As any parent of an LD child knows, it’s not unusual to devote two or three hours per night to homework help (usually at the expense of your spouse and your other children).

At Churchill, however, we ask that parents not help with nightly homework.

There are two reasons for this.

First, if the parent helps, the teacher might assume the child is proficient at a subject when, in fact, he needs remedial help or requires an alternate teaching technique. This could result in a missed opportunity.

Second, organizing herself and keeping track of her assignments is a big part of what the LD child comes to Churchill to learn. And it’s a great source of pride when the student masters these skills–all by herself.

Homework is an important part of our curriculum. Children are recognized and rewarded for making the effort.

With no more nightly struggles and tears over homework, parents tell us
“it’s like getting our family back.”