Creative Tutors of Plano
Archives for: September 2009
By GreatSchools Staff
Thoughtful questions will help you decide among an increasing number of options to find the right tutor for your child.
Tutoring provides lots of choices for families. It's up to you as a parent to check out the tutor and decide whether he/she is the right one to meet your child's needs. After reading the 10 questions below,call Creative Tutors for the right tutor for your child.
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Sep 15 | Back to School Tips
Starting a New IEP Advocacy Year: Back to School Tips
by Lisa Krizman, Esq.
For parents of children with special needs, “back to school” means the start of a new IEP advocacy year. Here are some tips to keep in mind:
"Back to School" Supplies for Parents
(1) New spiral book. Get a new spiral notebook to document incidents concerning your child at home and at school, and conversations with the school and professionals. Start by documenting how your child did over the summer, which is important if you plan to ask for an Extended School Year. Keep this book handy (in the kitchen, for example).
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Sep 14 | Great Tutor
We LOVE Sandra! The great thing was that Sandra already had called and texted Tommy so they established a comfort level before she got there. I spoke with her a few times on the phone as well. She was personable, strong, very comfortable, and asked a number of questions to learn about Tommy and his learning style/challenges.
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Meet Jan Coltrain-Sapp | Owner
Jan Coltrain-Sapp is the owner of the Creative Tutors Plano. The role is a natural for her since she has always had a passion for education...both from a teaching and from a learning perspective. A Creative Tutors customer before she became an owner, Coltrain-Sapp calls Creative Tutors her "life preserver." When her daughter began having educational and learning difficulties at the age of three, Coltrain-Sapp became very active in her education. Through finding solutions for her daughter, she gained experience with the educational system and the law. She also developed heightened awareness of children's educational needs. Her experience as a working parent gives her particular sensitivity to other parents who work and want the best education for their child.
Coltrain-Sapp graduated with honors from the University of Northern Iowa with a business education major and taught at the community college level. Subsequently, she pursued an MBA in HR and Personnel Management at Northeast Missouri University and received her law degree from the University of Iowa.