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Supplemental Education Service Providers 2011-12 Summary
NOTE: The following summaries were submitted by the individual supplemental educational services providers.
*indicates the provider is new on the Oklahoma list of providers this year .
“A” Positive Future
“A” Positive Future specializes in individually tailored instruction that helps students in Kindergarten through 12th grade increase their success in Reading/English Language Arts and Math. Highly qualified instructors provide tutoring for students at their own schools, or at community centers and libraries close by. We work with students in groups of five or less or when needed, one-on-one, to make strides toward specific learning goals. Our staff includes instructors qualified to teach English language learners (ELL) and Students with Disabilities (SWD), as well as bilingual instructors to communicate with ELL families in their native language.
The program is founded on the well researched principals of cooperative learning, positive feedback/coaching, and working towards goals set for each student. Instructors use their knowledge and experience to help students in ways they learn best. Before the program begins, students take a comprehensive assessment to identify their strengths and weaknesses in reading and math. The instructor, parents/guardian, student and teachers approve a set of goals to create a clear learning path for the student. The average tutoring session lasts for 90 minutes and depending on what is convenient for the student and their family, may be held after school or on weekends.
*1 To 1 Tutor
1 To 1 Tutor provides high quality online Math tutoring proven to increase students; math skills. We tutor students in grades K-12. Students communicate with tutors via internet through a computer, headphone with microphone and on a cyber whiteboard. Based on student needs, computer and internet service may be provided free of charge. Tutoring takes place at home and is offered Monday-Friday, before and/or after school until 9:00 pm and on weekends.
*1:1 Online Tutoring Services
Our 30 hour program provides individualized, one-to-one tutoring with tailor-made learning paths depending on the students need. Classes are conducted online at the student’s home and can easily be accommodated into working parent’s schedules. Our programs include tutoring in Math and Reading for grades K-12. We provide laptops and internet connection free of cost to the students who cannot afford it. All of our material is aligned to Oklahoma PASS. We hire well qualified tutors who are experts in their subjects and have experience in working with students with disabilities, English language learners, and at-risk students. Our bilingual tutors can tutor in Spanish. We provide assessment testing to each student at the beginning to evaluate the weaknesses of the student and at the end of the program to evaluate the improvement. Our program eliminates the need for transportation as the sessions take place in the safety and convenience of the student’s home.
*24/7 Educate Online
We use web based interactive software Compass Learning Odyssey (CLO) from compasslearning.com that is aligned to the current Oklahoma PASS and national standards for grades K-12 in Reading/Language Arts and Math. The program is based on the most current and confirmed research as mandated by the NCLB guidelines. The highlight of our program is the students performing severely under grade level can pace their work as per their need while listening to directions as many times as they require. At the inception of the program, we evaluate students using the CLO diagnostic assessment. This assessment is based on the standards for validity as prescribed by the Standards for Education and Psychological Testing (1999). CLO generates an individualized lesson plan (ILP). Our tutor studies the ILP and a call with the program coordinator, parents/guardians, and teachers at a time convenient to them to discuss the results of the diagnostic assessment and ILP generated by the CLO software.
In addition, a student’s previous test scores, general attitude toward school and homework, attendance, and other relevant inputs from patents and teachers are also taken in this call. Based on the results of the diagnostic assessment and inputs from teachers and parents, the tutor makes adjustments in the ILP and prepares a time table for the student.
*4.0 Home Tutors
4.0 Home tutors offer Supplemental Education Services for Math, Science, English/Language Arts, and Reading to students in Oklahoma in the comfort of their home or in small groups (up to 3 students) at school. The company’s approach is to improve academic performance and achievement by assisting students with specific state-aligned learning targets and test preparation and to promote healthy and productive study habits and organizational skills.
Each tutor initiates the tutoring program with a standardized skill assessment, which is later used to track effectiveness. During each session, the specific goals and objectives listed in the Student Learning Plan are targeted through open dialog with the student, and by fostering a comfortable environment for the student(s) to ask questions and constructively interact with the tutor and each other. The tutor will not only teach and reinforce necessary skills, but will provide regular and constructive feedback and provide the student with numerous opportunities to ask questions. The tutor encourages open communication to build the student’s confidence and to foster participation.
5 Star Learning
The key services that we provide are tutoring in reading, English Language Arts (ELA), and math. We offer instruction in small groups, large groups, in-home, one on one, and computer- based. Our curriculum supports Grades K-12. Our core curriculum is a comprehension computer-based instructional program providing students with extensive instructions in the areas of vocabulary, comprehension, and math. We are equipped to provide this curriculum in hard copy when computers are not available. To complement our program we include Creative Press Teaching along with our 3-year Pilot curriculum. Each one of our curriculums is aligned with Oklahoma’s Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS). All students will receive focused, intensive, differentiated instruction, tailored to meet individual needs of eligible students. All computerized programs have supports for ESOL, ESE, Hearing Impaired, and other 504 accommodations. Multiple data sources outlining student instructional needs will be consistently analyzed and utilized to make informed instructional decisions on an individual student basis.
