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1 Supplemental Educational (SES) Approved Provider List for Integrated Support for Learning (802)

2 Please note this SES Provider List is divided into two sections: Vermont Agency of Education 1. The first section of this document includes an introductory statement from each state approved SES Provider for the school year, followed by the provider s statement regarding their evidence of effectiveness. This is provided to assist parents in their initial search for a provider. 2. The second section is a chart that includes particulars around services each provider offers, such as LEAs served, where tutoring would occur, subjects, cost, etc. AABS (Academic Achievement Building Supports) Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union SES Program Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union will provide innovative online assessment and instruction to promote measurable academic success using research based tools and differentiated instruction. Student s actual needs will be identified by an online assessment and the instructions that they receive will be specifically geared to meet their individual needs. All instruction is specifically tied to the Common Core Standards and the Vermont Standards. Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: We used the Let s Go Learn Assessments and Curriculum this year during SES tutoring (through Tutoring One vendor) and our students made rapid and steady progress. An example of academic growth for a sixth grade student is an initial overall math grade level of grade 3.98 and a post assessment grade level of A second example is a third grade student whose word recognition knowledge initially was at the Grade level 1.83 and at post assessment was at Grade level Teachers and parents noted significant improvement as well in student academic performance. Academic Associates Instruction is delivered in the form of a well balanced literacy program in a one on one setting either at child s school or in office located in Williston, VT. Intervention will explicitly address multiple components of oral and written language learning in an integrated manner using the Orton Gillingham, Wilson, Read Naturally, and other research based programs. Lesson formats deliver components in an interrelated manner and are taught in parallel strands and include: phonological awareness, vocabulary development, reading comprehension skills and strategies, beginning and advanced decoding skills, spelling, reading fluency, handwriting, grammar, written composition, and strategies for learning. Effective approaches utilized are research based, explicit, systematic, multisensory, and cumulative. Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: Please visit for parent letters of support, success data, and more evidence of effectiveness. Pre and post assessment, daily progress monitoring (Read Naturally) used to guide curriculum and pacing. Only Orton Gillingham and other research based programs are used as curriculum. Supplemental Educational (SES) Approved List for

3 Achieving Excellence, LLC. Vermont Agency of Education Achieving Excellence is believes that students learn best in a supportive and nurturing environment, which models, values and provides meaningful academic experiences. Our instructional content promotes problem solving, reasoning, communication, making connections, and analyzing representations. Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: Achieving Excellence has exemplified a strong track record of increasing academic achievement and performance. Our curriculum is based on research based principles promoted by the National Reading Panel, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and the Standards for the English Language Arts. Our instructional program uses research based instructional strategies, is studentcentered, and places heavy emphasis on hands on learning and understanding. All 4 One Extension SES Program All 4 One Extension SES tutoring will take place before/after school and during the summer for eligible children at their school by certified teachers. Students receiving SES tutoring may have their tutoring incorporated into the All 4 One before and afterschool programs, so they will receive breakfast or supper and attends other enrichment activities outside of SES. Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: Progress monitoring data from SES sessions, NECAP and other local data assessments as well as after school program data and survey data. ANWSU Advance ANWSU Advance program will only be available to families who have children attending ANWSU schools. Parents will be notified about the program through a letter mailed home, school newsletter articles and a posting on the school website. The Coordinator will be available to meet one on one with families to discuss the best fit for students eligible for services, including those from other providers. ANWSU Advance will provide individual and small group tutoring to any elementary aged student who is eligible for free or reduced lunch. ANWSU Advance tutorial services will be provided at Vergennes Union Elementary School (VUES) and Vergennes Union High School (VUHS). Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: Our HQT tutors are skillful diagnosticians in both reading and math. They currently work in an RTI model, and use formative assessment to monitor progress. NECAP data over 7 years indicates that individual students make significant progress in reading and steady progress in math. Supplemental Educational (SES) Approved List for

