by Cherise T.

Do you ever wonder where all those navigation tabs at hclibrary.org go? One of the answers is homework help! Adult, teen, or child: you have access to library resources to bolster your learning needs. FREE experienced help is available online via Brainfuse with online tutors in many subjects, daily from 2 – 11:55 pm.

• math through calculus II
• science through college introductory biology, chemistry, and physics
• language arts
• social studies

You can also access test prep for the SAT and ACT. The platform includes Spanish Foreign Language Lab, GED practice tests, and a Writing Lab. Brainfuse tutors also review resumes, cover letters, and academic papers. Students can submit homework questions for tutor guidance and followup. Brainfuse even provides flashcards in hundreds of subjects and allows you to create new sets.

Under the Research tab, you can find the Test Prep, Practice Exams, and Career Research section with Peterson’s Test & Career Prep and LearningExpress Library. Both include practice tests, study modules, and e-books to boost student skills and confidence from grade school through career advancement. Topical practice tests are available for:

• high school and college entrance exams
• graduate, nursing, medical, dental, and law schools
• Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
• Praxis

For students who require additional professional support in the classroom, an IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) and IEP (Individualized Education Program) may be recommended. Two books, Nolo’s IEP Guide: Learning Disabilities and The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child, offer direction in successfully arranging educational services. They include definitions, sample forms, and guidelines for resolving disputes. Each child and each school district is unique, so understanding your student’s rights facilitates academic success.

On Wednesday, Jan 17 at 11 am, HCPSS Early Intervention Services offers a Zoom class to educate parents on the IFSP and IEP. Register here.

Cherise Tasker is an Adult Instructor and Research Specialist at the Central Branch. When not immersed in literary fiction, Cherise can be found singing along to musical theater soundtracks.