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What is Time4Learning, exactly? 
What is Time4Learning, exactly?Time4Learning is a technology-based online educational program that teaches preschool to eighth grade curriculum using a combination of animated lessons, interactive activities and reinforcing worksheets. A top selection of the Homeschool.com "Top 100 Educational Websites" list year after year, the Time4Learning program has been refined through years of feedback from educators, parents, and students. The lessons are presented at the student's pace by an automated system in a sequence designed to build strong subject literacy. Time4Learning is a great curriculum for families who homeschool. It is also a great after school skill sharpener and is often used for remediation and test preparation. Whether mainstream, gifted, or special needs, Time4Learning provides a flexible, student-paced approach. Is Time4Learning Accredited?Time4Learning is a curriculum provider-- not a school. Therefore it cannot be accredited. However, Time4Learning is used by accredited schools, and has printable reports that can be included by parents as part of a homeschool portfolio. Read more about homeschool portfolio usages here. The math and language arts lessons correlate to state standards, making it a popular curriculum choice for homeschoolers and a great afterschool supplement to traditional education. Can I use Time4Learning as a homeschool program?The majority of our users are homeschoolers. Some choose to use Time4Learning as their core curriculum; others use it as a supplement. Although our program correlates to state standards, we recommend that you review your state's legal requirements before choosing any program. If you are new to homeschooling, we recommend reading our free "Welcome to Homeschooling Guide". How much is a Time4Learning membership?The monthly membership is $19.95 for the first child and $14.95 for each additional child, with nothing else to buy. Your billing cycle begins on the day of registration and members are billed every 30 days. Parents must cancel through their parent administration page. Once an account is cancelled, members will have access to the program until the end of their billing cycle. Members can start and stop at any time. Time4Learning has no hidden fees, requires no contracts and offers a 14-day money back guarantee. What does a membership include?Time4Learning includes the following:
Does your child have different achievement levels in different subjects? No problem! With Time4Learning, you can set each subject at any grade level. And because members automatically receive access to the grade above and below, students can move ahead or review at their own pace! Time4Learning is web based, so there is no software to download, no CDs and nothing additional to purchase. Members can access the program 24/7 from anywhere with a computer and an internet connection. What subjects will be included with my membership?The primary curriculum consists of language arts and math.
Time4Learning also offers science and social studies as an added bonus. The science lessons are available from 1st through 6th grade, and the social studies lessons are available from 2nd - 7th grade levels. Because state by state standards differ, science and social studies may need to be supplemented to satisfy your local requirements. Does your child have different achievement levels in different subjects? No problem! With Time4Learning, you can set each subject at any grade level. And because members automatically receive access to the grade above and below, students can move ahead or review at their own pace! Please note that it is possible to use Time4Learning for just one subject, however, pricing will not change. What does the math curriculum cover?The Time4Learning math curriculum is a combination of conceptual explanations, interactive activities and reinforcing worksheets that are presented by fun, animated characters at the child's pace. Our lessons are designed to reduce the math anxiety that often comes when students open their textbook, and help them adopt a "can-do" attitude, instead.
What does the language arts curriculum cover?The Time4Learning language arts curriculum takes a comprehensive approach to language arts. The lessons combine several major steps in literacy to teach and improves phonemic awareness (reading readiness), phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.
What makes Time4Learning good for a child with exceptional needs?Every child has his or her own combination of gifts, skills, needs, and difficulties with learning, so each deserves a customized learning program suited to his or her needs. Time4Learning is great for educating both gifted students and those with special needs.
What is the Time4Learning 100% satisfaction guarantee?Time4Learning has a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If our learning program does not satisfy your family's needs, you can cancel your membership by logging into your parent administration page and clicking on "Cancel Student" during the first 14 days and we will refund your money directly to the credit or debit card used to pay for your membership. This offer is only valid for new members. Further cancellation and refund policies are detailed in our billing policy. Which grade levels should I select for my child?Students will be given access to three years of curriculum because we want them to be able to review and advance whenever they need. If you find that your child's learning level is too challenging or not challenging enough, you can adjust it at any time. For preschool to third grade students in the initial sign-up process, we ask parents to complete a short questionnaire to help find a good starting point. If you do not assign grade levels, we will place your child at a level of curriculum based on your answers. Can Time4Learning run on any computer?For the most part, yes. A computer (PC or Mac) with "fast access" (DSL or cable modem) to the Internet is ideal. A small adjustment is sometimes necessary if your computer uses Linux as the operating system. Can Time4Learning run on an iPad?The majority of the Time4Learning lessons are Flash based technology. At the present time, iPads, iPhones and the iPod touch do not support Flash based applications. What support is available from Time4Learning?We can be contacted by email or by phone. All email feedback is answered personally, within 24 hours. If you'd like to contact us by email, click here. You can call us at (888) 771-0914. Our support team answers the phone weekdays from 8:30am to 7:00pm (6pm on Fridays) EST. Are Time4Learning gift certificates available?Yes. Time4Learning offers gift certificates for purchase in increments of one month ($19.95), 3 months ($44.85) and 12 months ($169.95). Recipients receive full access to the program for the number of months purchased. There is also the option to add a gift item featuring Ed Mouse to the gift certificate. Purchase gift certificates here.  |