4 Arrowhead Tutors, Inc. Vermont Agency of Education Arrowhead Tutors offers a complete learning experience in Mathematics or Reading/Language Arts for grades K 12. Our highly qualified staff assists students with their unique educational needs in small group or one on one tutoring sessions. are offered in convenient locations, such as the student s school or a public library. Students completing our program show an average gain of 16% across all grade levels and an average grade equivalency improvement of 5.4 months. Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: Arrowhead Tutors has served approximately 170 SES students in the state of Illinois. Using post assessment as a measure of program effectiveness, Arrowhead s SES students achieve on average a 16% gain across all grade levels and an average grade equivalency improvement of 5.4 months. Aspire Learning Proven success improving student learning in reading and math. Developed by certified teacher. Individualized and Customized to your Childs specific needs and abilities. (1 to1, Small Group and Online) Offer unlimited tutoring via our online tutor, for the entire school year for all students who enroll even if you pick one to one, small group or online. In addition, if you select online we provide computer internet or computer or handheld electronic device to access online program if you do not have a computer or don t have the internet. Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: All of Aspire s students who completed the tutoring increase their reading or math levels on average by more than 12 levels and scored Mastery of % on the post test. Believe to Achieve A Believe to Achieve program will provide explicit and targeted small group or individual instruction in reading and/or math in grades K 12. We are able to offer instructional services that are customized to the specific needs of the students in each grade level. Our curriculum is high quality, research based and aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS). will take place at school sites, or student s homes based on parent request. Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: Believe to Achieve Educational, LLC has provided tutorial services to over 1,000 students in grades K 12. Over 90% demonstrated academic gains after completing our program. Our student s academic gains were further substantiated by data from student end of the year report cards. 90% of our students increased at least 2 letter grades. Caledonia Central SU SES The Caledonia Central Supervisory Union offers Supplemental Educational to students within our district. Our instruction and assessments are aligned with the Common Core State Standards. We offer explicit intervention in both literacy and mathematics to students in Supplemental Educational (SES) Approved List for

5 grades K 8. We work in partnership with the student, classroom teacher, and parent to create a successful learning experience for each individual child. Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: The programs and practices utilized are a proven success. They are research based and have proven evidence of effectiveness. Corey Educational Learn and make gains while being fully engaged Corey Educational will provide high quality instruction in reading and/ math to students in Kindergarten through grade eighth. The teaching will be personalized to meet the needs of the student. Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: For the last three years, all students have met or shown growth in their individual goal areas as measured by reading and math pre and post assessments. The notes and s from parents and teachers are further testaments to the individual student gains in academics as well as confidence. Education Futures Corp. Education Futures Corp. (EFC) offers free reading or math tutoring to students in grades K 8, including students with disabilities and English Language Learners. Tutoring takes place in person and we provide each student with at least 30 hours of tutoring in reading or math. We tutor students individually (1:1) or in small groups, with no more than 8 students per tutor. EFC has a strong history of helping students improve their academic performance in reading and math. In , our reading students had an average growth of 16.46% and our math students had an average growth of 18.46%. Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: During the school year, 976 reading students and 891 math students completed a pre test, 30 hours of tutoring and a post test. Our reading students showed weighted average growth of 20.37% and our math students showed weighted average growth of 9.76%. During the school year, 1,562 reading students and 1,531 math students completed a pre test, 30 hours of tutoring and a post test. Our reading students showed weighted average growth of 16.46% and our math students showed weighted average growth of 18.45%. FCSU SES Tutoring Program The FCSU SES Tutoring Program provides after school instruction and instruction over the summer in math and reading for K 8 students. Research based targeted instruction is selected to support individual student goals. Students work individually as needed or in a small group, led by a certified teacher, literacy or math specialist or special educator. This small group instruction allows both individual targeted instruction and peer to peer learning. Supplemental Educational (SES) Approved List for

