Although there has been a significant effort to increase the number of programs for children with special needs, the quality of these programs varies greatly from school to school, and even from year to year. While more children who have mild learning disabilities are adequately served in schools, children with moderate to severe disabilities still encounter major challenges. The staff at Tutors on Wheels understand this problem and offer support through therapeutic specialists who provide the requirements of special needs children.

Special education teachers work with children and youths who have a variety of disabilities. A small number of them work with students with mental retardation or autism, primarily teaching them life skills and basic literacy. However, the majority of special education teachers work with children with mild to moderate disabilities, using the general education curriculum, or modifying it, to meet the children's individual needs.

Most special education teachers instruct students at the elementary, middle, and secondary school level, although some may work with infants and toddlers. The various types of disabilities that qualify individuals for our special education programs include specific learning disabilities, language impairments, and autism.

Early identification of a child with special needs is an important part of a special education teacher's job, and early intervention is essential in educating children with disabilities. They use various techniques to promote learning.

Depending on the disability, teaching methods can include individualized instruction, problem-solving assignments, and small-group work. Their goal is to improve the students' skills so they meet the state learning standards. This may include guidance, counseling, and study skills needed to improve academic performance. All students must be prepared for the NYC (ELA and Math) examinations, including Regents Preparation for high school students.

Teachers have received training and professional development that enhance classroom practice and boost student learning. Founded on a philosophy that the student comes first, Tutors on Wheels offers one-on-one instruction and group classes. We emphasize awareness of, and sensitivity to, the student's personality and academic level. Constant communication is maintained between student, teacher, administrator, tutor, and parent. Carefully screened and routinely evaluated instructors are all professionals with advanced degrees and experience in public and private school teaching.

They are selected as well for their interpersonal skills and ability to inspire self-assurance and incentive, those intangible qualities that instill desire for future pursuits. They are equipped with a profound desire to teach and share in our ultimate objective: Better grades, brighter future. We continue to promote excellence, responsibility, professionalism, and reliability

Tutors on Wheels uses researched-based and individual targeted instruction. The educators use programs designed to meet NY State Standards through the use of quality resources to help students in ELA, Math, ELL and Special Education.

Materials used include Study Island, Curriculum Associates, Reading Rockets, in addition to a comprehensive quality curriculum based on teacher resources. Pre and post testing are used to determine the progress of each student. Current changes in New York State Standards are reflected in the curriculum as described by the Common Core State Standards Initiative.

Tutors on Wheels offers affordable, customized programs for students of all ages and convenient options for study. Students can learn at home through its "mobile"• tutors, a program for which it is celebrated. Tutors will travel to the parent's home, library, or school. Upcoming new services will include tutoring online.

Situated in a safe, noncommercial area, within the vicinity of several schools and accessible transportation, this learning community permits participants to mutually share adventures in education.