A+ Academics
A+ Academics provides evidenced-based individual and small group tutoring for SES students. We have tutored approximately 5850 students since 2002 in language, reading, and math, including higher math, algebra, and calculus. We offer one-on-one and small-group tutoring in student homes, with an adult present at all times, or in public places such as libraries, churches, or schools. We tutor children with learning disabilities and English Second Languages. We strongly encourage ongoing parent/teacher participation to ensure that students stay on track with improving their academic skills.
A+ Academics services and materials are carefully aligned with Oklahoma’s Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS) for each grade level between Pre-K and 12. Pre-tutoring assessments identify skill deficiencies in previous and current grade levels. An individual Student Learning Plan (SLP) is designed from the pre-tutoring assessment and outlines specific academic goals to be achieved from tutoring. The SLP is presented to the parent for final approval. Instruction will be coordinated with the student’s school program including the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) and Section 504, when applicable. Once tutoring begins, students are assessed every ten hours to ensure progress towards mastering newly acquired skills. Our tutors continually encourage each student throughout their tutoring experience. At the conclusion of all tutoring sessions, a post-tutoring assessment is given to determine the specific academic progress of each student. Evidence shows that our students typically grow 2.5 grade levels on average.
*A+ Tutors For Scholars
A+ Tutors For Scholars offers a digital learning program that is backed by scientific-based research and consists of the following characteristics: 1) Places students into the appropriate level of their mast4ered academic skills. 2) Individualizes instruction for each child. 3) Tracks academic competence. 4) Provides progress of individual performance and skills not mastered. 5) Correlates to Oklahoma State Standards. These major elements are achieved through the use of a low student-to-instructor ratio and computer-based instructional assessments to ensure individualized instruction for grades K-12. With tutoring sessions designed to provide students with computer-based instruction and assessment, the results show average student grade-level gains across both academic subjects (Reading and Mathematics) at an approximate rate of .205 for every 8 hours spent in the program.
Using only highly qualified staff, A+ Tutors For Scholars will provide high-quality supplemental services to Oklahoma schools and communities. A+ Tutors For Scholars is dedicated to providing quality services to all students, including those with disabilities, limited English language skills, and students at-risk.
*Above & Beyond Educational Services
Above & Beyond Educational Services (A&BES) a division of Hands With Prayer Church and Ministry formed in 2005, started educational services for struggling children in 2009. Although faith based, academic educational services are secular in nature. Individual and small group tutoring is provided. Tutoring service locations may include school, home, libraries, or parental choice. The highly qualified tutors of A&BES include certified or retired teachers, professionals, and college students with excellent transcripts indicating their knowledge of Math and/or Reading/Language. Tutors attend a minimum of two four-hour training sessions. Training consists of Federal/State/District rules and regulations, academic requirements and paperwork, A&BES contracting procedures, along with training in research-based instructional strategies and identifying student’s most effective mode of learning.
All tutors are knowledgeable, encouraging and interact well with students. The program will increase student classroom performance. Every student is pre-tested to determine skill deficiencies. Pre-tests are reviewed with parents for approval. Individual learning plans are created for each student. Tutoring sessions are 1-2 hours, twice weekly. Lessons are designed to target student weakness, and bring the student up to the grade level. Parental involvement is encouraged for excelled accomplishment in student’s maximum academic achievement.
Academic Station
Academic Station is a premier academic education services company specializing in customized academic solutions geared towards helping school districts close the proficiency gap and make Adequate Yearly Progress in grades K-12. Our research-based approach and extensive experience in managing and developing after-school program solutions provide students with high quality tools to reach their set goals. Assisting students with building fluency in the foundation skills of language arts and mathematics is a critical first step that our program simplifies from day one. Academic Station’s vision is simple – continue to assist all students progress academically and partner with parents, teachers, principals, and administrators to meet Adequate Yearly Progress. Our SES program-design is geared towards increasing instruction efficiency through the elimination of complex tasks that take away from the academic instruction implementation. Our SES program design integrates 3 high quality, evidence and research-based curriculums that have been revised for the 2011-2012 school year. The Reading, Writing, and Mathematics curriculums continue to be aligned to the Oklahoma PASS Standards, as well as other National Standards.
Accel Online
Accel Online has served 1000 students in 7 years with 80% of those students improving from basic to proficient on their state assessment scores during the program. It provides tutoring services online in math, language arts, and science for 3rd – 12th grade students after school. The instructors are credentialed and the service is accessible from any computer. The system is very easy to use as students work on our whiteboards with their tutors and use voice/chat to communicate. Sessions are 1-2 hours long and laptop computers and internet access are provided for students who do not have them so they may access and complete the program. All sessions are recorded and reviewable by parents at their leisure.
