Frequently asked questions
The questions parents usually have before they hand homework time to somebody else.
If your question is not here, send us the situation in plain English. You do not need education jargon to explain what keeps happening at home.
How much does it cost?
Each plan includes eight 60-minute sessions every four weeks. One student is $240; two siblings attending together are $320; three siblings attending together are $400. All prices are in USD.
Does my plan renew automatically?
Yes. Your first payment is due at purchase, and the same amount renews automatically every four weeks until canceled. Four weeks is 28 days, not a calendar month. Thirteen payments cover 52 weeks. Cancel future renewal before your next billing date; contact hello@thehomeworkmonitors.com if you need help.
Can siblings attend together?
Yes. Sibling plans are for children from the same family attending the same session with one monitor. We do not combine unrelated families. Separately scheduled sessions use the individual rate.
How are sessions scheduled?
After checkout, we follow up to coordinate your monitor and session schedule, typically twice weekly. Buying a plan does not select a specific appointment time. If you need particular times, contact us to check availability before purchasing.
When are Homework Monitors available?
Monitors are generally available in the evenings and on weekends. Other times can also be arranged, including daytime sessions for families who homeschool their children. Tell us your preferred days, times, and time zone so we can coordinate a schedule that works for your family.
Is this tutoring?
Not exactly. Homework Monitors help students get started, organize what is due, stay focused, keep going, and move through reasonable stuck points. When a student needs specialized instruction in a particular subject, a subject-matter tutor may be the better fit.
Is the service online?
Yes. Homework Monitor support happens online, so students can work from home with the assignments, school platforms, and materials they already use.
Where is the service available?
The service is designed for families across the United States. Homework Monitors are based in Virginia.
Will a Homework Monitor do assignments for my student?
No. The student does the work. A Homework Monitor can prompt, organize, ask questions, provide reasonable help with ordinary stuck points, and keep the student moving through the assignment.
What if my student finishes early?
The Monitor can help the student check what remains and move to another assignment, reading, or another agreed school task rather than treating the first finished item as the end of homework time.
What if my student needs a lot of help with one subject?
Tell us. Homework Monitoring may still help with the rest of the workload, but specialized academic instruction may require a tutor with expertise in that subject.
Can this help with organization or executive-function skills?
It can support everyday skills involved in homework such as starting, planning what comes next, organizing assignments, keeping track of time, returning after distraction, and following through. Homework Monitoring is educational support; it is not a diagnosis or clinical treatment for ADHD or any other condition.
What ages do you work with?
Fit depends more on whether the student can participate meaningfully in an online homework session than on one grade cutoff. Tell us the student’s general school level and what homework time looks like, and we can determine whether the service is appropriate.
Do I have to know exactly what kind of help to ask for?
No. Tell us what keeps happening during homework time in plain language. We can start there.
How do I get started?
Choose your family plan on the Pricing page to enroll. If you have questions first, call (888) 754-9494 or use our contact form. Submitting an inquiry does not enroll you or lock you into anything.
Still not sure?
Tell us what schoolwork time actually looks like. That is usually more useful than guessing which service label fits.