6 Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: For the last three years, all students have demonstrated growth in their individual goal areas. At the completion of the 2014 tutoring session, 95% of the students receiving Reading Instruction made gains in their academic performance as measured by Fountas and Pinell Comprehension measures. 97% of the students receiving Math instruction made gains in their academic performance as measured by Computational Fluency, Concept Assessments and PNOA. Most of those not demonstrating gains were affected by lack of attendance. King Street Center In the academic year, King Street Center will once again offer supplemental educational services to students whose families seek an intense tutoring experience. In the fall of 2014, SES students will meet at the king Street Center in small groups of no more than 4 students for hourlong tutoring sessions, 3 times per week or for 1.5 hour long tutoring sessions twice a week. Tutors will be required to hold teaching certification or (in the case of retired teachers) to have significant experience in the Burlington School District or be in the process of earning a teaching certificate. The focus of study will be on improving reading comprehension and improving math skills. Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: We will monitor the effectiveness of our program through tutor and tutee surveys, through tutee grades from school, and through skill testing via the istation and Kahn Academy programs. Knowledge Island, Inc. Knowledge Island provides free, computer based tutoring in Reading/Language Arts for students in grades K 12. Our curriculum, Study Island, has been proven to raise students test scores. Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: During the school year, 221 students completed both the pre test and post test, resulting in a retention rate of 78.92%. These students demonstrated an average gain of points from pre to post test. LEAPS Supplemental Education Program (FNESU) LEAPS SES tutoring will take place before school, after school, and during the summer for eligible children at their school be certified teachers in most cases from their school. Students receiving SES tutoring may have their tutoring incorporated into the LEAPS afterschool programs, if so desired, where they will receive snack and attend other enrichment activities. Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: 1) Progress monitoring data from SES sessions, NECAP, SBAC and other local data, 2) After School Program data and 3) Survey data. LITERACY FOR LIFE I have been teaching for over 20 years. For the past eleven years, I have worked with students with specific learning disabilities. I use a variety of reading programs that are researched based. Direct, explicit, and sequentially taught to children according to their individual needs. By building strong relationships with my students I earn their trust and as a result we partner together in their learning. Supplemental Educational (SES) Approved List for

7 Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: I have been teaching for 20+ years. The past 11 years have been teaching children with learning disabilities. Every child who has the cognitive ability to learn has made significant progress in reading, spelling, and writing. This was documented through formal and informal assessment measures. Most rewarding for me is when a parent says to me, I caught my child in his/her room reading, that has never happened before. One on One Learning One on One Learning provides parents with the choice of individual or small group tutoring in Reading/English Language Arts and/or Mathematics. Tutoring can be held in home, at the school site, or at off site locations with tutoring schedules that are flexible and can take place weekdays or during the weekend. Students are pretested and individual skill gaps are identified. Intervention is prescribed according to students strengths and weaknesses. Our staff is comprised of experienced tutors with valid Vermont teaching certificates. Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: Students completing our program increase by an average of 26% from pretest to posttest. We have successfully implemented programs for the past 10 years in multiple states. One World Consulting, Inc. /Tutoring that Makes Sense We provide individualized tutoring based on goals that are determined in conjunction with the school that your child attends. We work with parents and the school as a team to ensure high quality instruction that supports your child s needs and builds on their strengths. Our overall goal is to improve self esteem and self confidence so that learning will be more meaningful and success can be achieved. Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: We use a variety of measures to determine progress including formal and informal assessment. We rely on daily noting of progress in anecdotal records as well as surveys, Concepts About Print Test, Miscue Analysis, worksheets, math activities and math quizzes. We receive feedback from parents both verbally and in writing, and we see improvement in student grades. Options In Learning, LLC Options in Learning provides 1:1 tutorials that work best for individual families. We pride ourselves in our ability to match a tutor s personality and skills with a student s needs so that tutorials are enjoyable and effective in improving student grades and building skills and confidence. We work closely with teachers and other support staff so that we are working on precisely those goals that will support the student to be successful in the classroom. Options In Learning tutors write detailed summaries of each tutorial session and share those with involved parties on a weekly basis to establish a communication loop that supports a student s changing needs. Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: Parent and teacher reports of students meeting academic goals, improving grades, increasing independence and self confidence. A huge percentage of students served by O.I.L. request service from our tutors year after year. A large percentage of families Supplemental Educational (SES) Approved List for

