After-School Tutoring Programs in Downey, California

Tutoring Options in Downey, California

In-School Tutoring

Some schools in the Downey Unified School District provide in-school tutoring for struggling students. Teachers at Downey High School provide before and after-school tutoring sessions in several academic subjects, and have created a unique support program for 9th graders who need help clarifying and completing school assignments. If your child attends another school in Downey, consider asking his or her teacher if there's a tutoring program at school.

Community Tutoring Program

The Community College Foundation provides affordable tutoring in math, science, standardized test preparation and language arts at home or at a local library (http://tutoring.communitycollege.org). Tutoring curricula is written in accord with California State School Standards. This organization also offers free at-home tutoring for qualified low-income students who attend particular Title 1 schools in the Downey area. Check with administrators to find out if your child's school is eligible.

Library Tutoring Resources

As permanent or temporary residents of Downey, you and your child are eligible for a County of Los Angeles library card. If you're not residents, you can apply for a computer card to use for one month. If your child is under 18, you may need to complete a form to allow him or her Internet access from the library's public computers. With a card, you can connect to a free online service that allows you to get personalized help from a live tutor (www.colapublib.org). You can access this Web service from anyplace with an Internet connection.

Multilingual tutors are available to tutor English, Spanish and Vietnamese speakers during after-school and evening hours. These online tutors can assist your child with homework in English language arts, math, science and social studies. Additionally, GED review and other services are available. Trained, professional tutors work with your child one-on-one in real time via the Internet through your public library's account.

If your high school senior is over the age of 18 and needs help with reading in order to graduate, he or she may be eligible to receive free individual tutoring at the Downey City Library. Adult literacy volunteers meet for private face-to-face sessions with English-speakers for an hour and a half every week.