FairProspects Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 :huh: :scared: :sneaky2: :willy_nilly: Click *purchase* and :ack2: I know that working on the additional Rewards books will help with the boys' reading, but there should be an Congressional investigation into why slapping the label "remediation" on something makes it cost 4x the amount of a traditional program. My bank account is freaking out! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I sympathize. ... but I don't regret the money I have spent on anything to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Preach it, sister! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merry gardens Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I hear you and sympathize, but the high cost of special education materials may just be as simple as supply and demand. Stick a "remediation" label on any item and most of the population won't want to even touch it, what less buy it. There's a large up-front cost for writing and printing any material. If you ever buy anything in bulk (like photos) you've probably noticed how the cost goes down significantly per item the more you buy. Same principles apply here. I'm grateful that there are people creating and publishing materials for children with dyslexia and other special needs. Most of them probably aren't in it for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinNY Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 What helped me with the sticker shock was comparing it to paying for a tutor. I still review using REWARDS. Well worth it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Soooo sympathetic right now. Sending (((hugs))) in your direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 The difference in pricing between materials aimed at a PS audience and those aimed at HSers or tutors suggests that there is a bit of price-gouging going on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 The difference in pricing between materials aimed at a PS audience and those aimed at HSers or tutors suggests that there is a bit of price-gouging going on. You mean on the ps end? Yeah, definitely, lol. Some of their programs are absurdly expensive AND ineffective which, as a tax payer, burns me up. Barton costs a lot, but I get complete training videos to go with the level, personal help from the author any time I need it (by phone or email!), AND have high resale value. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitterpatter Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 How about a slant writing board than looks like a plastic binder with a metal clip on it for $60...ridiculous!! There's junk at Dollar Tree that takes about the same amount of plastic. $10...okay, let's do it. $60... :001_rolleyes: . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 :grouphug: The expensive part is nonconsumable, right? Have you tried Webster's Speller or Marcia Henry's Words? Words goes from grades 3 to 8 and words on spelling, phonics, and vocabulary. A lot of good information in there, words organized by language of origin. Non consumable, Cd to print worksheets, under $50 from Pro-Ed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssavings Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I am honestly spending more on my 6 year old with difficulties than on my other three children combined. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathermomster Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Yes, the cost of materials is bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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