8 who have had successful experience with one child, then request services through O.I.L. for siblings. Teachers, who have had students in our programs, invariably send more and more students our way. Professional Tutors of America, Inc. Professional Tutors of America has been a leading provider of ONE TO ONE tutoring across the U.S. for 31 years. Our highly qualified teachers and tutors go TO THE HOME of the student, and our tutors always work on a ONE TO ONE basis with the student. Our tutors are available afterschool, evenings, and weekends, and we serve students in ALL grade levels and in ALL subjects. Our adaptive assessment tool identifies each student s unique needs, and out tutoring program focuses on mastering the necessary skills. For maximum results and increased student motivation and self confidence. Professional Tutors of America is your number one provider. Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: Professional Tutors of America has 11 years of experience as an SES provider, and 31 years of experience providing one to one tutoring. Our company has built the necessary staffing, fiscal, equipment and facility resources over these many years of successful educational business practice. We take pride in delivering quality instruction on a one to one basis to our students using research based curriculum, and upholding a high level of standards with our teaching staff. Shader Croft School Shader Croft School provides literacy instruction in word knowledge, reading fluency and comprehension and written and oral expression. Our instructional model is student centered, experiential, community based with an integrated curriculum. We also provide mathematics instruction that is student centered and hands on. Instruction focuses on the mastery of basic skills and development of a solid understanding of mathematical concepts and mathematical thinking. We provide both a summer and a school year program. Our educators are exceptional. Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: The results of a survey of students, their parents and their teachers indicate that for every student served, in the opinion of all respondents, slight to moderate growth in five literacy areas and four personal development areas was achieved. Our students experienced an average gain of more than two points on the NECAP exam from one year to the next. Written comments from students, teachers and parents indicate overwhelming satisfaction with the program. Stern Center for Language and Learning The Stern Center provides SES instruction in reading fluency, reading comprehension, math operations, and problem solving. Using informal assessment data and consultations with the parent and teacher, we develop individualized instruction for each student. Our instructors are highly trained and have extensive experience working with students who have learning disabilities, dyslexia, language disorders, autism, attention deficit disorders, and learning style differences. Supplemental Educational (SES) Approved List for

9 Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: Stern Center professionals, in collaboration with student, teachers, and parents, do pre and post assessment, weekly progress monitoring (AIMSweb) and use this data for determining curriculum/intervention efficacy and overall program fidelity. Sunglow Literacy Consulting Sunglow Literacy Consulting provides individualized instruction that is sequential, explicit, and multi sensory in the areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, cursive writing, reading comprehension, fluency, spelling, and math. We travel to schools and can provide instruction in schools at the end of the school day. Evidence of Effectiveness: Parent and student letters support the effectiveness of the work done through Sunglow Literacy Consulting. Sunglow uses Orton Gillingham and scientifically research based programs such as Project Read and Wilson which have been proven to be effective as evidenced through the Federal Department of Education. Sylvan Learning Center So. Burlington Sylvan is a national organization which provides a program that focuses on meeting students where they are, and helping them achieve mastery in the areas of math and reading. The staff works hard to keep students motivated and to enjoy the learning process. All instructors are licensed teachers who are currently working in a variety of positions in Vermont schools. They bring a wealth of experience to Sylvan students. Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: In the Most recent six month time period (10/01/ /30/2014), the average Grade Level Ability improvement for Math as measured by the STAR/Math was 1.18 grade levels. The average Grade Level Ability improvement for Reading as measured by the STAR/Reading was grade levels. Overall, 86.5% of students achieved targeted growth. The Afterschool Connection SES Tutoring The Afterschool Connection SES Tutoring is conveniently held within all five of the local public elementary schools. The program has eleven years of experience offering academic and enrichment support during out of school times, including the summer. SES tutoring will take place before school, after school, and during the summer for eligible children at their school and instructed by highly quality teachers and paraeducators, in most cases, from their own school as well as others who are currently enrolled in a matriculated collegiate education program. Students receiving SES tutoring may have their tutoring incorporated into the Afterschool Connection program where they will receive snack and attend additional enrichment activities. The Tutorial Center, Inc. We have centers in Bennington, Manchester, and Danby. The Tutorial Center has been successfully tutoring Vermont children since 1971! We specialize in one to one tutoring that pairs your child with a skilled tutor who is carefully matched to your child s individual needs. Tutoring Supplemental Educational (SES) Approved List for

