Yes. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who understand how to support students with IEPs and 504 plans and can reinforce the goals and strategies outlined in those documents. While tutors aren't responsible for creating or modifying IEPs, they can complement classroom instruction by targeting specific skill areas, practicing accommodations, and building confidence in areas where your child struggles. It's helpful to share your child's IEP or plan with the tutor so they can align their approach with your school's support strategy.

Students often struggle with foundational skills like reading fluency, math computation, executive function, or processing speed—challenges that compound over time if not addressed. Personalized tutoring breaks skills into smaller, manageable steps, uses repetition and practice testing to build automaticity, and provides immediate feedback to correct misconceptions. Tutors can also teach organizational and study strategies that help students become more independent learners, which is especially valuable as academic demands increase.

The first session is typically an assessment and goal-setting conversation. The tutor will learn about your child's strengths, challenges, learning style, and any specific goals you have—whether that's improving reading comprehension, building math confidence, or developing executive function skills. This information helps the tutor design a customized plan for future sessions. You're welcome to share your child's IEP, recent assessments, or teacher feedback to give the tutor a complete picture.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have expertise in special education, learning disabilities, and evidence-based instructional strategies. Many have backgrounds in special education teaching, speech-language pathology, educational psychology, or related fields. All tutors are vetted for their ability to work effectively with students who have diverse learning needs and to communicate clearly with families about progress and next steps.

Good tutoring produces measurable progress. You should see improvements in specific skills—like reading fluency scores, math fact accuracy, or ability to organize assignments—within a few weeks. Your tutor should regularly share observations about what's improving and where your child still needs support, and you can also track progress through school assessments, report cards, and your child's confidence level. If progress stalls after 4-6 weeks, that's a signal to adjust the tutoring plan or focus.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who are familiar with how Kansas City's 24 school districts structure special education services and curriculum standards. Whether your child attends a Kansas City Public Schools building or one of the suburban districts in the metro area, tutors can align their instruction with grade-level expectations and the specific standards your school uses. Sharing your child's school and current curriculum with the tutor helps them provide the most relevant support.

Pricing varies based on the tutor's expertise, your location in the Kansas City area, and the frequency and length of sessions. Many families start with 1-2 sessions per week and adjust based on their child's needs and progress. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with tutors across different price points so you can find a fit that works for your budget. Some families also explore whether tutoring costs are eligible for FSA/HSA reimbursement or special education funding through their school district.