Acceleration Based Basic Education (ABBE)
ABBE’s purpose is to provide students with personalized instruction from talented and energetic teachers who are focused on Oklahoma’s Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS). We begin the year with a diagnostic evaluation that will find PASS skills that your child is lacking. The test results will determine the goals set by ABBE’s Learning Center, the school and you, the parent. Students are tutored in small groups of 6 or less. We specialize in teaching the PASS skills by using research based teaching strategies in both math and reading/language arts
Our math program covers basic math facts through the math courses taught at high school. Tests are used at every level to identify each student’s needs. If PASS skills are lacking, we will immediately begin to target these missing skills using proven instructional strategies. As an example; manipulatives are an important strategy that can be used, at almost any level of math. In the areas of reading and language arts, we will teach the younger students sight words to the point of instant recall. Older students might be taught research skills. At all grade levels, tutors will model instructions to the students rather than just telling. Oklahoma’s Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS) is our curriculum.
Ace Learning
Ace Learning is the right choice to improve your child’s reading and math skills in Grades K-12. Our high quality, research-based program teaches key concepts as set forth by Oklahoma’s Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS) in reading and math equipping our students for state testing as well as their next grade level. We tutor from the basics to advanced levels including algebra, geometry, and language arts. Tutoring classes can be scheduled before, after school, or on weekends with the student’s school the preferred location. Bus transportation from the school to the student’s home is provided when available. Ace Learning reinforces reading and math skills taught in the classroom guaranteeing your child’s success this year and for years to come!
Achievia Tutoring Midwest
The academic tutoring program of Achievia Tutoring is diagnostic, prescriptive, individualized, and motivational in reading and math instruction. The program offers a learning environment that controls the student to teacher ratio to no greater than 5:1.
Each student must take a diagnostic test for reading or math. The test results will identify specific skills that need attention and/or reinforcement for either remediation or enrichment and will determine the student’s academic grade level (independent of the student’s actual grade level in school). An individualized Student Learning Plan (SLP) is prepared, specific to that student’s needs. A typical SLP consists of five to seven assignments during each session of instruction, focusing on the skill areas defined in the diagnostic test. The SLP is constantly updated as the student achieves mastery in the skill area receiving attention. Students who complete a minimum of 30 hours of instruction have advanced an average of 1.66 grade levels in Math and an average of 1.33 grade levels in reading based on pretest and posttest comparisons (2009-2010 data).
A-Key Tutoring Program
A-Key Tutoring Program is located in the Northeast Church of Christ, 4817 Martin Luther King Avenue, Oklahoma City, and provides a comprehensive educational tutorial program that addresses the needs of the individual student in Kindergarten through 12th grade. The program, which has been in operation for eight years, follows the Oklahoma City Public School calendar offering sessions over an eight-month period. We provide two sessions lasting one hour and fifteen minutes on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
The components of the program include individual and small group tutoring in math and reading, pre- and post-term assessment testing, level-relevant materials, and character education development. The effectiveness of these weekly sessions will be demonstrated by an overall improvement in the students’ academic performance on post-term testing and in-school achievement testing.
*All Star Tutoring
All Star Tutoring takes pride in helping students in grades K-12 improve their academics, behaviors, social skills, and emotions. Our mission is to show that a student that takes pride in herself/himself takes pride in whatever they do. We provide encouragement and enlightenment instruction to every student we serve. We offer different types of instruction for different learning styles. English Language Learners are welcome and we provide special material for rapid improvement of basic skills. Services also include special needs students with IEP’s. We focus on strong partnerships with the school, district, and parents so that our students will make significant improvements. By offering quality instruction to individuals small groups, we will improve academic achievement.
All participating students are given a pre-assessment to determine their strengths and weaknesses. Academic goals are developed from the results of the assessment and approved by the parents. Tutoring material is aligned with the Oklahoma’s Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS). Each student is assigned a highly qualified instructor and will meet at a safe and positive location approved by the parents. Progress reports will be provided monthly to parents by mail, email, or phone. Each student will be given another assessment to determine their academic progress and growth at the final tutoring session.
ATS Project Success
ATS Project Success is an online, in-home provider of supplemental education services offering tutoring in math and reading for students in Grades K-12. We loan the student a laptop computer programmed with the SuccessMaker® or Odyssey® software to use in the comfort and safety of his/her home, and provide the dial-up Internet connection necessary to connect to our Web-based program. The family home must have an analog telephone, existing Internet service in the home, or be in a T-Mobile cellular area in order for the student to participate in the program.
We assess a student to determine the starting instructional level. We set the curriculum to provide instructional activities at the appropriate level. Students must complete two one-hour sessions per week, which can be done any time. Our staff monitors the student’s progress online and follows-up with e-mails to the student and calls to his/her parents once each week. We also furnish parents, schools, and classroom teachers with monthly written reports. Since our start in July 2003, we have worked with 20,000 students from 30 states in 400 districts.
Babbage Net School
Babbage Net School leverages the power of a personal computer paired with a self-paced curriculum to provide the highest quality tutoring program available. The student receives a laptop computer that comes pre-installed with a curriculum tailored to meet the student’s individual academic needs. Additionally, each student is supported by accredited tutors from the National Tutoring Association (NTA) and our Help Hotline. Additionally, our program does not require internet access as the curriculum is loaded on to the computer’s hard drive.