10 sessions can be conveniently scheduled after school and on weekends (distance tutoring is possible). The Tutorial Center will work with the child s teacher to make sure our tutoring supports and strengthens your child s classroom learning. Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: Over 90% of students achieve their tutoring Goal; 100% of parents responding to a survey reported the student improved school grades or school success. Tutorial Tutorial is a web based/online, individual, tutoring program. We provide a laptop computer for the students to use in home for their tutoring needs. The program specializes in Math, Language Arts, Reading, and Science for grades K 12. Our tutoring program is accessible 24/7, 7 days a week. Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: When using our program, our students average at least an 8% increase in language arts and/or from pre to post test scores. TutoringOne TutoringOne is a highly effective individualized 24/7 online K 12 mathematics and reading/language Arts service. Eighty six percent of students improved with the self paced program that consists of interactive lessons and daily support videos. The support team members are college graduates or teachers. High quality audio and multi media videos provide step by step instructions and motivation; perfect for special needs students and English learners. Provider s Statement of Effectiveness: 85% of the students completing the program show progress. Students average 3 6 months of growth in both subjects. Students with disabilities and English learners show significant growth. Of the twenty three goals that were set for Vermont students this year, only two of the goals were not met and it was due to student attendance. Supplemental Educational (SES) Approved List for

11 Vermont s Approved Providers of Supplemental Education for School Year Name of Provider LEAs Served Location of Certification Cost to School Per Pupil Grade Level/ Subject Area Are Able to Provide for SWD/English Language Learners Contact Information AABS (Academic Achievement Building Supports) Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union SES Program Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union only School sites at State Street School and Weathersfield Elementary School Instructors will be licensed teachers with technology/ reading/math expertise. $30 per hour Per student Grades 1-6 Yes-students w/ Janice McGuire (SES Coordinator) Ext. 256 or 389 or jmcguire@wsesu.net Academic Associates All LEAs in Vermont Williston office or child s school Orton-Gillingham certified, M.Ed. Vermont certification $80 per hour K-12 Michael G. Ricca, M.Ed nowicanread@gmail.com Achieving Excellence Grand Isle, Franklin, Lamoille, Chittenden, Washington, Orange, Addison, Rutland School, inhome or Public Library Certified Teachers Paraprofessionals with Bachelor s or Master s Degree Degreed Professionals $70 per hour K-8 Reading and Math Yes - Students with Disabilities No - ELL Sharese Williams achievingexcellence2@gmail.c om All-4-One Extension SES Program Springfield School District Park Street School BA/BS Education or Special Education or VT Educators License $100 per hour K-5 Reading Tami Stagner tstagner@ssdvt.org Supplemental Educational (SES) Approved List for

