Start Now is a parent/child homework assistance program at the Community Learning Center for first and second graders that focuses on helping parents and children learn together in a fun and supportive environment. We assist children with their homework quality and completion, and in writing, reading, math and computers skills. Our professional staff helps children develop independent study habits. Through role modeling, discussion groups and videos, we provide opportunities for parents to learn:

• reading strategies and activities to make reading fun for their children
• games and activities to develop children's math skills
• how to help their children with homework and develop independent study skills
• ways to communicate with children to promote language development
• how to use educational software to learn together