The Babbage Net School program caters to each student’s academic requirements. When a student is enrolled in our SES Tutoring Program, they are given a pre-assessment test to identify their areas of greatest need. Based upon these results, along with input from parents and teachers, as well as results from other state test results, a customized curriculum is created and installed on a laptop computer which is then provided to the student. The student will go through the guide and practice portions of each of the lessons at their own pace. Once the lessons are completed, the students take mastery assessments at the end of each instructional unit. This enables them to attain grade level proficiency. There is no set time a student must remain at the computer.
Benchmark In-Home Tutoring
Benchmark In-Home Tutoring provides one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions after school hours at a secure location such as schools, libraries, churches, or community organizations. Our services are easily accessible by public transportation and are available seven days a week. Benchmark provides research-based curriculum, aligned with Oklahoma’s Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS), to all K-12 students in reading/language arts, and math. Our tutoring sessions begin with a healthy snack and are designed around learning styles while providing differentiated instruction. Our enrichment activities help to develop effective study and organization skills. We also offer services for non-English speakers and children with learning disabilities.
Tutoring sessions take place one to three times per week. Parents may choose our in-home option (one-on-one) or our small group tutoring sessions (one-to-five), with students grouped by age and academic need. Benchmark tutors are chosen for their skills in promoting academic success, self-esteem/confidence, and positive attitudes toward learning. Our tutors are certified teachers or business professionals. Learn more at: <www.benchmarktutors.com>.
Club Z! Tutoring
Club Z! offers one-on-one sessions and small group sessions with five or less students per instructor. Students enrolled in Club Z! In-Home Tutoring are instructed in their own homes while students enrolled in Club Z! Choice are in a small group setting at a secure location such as the school, community center, public library, church, or other secure public facilities Club Z! utilizes curriculum and assessments from Pearson Education, all of which are aligned to Oklahoma academic standards. Cub Z! offers parents written monthly progress reports and communicates frequently with the schools to ensure the tutoring is adequately supporting classroom instruction.
CompassLearning
CompassLearning provides an online content only program. CompassLearning’s online assessment will diagnose student competence of the Oklahoma learning objectives in reading and math. Based on the assessment results, the online Odyssey Manager then prescribes a personalized learning path of Odyssey online activities to address the individual learning needs of each student. The activities in the learning path are chosen to provide students with the intervention they need to master previously unmastered skills. As students complete tests and learning activities, the Odyssey Manager provides easy to understand reports for parents, students, and teachers that can be accessed online at any time.
Educate Online
Educate Online has successfully served more than 56,000 students since 2002. On average, students who complete either our math or reading program gain a grade level in skills. All instruction takes place on a computer and headset (with Internet connectivity, if needed) provided by Educate Online. Families like the convenience of the Educate Online program, with flexible scheduling and sessions taken at home.
Students log onto our secure web site from home, while a teacher logs on from another location. Using headsets and a shared desktop, they can work together effectively. Teachers may work with up to three students at a time, but each student is in his or her own virtual classroom, and their experience is entirely one-on-one. Typically, students will take two to four one-hour sessions a week. Sessions are taught by U.S. state-certified teachers, and are offered seven days a week.
EduServe
EduServ Inc. will provide a laptop and a license to use the McGraw-Hill Internet-delivered PassKey program in the student’s house, as well as a certified teacher for a minimum of 20 hours, depending on the student’s requirements. Parents must provide Internet services.
McGraw-Hill PassKey teaches Reading, Writing, and Math to students with reading skills from Grades 1.6 through 12. The prescriptive lessons first determine what the student knows and where their weaknesses are, and then assigns lessons to bring the student up to level. The lessons are also correlated to the Oklahoma PASS standards, and the tutor can easily assign lessons based on specific PASS objectives. The lessons are composed of a PreTest, a Tutorial, a Guided Practice, and a Posttest. If the student can show mastery in the PreTest, he/she can test out of the remainder of the lesson. If the student does not show mastery in the Posttest, PassKey takes the student back to the lesson Tutorial, where the student will see new screens and/or answer sequences.
*Eduwizards
Eduwizards offers research-based, one-on-one online tutoring for grades 3-12 that can be conveniently taken from the student’s home. Tutoring takes place using our virtual classroom, which includes whiteboard, text chat, and voice communication. Computer and internet will be provided by Eduwizards for students who don’t have these. Most of our tutors are state certified, and have extensive experience with SES students and their special needs. Our open review system, whereby student reviews of tutors are posted at our website, helps us identify and employ only the best online tutors. To carefully monitor and assure highest student progress, we have devised a two-expert per student system (the tutor and tutor-coordinator are both involved so as to assure that no student is left behind).
Elite Kids USA
Elite Kids USA is an organization centered on the empowerment, education, and well-being of youth. We share your commitment to helping your child soar into the future. Our qualified staff offers supervised study and tutoring in math and reading. Elite Reading and Math Tutoring is tailored to your child’s needs and provides caring, personalized attention to children in Grades K-12. Upon enrollment, your child will take the diagnostic assessment. This assessment will help us design an individualized program based on your child’s strengths, interests, and needs. We will monitor your child’s progress through regular assessments and modify the program as necessary.