12 Name of Provider ANWSU Advance Arrowhead Tutors, Inc. ASPIRE LEARNING Believe to Achieve Caledonia Central SU SES LEAs Served ANWSU All LEAs All LEAS All LEAs will be served Caledonia Central Supervisory Union Location of Vergennes Union Elementary School, Vergennes Union High School School, library, places of religious worship, & community centers Parents choice: In home School Community center Library On-line School site; At home At schools in: Barnet, Peacham, Danville, Walden Certification Tutors are HQT Minimum associates degree or equivalent and formal training in instruction of Reading/Language Arts ematics with experience in an educational setting Must pass Aspires highly qualified teachers assessment. Certified teachers with Masters, PhD, College and Associates Degree Certified Teachers or Associates Degree Licensed Teachers Supplemental Educational (SES) Approved List for Vermont Agency of Education Cost to School Per Pupil $35 per hour $100 per hour per student *Please see below $70/hr. per pupil $40 per hour per pupil Grade Level/ Subject Area Grades K-12 Reading and Math K-12 Reading Math K-8 Reading Are Able to Provide for SWD/English Language Learners disabilities And ELL in Spanish and Arabic disabilities And ELL Students with Disabilities; ELL Spanish, Haitian Creole, Nepali Yes - Students with Disabilities Contact Information Margo Grace mgrace@anwsu.org Jill Strube jstrube@anwsu.org Maida Sauseda manager@ahtutors.com Susann McCarthy AspireFreeTutor@gmail.com Damian Harvey 855-TO-ACHIEVE Damian.Harvey@AchieveEduc ation.net Jodie Elliott Jodie.elliott@ccsuonline.org 11

13 Name of Provider Corey Educational Education Futures Corp. FCSU SES Tutoring Program King Street Center Knowledge Island, Inc. LEAPS Supplement al Education Program LEAs Served Essex- Caledonia SU, Caledonia Central SU, Lyndon Town School All LEAs will be served St. Albans City School and Fairfield Center School Burlington School District Location of Schools, daycares, libraries Schools, student homes, places of worship, libraries, and community centers St. Albans City School and Fairfield Center School King Street Center Certification VT Licensed Teacher Bachelor s degree and state-teaching certificate and at least one year experience teaching or tutoring Certified teachers; special educators Bachelor s Degree with teaching license or license in process All LEAs Online Bachelors & Masters degree Vermont Teacher certification Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union Elementary schools in: Bakersfield, Berkshire, Enosburg, Montgomery, Richford VT Educator s License Vermont Agency of Education Cost to School Per Pupil $75 per hour $60 maximum and a minimum of 30 hours of tutoring $50.00 per hour per student $65 per hour $74 per hour $100 per hour per student Grade Level/ Subject Area K-8 Reading K-8 Reading K 8 Reading Math Grades 3-12 Reading and Math K-8: Bakersfield, Berkshire & Montgomery K-5: Enosburg; K-6: Richford Are Able to Provide for SWD/English Language Learners services in English *Please see below Students with Disabilities; ELL with tutoring conducted in English (Mai-Mai, Somali) (Spanish, Arabic, Nepali & Indian) services in English Contact Information Barbara Corey becorey@ymail.com Karlton L. Roberts Efc2@educationfuturescorp.co m Stefanie Blouin X19 sblouin@fcsuvt.org Peggy Curtis preschool@kingstreetcenter.o rg Sunita Pathak knowledgeislandses@gmail.co m Maria Gleason X22 mgleason@fnesu.net Supplemental Educational (SES) Approved List for

14 Name of Provider LITERACY FOR LIFE One on One Learning One World Consulting, Inc. Tutoring that Makes Sense Options In Learning, LLC Professional Tutors of America, Inc. Shader Croft School LEAs Served WSESU Location of 436 Abbott Road, Brattleboro, VT Certification Wilson certified reading instructor All LEAs Statewide Completion of 60 college credits Rutland City; Rutland Northeast; Rutland Southeast; Addison- Rutland *SU/SD: Please see below All LEAs All LEAs 20 Jackson Ave., 2nd floor, Rutland, VT Student s home; schools; libraries, other appropriate venues Student s home or public library Student s school or home Doctorate or Masters degrees. Certification or prior certification in Reading Education, Elementary Education, and/or Special Education Almost all O.I.L. tutors have Bachelor s and Master s degrees along with other degrees and education related certification. Certified Teachers, Degree Professionals (minimum of Bachelor degree) Minimum of 60 credit hours & in an education degree program Vermont Agency of Education Cost to School Per Pupil $60 per hour $70 per hour $75 per hour *Please see below $68 per hour $60 per hour Grade Level/ Subject Area Are Able to Provide for SWD/English Language Learners K-8 Reading (if they speak English) K-7 in Reading and Math 8-12 in Literacy Grades 5-10 Reading and Math (Spanish) Students with Disabilities (learning disabilities, autism spectrum, gifted children, and behavioral needs (not Handicapped Accessible) Students with Disabilities; English Language Learners (Spanish, Hmong) Students with Disabilities Contact Information Wendy Lee Lynde lyndewendy@gmail.com Marcel Monnar mmonnar@oneononelearning. com Dr. Alis Headlam headlam@aol.com Laura Berkowitz options@myfairpoint.net Robert Harraka, CEO TEACH US Robert@professionaltutors.com Stephen Hyde stephenrhyde@yahoo.com Supplemental Educational (SES) Approved List for

