Is it really justifiable to pay $70+

[Osmosis Mom]

a 6-8 week writing segment online? Times two kids times how many classes pr. year? I remember 5-6 years ago when that same class was $35, believe it or not.

 

Rant over.

[angela in ohio]

Nope. Use the money to buy the IEW TWSS and teach yourself to teach writing instead! :)

[mama25angels]

Yes!!! If you have the money and can afford to do it.

[Anne]

I certainly wouldn't do it for multiple children. I would follow angela's advice! IEW is a great way to learn to teach writing, imho.

 

Now I would consider putting an older student, say high school level, in a writing class if the student isn't working hard enough for mom (sometimes an outside teacher is very helpful!) or if they just need a bit more than mom can give.

 

Anne

[CoffeeBean]

Its cheaper than piano lessons, swimming lessons, etc. I don't think you have to do it for eery week of the year - just like swimming. You get the basics and then practice on your own until you need to get more pointers.

 

CoffeeBean

[Chris in VA]

We used Write@Home's essay course--it wasn't cheap, that's for sure. But we would have paid more for a writing tutor, and we got enough bang for our buck that it was worth every penny.

 

I do think IEW is a great idea. I just suffered from a case of "I don't wanna" when it came to teaching myself to teach writing.

[Carmen_and_Company]

We used home2teach during Taz's 11th & 12th grade years, and was well worth the money. I plan to get my middle dd through CW:Diogenes & perhaps, one more CW level & hand her off to Eileen & Co at Home2teach, and willingly would pay $70.00 per session (although, Home2teach costs less per session). Then, during Storm's senior year, she can dual-enroll in college composition or finish the year through Home2teach. After BTDT with my oldest, I see no reason for me, anyway, to worry about writing skills, and look forward to handing composition over to someone else as soon as possible.