Elite Math Tutoring will help your child overcome math anxiety and reach grade level or excel beyond grade level. Your child’s program will focus on mastery of fundamental concepts and problem solving methods, with continual review of all previously learned material.
Elite Reading/Language Arts Tutoring will assist your child in achieving grade level reading abilities or improving already advanced skills. The individualized program will include short readings, which focus on acquisition of test-taking skills, and longer readings that encourage critical thinking and logical reasoning. Tutoring is offered two to three times per week in a learning environment with a controlled student teacher ratio. We will help your child succeed whether they speak limited English or require additional assistance due to a special need.
*Faith In Action Team
Individualized instruction will be offered for students on all levels. Students will be given appropriate assessments with pre and post-tests in order to show their current grade level, identify learning gaps that cause work to seem difficult, and then we can chart progress to show how much knowledge each child has gained. Character education, etiquette, music, field trips, and other enrichment activities will be offered to students who participate in the program. Students and parents will be encouraged to read aloud together, and high interest books will be recommended in order to help each child discover that reading is fun and that you can become “hooked” on books. Older students will be invited to become mentors (while gaining community service hours) and volunteers will be encouraged to create portfolios to document their personal growth and development as they use music, art, or other abilities/skills to provide help, hope, or joy to others.
*Focus First Tutoring
Our tutoring program uses a one-on-one and small group, highly individualized tutoring approach. A plethora of research studies show the efficiency of providing students with targeted, individualized, one-on-one and/or small group instruction. Our approach emphasizes the importance of developing a strong academic foundation; our tutors’ help students master the fundamentals of reading and mathematics in a step-by-step and disciplined manner, before progressing to more advanced concepts. Our tutoring program identifies each student’s needs and skill gaps on an individual level. We setup and initial consultation with each student’s parents/guardians to better address any potential learning disabilities. These consultations are used to identify the proper assessment, based on a holistic understanding of the students needs. Following the selection of assessment(s) we pretest to determine student paucity based on Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs). In addition, we analyze and make adjustments to the student’s learning plan as needed based on current benchmarks and as scores become available to us. We provide our teachers/tutors with comprehensive training for working with a diverse student population.
Foundations Tutoring
Foundations Tutoring provides individual and small group tutoring K-12 students in math, reading, and language arts. Services are also included for special needs students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP), English Second Language (ESL), or English language learners (ELL). Parents decide the type of service and when and where it is to be provided. The individual learning plan, containing the student’s academic areas of weakness is approved by the parents. Once approved, tutoring begins. Parent/teacher input is valuable for student growth. Telephone calls and written notices will be provided to parents, teachers, and the school to keep them informed of the student’s progress.
Foundations Tutoring aligns all tutoring materials with Oklahoma’s Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS). Each individual learning plan outlines student academic goals as defined in PASS. Every student is assessed before tutoring begins. The student’s assessment is reviewed and skills to be improved are identified and goals are developed. Each student is assigned a highly qualified tutor trained in research-based strategies and techniques to help students achieve academic goals. Students are given a posttest after the final tutoring session. The average expected student growth rate is 1.5 to 2 grade levels.
Grace & Glory Ministries
Grace & Glory Ministries Church has decided to expand their “The REAL LIFE Mentorship Program” by providing a culturally sensitive, nondenominational supplemental education tutoring program designed to improve the reading ability of students in Grades K-12 that are below grade level in reading. Our main goal is to help these at-risk students reach their grade level in reading and enhance their educational performance in school through support of individual/small group tutoring after school.
Our basic tutoring materials will be Pearson Scott Forman Level Reading, Scholastic READ XL, Success By 6 Literacy Program, and Early Reading intervention strategies through guided reading. We will be flexible in venturing out to other sources if the student needs more reinforcement or other types of instruction. The overall focus will be on the six dimensions of reading instruction that has been validated by many research-based programs: print awareness, phonological/phonemic awareness, phonics/decoding, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and motivation. Some or all of these dimensions will be targeted during tutoring depending upon the need of the student. An up-to-date record book will be kept on each child reflecting: attendance, reading level, indication of major problem area(s), lesson plans, progress notes, list of books read, and parent/teacher conferences. A piece of motivation for the beginning reader is the interest the tutor takes in helping the student choose appropriate books.
*Group Excellence
Group Excellence, Ltd. (GE) is a mentoring and tutoring company dedicated to equipping students with the tools necessary to excel in school and life. Group Excellence offers many instructional programs, in which students may participate based on individual needs: face-to-face direct instruction after-school tutoring in many districts, interactive online tutoring, and instructional materials in subjects approved for SES tutoring, including workbooks and other related resources.
Helping Hands Tutoring
Helping Hands Tutoring is operated by teachers with experience in regular education, special education, and alternative education. We understand and appreciate the complexities of learning and individual differences. By offering high quality research-based instruction, a low student teacher ratio, and frequent feedback, we believe we can make a positive impact in the lives of students.
