Remedial instruction can help struggling learners shore up their basic skills. This extra support can help them catch up to their peers. And sometimes, if a student’s gaps in learning aren’t related to a disability, it can eliminate the need for referral to special education.

What to Look For in a Remedial Program
1. Are research-based, using proven teaching methods.
2. Teach step-by-step without skipping over content.
3. Are conducted at the student’s pace.
4. Offer regular reviews and practice exercises to reinforce learning and practice applying new knowledge.
5. Include a way to assess what the student has learned and whether he’s ready to move ahead.
6. Teach your child the material in a different way from the way he was taught the first time around.
7. Offer small group instruction to provide for more individual attention.