Nintendo? If you said yes to any of these questions, then Sports, Superheroes and Video Games for Guys is a fun, weekly club for you!
Join Mr. Richie Blyweiss, an avid sports fan, professional sports mascot for over 15 years, and middle school teacher of 12 years. In this virtual experience, your child will play video games, chat about the latest sports news, participate in fantasy sports leagues, and answer the timeless question – who is the best superhero?! At the heart of our program is an understanding and appreciation for sportsmanship and kindness – learning how to be social and competitive but also show empathy and respect for others.
Each session will be unique, exciting, and fun! Sessions will occur once a week for a one hour block and will be split into grade groups for students in grades 5-6, 7-8, and 9-12. Each person will need their own computer/laptop, internet access, and access to Google Meet.
Dr. Cipolla and Dr. McCormack’s Recommendation
Parents often express concern about the “summer slide,” meaning a summer without any academic work will result in lost academic skills. We suggest a balance between summer fun and academics. Families can incorporate learning during summer walks and car rides. Summer walks are perfect times to practice math and reading. Have your child read house numbers, street signs, and count cars. Speaking of cars, summer car rides are the perfect time to listen to a podcast or audio book. Check out Scholastic’s “7 Ways to Stop the Summer Slide” for more details and links to how you can beat the summer slide and incorporate fun!
https://www.scholastic.com/parents/school-success/7-ways-to-stop-summer-slide.html
Beyond the Tutors Celebrates the life of author Eric Carle
In the light of the moon,
holding on to a good star,
a painter of rainbows
is now traveling across the night sky.Tribute to Eric Carle
A beloved author who touched so many young minds and brought joy to many more. Read more about his contributions to the world of children’s literacy. Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has eaten its way into the hearts of literally millions of children all over the world and has been translated into 66 languages and sold over 50 million copies. Since the Caterpillar was published in 1969, Eric Carle has illustrated more than seventy books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote, and more than 152 million copies of his books have sold around the world.
Check out https://eric-carle.com/ for resources for parents, teachers and readers.