Helping Hands Tutoring specializes in research-based instruction to students (Pre-K through 12th grade) in reading and math. All participating students are given a comprehensive initial assessment to determine their strengths and weaknesses. From the results of the assessment, Helping Hands instructors will meet with parents, teachers, and students to discuss and design effective and achievable goals. The students will then meet with highly qualified tutors in a safe, positive, and supportive environment for customized, research-based instruction two-and-a-half hours each week for fifteen weeks.
The student teacher ratio of each session is designed to be no more than 5:1 and when necessary, 1:1. Helping Hands Tutoring believes strongly in frequent communication with parents and will provide bi-monthly correspondence by mail and/or phone to update the progress of the student. At the midpoint of the program, the student will complete another comprehensive assessment to determine their academic progress. The Helping Hands instructor will meet again with parents, teachers, and the student to make necessary modifications to ensure academic success for the remainder of the program.
Huntington Learning Centers
Huntington Learning Centers has offered high-quality, research-based, supplemental educational services to students in Grades K through 12 for over 33 years. Through our relationships with various schools and districts, we provide services to Title I students across the country. Tutoring is available in Reading and Math. Instruction is individualized and every program begins with a Diagnostic Test. Instruction is provided at a student to teacher ration of 1:1 up to 6:1. Teaching sessions are typically 2 hours in length 2 times per week for a minimum of 30 hours. We provide instruction at the school site or at a community center. Sessions are offered after school, before school, and on weekends.
I CAN
We believe that “Any child can learn.” Our tutors are state certified teachers. Our reading program focuses on the five dimensions of reading: Phonemic awareness, fluency, phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension. The student will have an individual learning plan based on the pre-assessment. We will use Oklahoma’s Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS) as our guideline and the work of state certified teachers to provide strategies for the success of our students. We use an interactive teaching with individuals or small groups, with no more than five students to one certified teacher. Instruction with supervision will be held on school grounds, libraries, churches, or other public facilities.
*Innovative Educational Programs
Innovative Educational Programs (IEP) offers a one hour session, three days per week and utilizes a small group instruction model with a ration of no more than 10 students to one state certified teacher. The curriculum is delivered using a direct instruction model that emphasizes constant interaction between student and teacher. The CTB McGraw-Hill Terra Nova Basic Battery Third Edition is administered to all students at the start of our program. The results, along with the most recent district administered standardized test and the classroom teacher and parent input will be used to identify skill gaps and formulate the initial student achievement plan. As part of our comprehensive professional development program, our teachers are instructed in techniques and procedures for working with diverse and special student populations including Title I students, students with disabilities, and English Language Learners. IEP will use the school as a facility. IEP uses instructional materials from Scott Foresman and Prentice Hall. In addition, IEP supplies all classroom supplies.
Ivy League Tutor
Ivy League Tutor uses a computer-based tutoring program, combined with real-time assistance from highly qualified tutors, focused on each student’s learning needs. We use a research-based program, A+nywhere Learning Systems (A+LS), which allows students to work on the same skills in math (including Algebra and Geometry), reading, and English Language Arts that they are expected to learn at school. Online tutoring has been shown to appeal to students and is recognized as a highly effective teaching method.
Each student in our program receives an individual learning plan at the beginning of the program. Based on the family’s schedule, parents and students choose times for three sessions per week. In the comfort of their own home, students log in at the scheduled time to Ivy League Tutor Web Site, study the lesson, and complete exercises. A tutor will monitor the session, contact the student family if he/she is having problems, and teach the student via the Internet until he/she masters the skill. If the student does not have a computer, Ivy League Tutor will provide one during the program. Computer-based tutoring in the home is fun, effective, and convenient.
Jefferson Learning
Jefferson Learning has served over 10,500 students using a research-proven learning system and the combined experience of state-certified instructors. The research-based learning systems that Jefferson Learning uses for reading and math have a time-tested and proven success rate with students. Jefferson Learning utilizes state-certified teachers to provide skillful strategies for successful reading and math comprehension. Students are led down a path from diagnosis through engaging instruction and assessment.
The program facilitates comprehension and allows students that are on-grade-level or struggling students to master skills that aid in reading and math comprehension. Student instruction is presented in a small group format with no more than 7 students to 1 certified instructor. Students are diagnosed at the beginning of the program in order to measure success as each improves reading or math strategies. The Jefferson Learning program addresses the five dimensions of reading put forth by the National Institute For Literacy, Oklahoma’s PASS Math Standards, and encourages students to gain confidence and responsibility in their educational future!
*Kinetic Potential Scholars
The Kinetic Potential Scholars (KPS) program is a comprehensive online program dedicated to the academic and social needs of at-risk youth. Founded upon the core belief that every child has remarkable potential, KPS provides a roadmap for these students, its future KP Scholars paring every student with academic KP Tutors as well as Guidance and Career mentors, all of which results in a holistic, long-tem approach to student success. KPS is delivered in Kineticville, an online 3D virtual island, which provides an entirely Immersive Educational experience for students. Kineticville creates a safe learning environment where students not only receive tutoring, but also have the opportunity to socialize with other students throughout the United States and around the worlds. Kinecticville is based on the same commercial game & simulation technology that is used in video games and is designed to motivate students as self-learners in the same way that video games grab and keep the attention of players.
Research demonstrates that more than class size, the course books used, and class schedule, quality of instruction proves to be the biggest factor in determining a child’s academic success – especially those kids in struggling schools. By recruiting KP Tutors from America’s top graduate universities in education – including those of Harvard, Columbia, Penn, and Yale – KPS not only selects from a pool of highly qualified instructors, but also brings on board individuals who are specifically committed to providing at-risk students with equality in educational opportunity.
Learn It Systems
Learn It Systems provides small-group, direct instruction at each child’s school. Our goal is to help every student achieve his/her full potential and be a successful learner. Learn It has helped thousands of students nationwide learn the fundamental reading and math skills they need to succeed in school and in life. Our program features:
- SMALL CLASSES: 6-10 on average per instructor, per class.
- PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOS: Experienced and specially trained for our programs.
- PERSONALIZED LEARNING: Individualized Plans for each student, at any level.
- LITERACY and/or Math: Research-based, proven effective programs.
- REWARDS PROGRAM: Books and educational rewards for attendance and effort.
- SNACKS: Afternoon treats help students focus and give them energy.
- CONVENIENT LOCATION: After school, weekends, and summer at your child’s school or online.
*Learning Enrichment Academics Program
The Learning Enrichment Academics Program is designed to help students become proficient in math and reading. We provide educational guidance to help students read and do math on their grade level and beyond. We teach with simplicity and understanding going over basic reading concepts and math concepts so that they will be able to excel in and out of the classroom. Our goal is to meet each student where they are through testing and then to give that student tutoring and mentoring that will enable them to advance beyond their current level of knowledge.
*Mobile Minds Tutoring
Mobile Minds uses innovation and professionalism in our approach to education. We hire only the highest qualified and certified teachers, professors, and subject professionals. We are dedicated to our mission of teaching students how to become successful learners. We are committed to providing the highest quality educational experience by creating an individualized and innovative tutoring program for every child.
We believe that every child has a unique learning style. Identifying the way a student learns and teaching them how to use their unique abilities and talents ensure that they will become successful in every aspect of their life. An educator who teaches a student how to learn provides that student with the lifelong learning skills needed to achieve academic and personal success.
New Horizon Youth & Family Services
New Horizon Youth & Family Services goal is to provide tutoring in reading and mathematics for children kindergarten through twelfth grade. Our main objective is to assist students to reach or exceed their grade level and to enhance their educational performance in school through the support of New Horizon staff, tools, and materials. New Horizon strives to provide the best services and education to improve the basic foundations for students to grow and learn.
The instructional strategies used with New Horizon’s organizations program is to utilize formal and informal assessments, do warm up activities, provide tutoring in small groups or individually, emphasize real-life applications to illustrate principles and concepts.
Instructional strategies utilized by New Horizon will assist the student in improving skills that they may have deficiencies in. Providing students with a variety of strategies will assist the student and the agency in meeting the needs of children. Students will develop skills necessary to improve their grades by utilizing the tools they will learn.
One On One Learning
One on One Learning has seven years of experience tutoring students in six states. Major program elements are the use of research-based learning strategies; individual or small group instruction, high-interest materials to improve academic achievement on state standards, and the development of an individual learning plan for each student that identifies academic strengths and weaknesses, as well as learning styles. Tutoring is provided Monday-Sunday, 2-3 times per week for 1-2 hours per session, in school, in home, or in community centers. Program tutors utilize a variety of multisensory teaching methods incorporating visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile learning strategies are used to meet the diverse needs of all students. Additionally, tutors provide multiple opportunities for learning, teach memory strategies, and apply concepts in a meaningful way.
*Priority: My Education
Priority: My Education will offer tutorials in mathematics, Reading, and writing to qualifying students in all grade levels. The tutorials will either take place in a group setting or via computer depending on the student’s schedule and preferred learning style. Group tutorials will be provided either at the school location or at a nearby community center or public library. Interactive online tutoring will be available to enrolled students from any computer with an internet connection. Each student will receive a learning plan that is tailored to yield the highest success rate on standardized test such as the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Test (OCCT). In order to design the student’s program, students will take our pre-test assessment, which will show the academic strengths and weaknesses.
*Programa Unidos Tutoring
Programa Unidos Tutoring offers a comprehensive online tutoring system for grades K-12 in the areas of math and reading. Our program is suited for special needs, on-level, below=level, above-level and reluctant readers and math students. Lessons are on-line and accessed by the computer via internet. Students are able to work at home, after school, and during weekends. Programa Unidos will provide a laptop for each student to use at home after the initial assessment. At the completion of the program, the laptop remains with the student. The reading program is highly interactive and differentiated, using the “teach, practice, and apply” method.
