You may have heard us say that our goal in working with our students is to help them
become independent learners. We strive to give them the tools and confidence to learn on
their own, including understanding how to navigate their classes and complete their
assignments, recogniz-ing when they need some help and where to get it, and feeling
empowered in their skills. We teach this type of independent learning by helping our
students develop their own internal motivation and by teaching them skills that they can
apply in school, regardless of subject matter. Here are some ways that you can help your
child develop internal motivation: