Elevate Your Child's Writing with Private Tutoring

The 2024/2025 fees for Live classes are as follows: SSS1A + Fix It! Grammar 1 ($900/year) - 3rd - 5th SSS2A + Fix It! Grammar 2 ($1000/year) - 4th - 6th SSS1B + Fix It! Grammar 3 ($1000/year) - 6th - 8th SSS2B + Fix It! Grammar 4 ($1000/year) - 7th - 9th SSS1C + Fix It! Grammar 5 ($1000/year) - 10th+ Introduction to Public Speaking ($390/class) *all classes come with one free study hall and monthly parent huddles

Yes. I am an approved California vendor for Compass, Golden Valley, Heartland, Arete Charter Academy, and Granite Mountain. I also accept class wallet funds if you live in Indiana or North Carolina. I accept Ohio ACE funds.

If your student is performing at or above grade level, use these guidelines: For students in grades 4-6 (ages 9–12), with no IEW experience or in need of review - enroll in SSS-1A or with strong IEW experience from Level 1A - enroll in SSS-2A. For students in grades 6-9 (ages 12–15), with no IEW experience or in need of review - enroll in SSS-1B or with strong IEW experience from Level 1B - enroll in SSS-2B.These students may also consider a theme-based option. The theme-based options rotate each year and include U.S. History Based Writing, Medieval History Based Writing, Modern World History, or Narnia Book 1. For students in grade 10 or higher (ages 15+), with no IEW experience, in need of review, or with strong IEW experience from Level 2B - enroll in SSS-1C. These students may also consider a themed-based option. The theme-based options rotate each year and include Advanced U.S. History Based Writing, University Ready Writing, or Narnia Book 2. This level is only taught in private tutoring.

Tuition varies primarily due to the amount of time needed to evaluate longer assignments at the higher levels. Our 2023-2024 rates are as follows: Level A Classes: $450 per 15-week semester, $900 per year Level B Classes: $499.50 per 15-week semester, $999 per year Level C Classes: Only offered in private tutoring Parents are only charged for the live weekly classes, but the full value of the triangle of support provided to families who enroll is listed below. a. The live weekly hour-long classes. ($999 value) b. Study hall with Mrs. Brown & student community weekly ($999 value) c. After-class access following every weekly class ( $150 value) d. Weekly communication and support materials for parents. ($300 value) e. Feedback and grades on every assignment based on the IEW checklist. The parent is still required to serve as the editor. ($600 value) f. Community support through orientation materials and monthly parent huddles for enrolled parents. ($500 value) g. End-of-year parent/teacher conference. ($50 value) Total Value: $3598.00

Yes. Parents who need grades at the end of the year will receive a final grade for each student.

Mrs. Brown’s online SSS classes provide support to families who are using the SSS video-based course and materials. Please note that the video is watched by the student outside of the live class, not during the live class. In general, an average day of work will last about 45 minutes. Of course, this will always vary, depending on the student's needs. There will be roughly 30-40 minutes of video or writing time plus 10–15 minutes for Fix It! Grammar. Middle and high school students will likely need some additional time for the more extensive compositions later in the year. Mrs. Brown also offers classes that provide support to families who are using IEW’s theme-based materials which are NOT video-based. Students should be prepared to take notes during the live class. Since outlining and brainstorming is done during class time, Fix It! Grammar is not taught with this class. Please budget about 45 minutes per day outside of class to complete homework. On the day of the student's live class, they will spend about one hour online as the teacher guides them through that day's complete lesson.

Parents, you are your child’s most valuable partner (MVP). Because of this, we provide parental support so you are able to become an expert writing coach for your student(s). After every live class, Mrs. Brown is available to answer student and parent questions. Parents are also invited to a monthly parent huddle so they can have their questions answered and receive support from other parents who are a part of Mrs. Brown’s writing team. This community for parents, live classes for students, and Mrs. Brown form a triangle of support to ensure everyone is successful.

No, students are not expected to know our method prior to enrolling in our online writing classes. However, since grammar is cumulative, it is important that they have mastered the concepts in the previous book if they are registering for a class with Fix It! Grammar. Parents are welcome to adjust the level of the grammar program the student completes at home. For example, if the SSS1B class teaches Fix It! Grammar Book 3, the parent is allowed to have their student complete Fix It! Grammar Book 2 at home. The student will still be able to participate in the conversation about grammar during the live class because some concepts will overlap.

We highly recommend purchasing all materials directly through IEW because they have a 100% money-back guarantee.

All classes are recorded, so students who miss classes can access the recorded sessions. Sessions are available for the following week and are then replaced when the new week begins.

All of the online classes list the materials in the class description. Please note that materials are not included in the cost of class.

Classes meet for one hour once a week. The total year consists of 30-live classes broken into two 15-week semesters.

Students who take online classes from Mrs. Brown benefit in five ways: With engaging instruction from Mrs. Brown, students receive live teaching that reinforces and provides added insight into the video instruction.For parents, this means you can be certain that students are getting the full value out of the program. You’ll also have someone else, Mrs. Brown, reinforcing all of the things that you are already encouraging them to do at home. Through the live classes, students benefit from lively interaction with other students while receiving direction and accountability for composition and grammar assignments. Live classes also include an author spotlight portion that allows the students to examine how published authors use the same literary devices they are learning in this class. The online video classes add a year of Fix It! Grammar, including tips and accountability in class. Please note that Fix It! Grammar is not included in theme-based courses. Perhaps most importantly, students receive timely and helpful feedback on every written composition they submit by the deadline. In addition to the live weekly class, Mrs. Brown offers a weekly study hall where students may come to ask brief questions or receive help from peers. Study hall “after parties” where we play educational games occasionally and build community amongst the students have become a tradition for students on Mrs. Brown’s writing team.