The math program is from elementary through Algebra II. Students develop fluency in critical reasoning, conceptual understanding, and problem-solving skills. English Language Learners have access to Destino Matematicas, an interactive math solution for Spanish-speaking students learning the English language. There is an entry level program known as Destino Lectura, to help build early literacy skills for native Spanish-speaking children. We focus on the achievement of incremental gains at all developmental levels.
*Results Tutoring
Results Tutoring tutors grade K-12 students in Reading, Language Arts, and Math. Our students receive individual tutoring or attend small groups (1:7). Result’s curriculum is designed to meet the Oklahoma Priority Academic Student Standards, as required for the Oklahoma schools. Every assessment is created to test over the same skills defined in Oklahoma PASS. Our highly qualified tutors are certified teachers or personnel with college degrees. Our program tutors individuals at various locations, such as an office place, in=home, or public library. We will turo at the student school if available.
Parents are informed frequently of their student’s progress. The program is designed to meet the student’s individual needs. Students are pre-assessed and a tutoring plan is based on the results of the pre-assessment. Results’ personnel contacts parents and schools frequently through phone calls, email, letters, and/or visits. We believe the parents and teachers are key factors to student growth. Our program is designed to make tutoring an enjoyable experience while advancing students to a higher level of understanding and mastery. The past year, our students advanced one grade level for every 8 hours of tutoring.
Saraphin Learning Institute
Saraphin Learning institute’s (SLI) Victory Diagnostic Center (VDLC) tutoring program is designed to increase student achievement using research based instruction, curriculum, and strategies. Every child is given a pre-test to determine academic placement and level of skill mastery. A post test is given at the end of sessions to determine actual academic gains and increases in mastery of Oklahoma PASS. Our highly trained and competent tutors work with students individually and in small groups. This highly effective program works well for struggling students including the learning disabled student. Our educational staff has over 80 years of combined successful teaching experience. Students experience success and increased motivation to achieve using lessons that are designed for them.
A typical session is comprised of individual tutoring, small group instruction, and computerized instruction. Students attend two 90-minute sessions weekly in small groups of four students to one tutor for five to six months. Each student has a learning plan with individual learning goals that correlate with Oklahoma PASS, district grade level requirements, and other individual learning objectives.
*Sylvan Learning Center
Sylvan Learning Center has provided tutoring to more than two million students over 25 years. The Sylvan Learning Center strategy for closing the achievement gap is based on delivering a Sylvan Skills Assessment, which is used to identify a student’s skill strengths and weaknesses. Based on the student’s needs, a personalized lesson plan is developed. Sylvan Learning Center’s goal is to bring each student up to and beyond grade level.
The Sylvan Learning Center instructional program is backed by research and uses personalized instruction and student motivation. This approach allows us to target educational assistance to students where they need it most. Effectiveness of each student’s program is maximized by identifying individual skills, strengths, and weaknesses. Each student has an individualized curriculum plan. Our curriculum is aligned to National standards (National Reading Panel and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics). We provide ongoing evaluations and monitoring to track achievement. We involve parents and classroom teachers in their students’ supplemental educational programs.
*Tu Puedes
We emphasize that “Children Can Learn”. Our instructors are state certified with many years of experience. Tutoring is aligned with Oklahoma’s Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS). We use interactive teaching to maximize learning. We will provide instruction on school site, in churches, or other public facilities.
TutoringOne
TutoringOne provides online mathematic and reading services in the student’s home at any time, 24 hours every day. The online assessment adapts to the student’s skills and responses to reduce student frustration while improving accuracy. An individualized lesson plan is developed based on a child’s responses and is delivered at his/her pace. The K-12 instruction should be used for one hour, twice a week for 25 hours for best results. Students work at their own pace, all students will receive services until July 30th.
The one-on-one video lessons are aligned to state standards and improve daily classroom instruction. The interactive lessons include high-interest materials, manipulatives, models, real-world problems, and age-appropriate games to address the various learning styles of students. If needed, computer/internet are provided per household.
United Tutoring Services
United Tutoring Services offers K-12 student-oriented supplemental educational services in Reading and Language Arts. We provide a positive and enjoyable environment that makes the tutoring an effective and rewarding experience for each student. Students’ learning needs are first assessed; then students, parents, and tutors decide on a tutoring schedule. Tutoring sessions are held after school and on weekends with the UTS office site and/or the students’ school sites being the preferred locations for the tutoring sessions. For eligible students who are unable to attend tutoring sessions after school (because they have jobs to go to and/or because of their participation in extracurricular activities taking place after school hours) we provide online Mathematics and Reading services in the students’ home 24 hours a day.
Individualized lesson plans are used to meet the specific needs of each individual student, and these needs are determined via pre-instruction testing and evaluation. Progress reports are sent to parents once a month. Tutoring is held in small groups of eight students or less. We believe in teaching by seeing, hearing, saying, and writing and we use visual demonstrations and memorization as part of our “back to basics” learning program.