Soooo, how’s that home-schooling going?
If your child is struggling with an assignment – or you’re struggling to remember enough to be of assistance – let Miami-Dade County’s Public Library System help you out.
Its free Virtual Homework Help & Tutoring Program provides 30-minute online sessions from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. But you must make an appointment and provide parental/guardian permission.
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Certified teachers are on-hand to help with homework and tutor in reading and math.
Grade levels: kindergarten through 12th grade.
Your child will need a desktop computer or laptop with internet, video and audio capabilities. Cellphones and iPads limit the functions of the online platform, according to the library system.
Ready to participate?
Phone: 305-375-1413
Email: tutoring@mdpls.org
Website: virtualtutor.mdpls.org
The Miami-Dade Public Library System also offers this important information for parents/guardians and students:
- Students should have a quiet learning environment that is free of distractions.
- Cellphones and iPads limit the functions of the online platform. Students will need access to a desktop computer or laptop that has video and audio connections.
- Parents must assist their child with connecting to the virtual tutoring appointment as needed.
- Students must report on time for their virtual tutoring appointment.
- Students should have their homework and/or learning materials available before their virtual tutoring appointment begins.
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