No. Tuition for live classes are non-refundable. However, if you purchase your materials from IEW, they have a 100% money back guarantee on all product purchases.

Mrs. Brown gives feedback on all written compositions turned in on time and returns papers to students within one or two weeks of submission. Late papers are not accepted.

No, students are not required to take a placement test. Parents are responsible for ensuring they place their student in the appropriate level. Parents may contact IEW customer service or contact Mrs. Brown if they need guidance on placing students in the correct level.

Parents are to remain the primary educators in their student’s coursework. This means keeping their student on task during class time, reading every assignment before it is turned in (especially with Levels A and B), and ensuring that coursework is properly submitted.

The payment options are as follows: Full Year: Pay $25 to register. Full tuition is due by August 1st Semester: Pay $25 to register. First-semester tuition is due Aug 1st. An invoice will be sent for second-semester tuition which is due December 1st. Charter School: Pay $25 to register. Purchase orders are due by August 1st. Your charter school must already be listed. State Funds: Pay $25 to register. State fees should be requested by the parent and paid by August 1st. ***All registration fees are non-refundable.

Yes, each student must have access to his or her own computer. Please keep in mind that classroom interaction is limited when using a mobile device to attend class.

No, required curriculum is a separate expense.

We use Google Classroom. Students upload their papers through the classroom using a Google Doc preferably. Students receive editing marks and comments directly in their Google document. A digital rubric that matches the rubric in the guide is used to provide a grade. Feedback is also provided on each assignment so students are aware what improvements need to be made. All papers during the first semester may be edited and resubmitted within three days of receiving a grade if a student wants to improve their score. Feedback and grades are based on the checklist provided in the curriculum.

Parents of elementary students should plan to attend class with their students for two or more class sessions. This is also recommended for older students, but may be unnecessary.

The required class materials needed for this class include the SSS1A Basic Plus package. This package includes everything you need for writing and grammar.

No. The cost of the class does not include the cost of the materials needed. Parents are responsible for purchasing those materials from the IEW website or one of their suppliers.

The payment options are as follows: Full Year: Pay $25 to register. Full tuition is due by August 1st Semester: Pay $25 to register. First-semester tuition is due Aug 1st. An invoice will be sent for second-semester tuition which is due December 1st. Charter School: Pay $25 to register. Purchase orders are due by August 1st. Your charter school must already be listed. State Funds: Pay $25 to register. State fees should be requested by the parent and paid by August 1st. ***All registration fees are non-refundable.

The payment options are as follows: Full Year: Pay $25 to register. Full tuition is due by August 1st Semester: Pay $25 to register. First-semester tuition is due Aug 1st. An invoice will be sent for second-semester tuition which is due December 1st. Charter School: Pay $25 to register. Purchase orders are due by August 1st. Your charter school must already be listed. State Funds: Pay $25 to register. State fees should be requested by the parent and paid by August 1st. ***All registration fees are non-refundable.

The required class materials needed for this class include the SSS2A Basic package and Fix It! Grammar Book 2. This package includes everything you need for writing and grammar.

No. The cost of the class does not include the cost of the materials needed. Parents are responsible for purchasing those materials from the IEW website or one of their suppliers.

The payment options are as follows: Full Year: Pay $25 to register. Full tuition is due by August 1st Semester: Pay $25 to register. First-semester tuition is due Aug 1st. An invoice will be sent for second-semester tuition which is due December 1st. Charter School: Pay $25 to register. Purchase orders are due by August 1st. Your charter school must already be listed. State Funds: Pay $25 to register. State fees should be requested by the parent and paid by August 1st. ***All registration fees are non-refundable.

The required class materials needed for this class include the SSS1B Basic Plus package. This package includes everything you need for writing and grammar.

No. The cost of the class does not include the cost of the materials needed. Parents are responsible for purchasing those materials from the IEW website or one of their suppliers.

Parents need to purchase the SSS2B Basic package that include video lessons along with Fix It Grammar Book 4.

No. The cost of the class does not include the cost of the materials needed. Parents are responsible for purchasing those materials from the IEW website or one of their suppliers.

The payment options are as follows: Full Year: Pay $25 to register. Full tuition is due by August 1st Semester: Pay $25 to register. First-semester tuition is due Aug 1st. An invoice will be sent for second-semester tuition which is due December 1st. Charter School: Pay $25 to register. Purchase orders are due by August 1st. Your charter school must already be listed. State Funds: Pay $25 to register. State fees should be requested by the parent and paid by August 1st. ***All registration fees are non-refundable.

The payment options are as follows: Full Year: Pay $25 to register. Full tuition is due by August 1st Semester: Pay $25 to register. First-semester tuition is due Aug 1st. An invoice will be sent for second-semester tuition which is due December 1st. Charter School: Pay $25 to register. Purchase orders are due by August 1st. Your charter school must already be listed. State Funds: Pay $25 to register. State fees should be requested by the parent and paid by August 1st. ***All registration fees are non-refundable.

The payment options are as follows: Step 1: Ensure your charter school is listed as a vendor. Step 2: Pay the $25 registration fee to hold your child's spot. Step 3: Request a purchase order from the school and ensure it is sent by August 1st to Write with Mrs. Brown via email at iewwithmrsbrown@gmail.com. Charter School: Pay $25 to register. Purchase orders are due by August 1st. Your charter school must already be listed. ***All registration fees are non-refundable.

Yes. I am an approved California vendor for Compass, Golden Valley, Heartland, Arete Charter Academy, and Granite Mountain. I also accept class wallet funds if you live in Indiana or North Carolina. I accept Ohio ACE funds.