15 Name of Provider Stern Center for Language & Learning Sunglow Literacy Consulting Sylvan Learning The Afterschool Connection SES Tutoring LEAs Served *Please see below *Please see below All LEAs Lamoille North Supervisory Union Location of Stern Center campuses in Williston or West Lebanon, NH or at school site Schools, on site 150 Dorset Street Suite 250, So. Burlington/ Schools, Community Centers/ Online Elementary schools in: Cambridge, Eden, Hyde Park, Johnson, Waterville Certification BS, BA, MA, MS, M.Ed.; eligible for Vermont certification in Literacy, Math, Special Education Orton-Gillingham Certified, Fellow ALTA certified; B.A., M.Ed., PhD Instructors must possess a bachelor s degree and a teaching certificate Highly qualified teachers, paraeducators or college students Vermont Agency of Education Cost to School Per Pupil *Please see below $75 per hour $55 per hour Up to $100 per hour per student Grade Level/ Subject Area K-6 Reading Are Able to Provide for SWD/English Language Learners Students with Disabilities; English Language Learners (If have some English language skills), Spanish, French Yes, Students with Disabilities and ELL Yes, Students with Disabilities and ELL in English Contact Information Michelle Szabo mszabo@sterncenter.org Jan Ellis-Clements janellisclem@comcast.net Scott Rancourt Sylvan4601@yahoo.com Teresa Bedell tbedell@lnsu.org Supplemental Educational (SES) Approved List for

16 Name of Provider LEAs Served Location of Certification Cost to School Per Pupil Grade Level/ Subject Area Are Able to Provide for SWD/English Language Learners Contact Information The Tutorial Center, Inc. *Please see below The Tutorial Center learning centers in Bennington, Manchester, and Danby; school sites; distance tutoring Currently or previously certified teachers; college instructors; experienced private school teachers $45 per hour for individual student, $30 per hour per student in small group Yes, Students with Disabilities and ELL (Spanish, French others by demand) Jack Glade Tutorial All LEAs Online, at student s home Minimum Bachelor s Degree $130 per hour per student Yes, students with (online tutoring in Spanish, Vietnamese, Haitian/Creole, Hmong, Mandarin, Russian, Arabic, Korean, Japanese, and Portuguese. Phone based tutoring in Spanish and Dutch) Jeannie Schultz jschultz@tutorialservices.org Tutoring One All LEAs Online in the student s home College Degrees, BA/BS, MA/MS, CA teaching credentials $65 per hour Yes, students with (Spanish support to parents but student instruction is in English) Gail Mathews ext. 804 Gail.mathews@tutoringone.co m Supplemental Educational (SES) Approved List for

17 *Aspire Learning: All Aspire programs include unlimited online tutoring for the entire school year which then can be combined with any of the following services/programs: 1 to 1 Private tutoring ($100) Small group (3 or more students $80 each) Online $150 Aspire will provide student with necessary tools if they do not have them the internet, computer or electronic device smart phone to access learning. For all programs students can utilize unlimited online tutoring program for the entire school year provided student completes Aspire program student then may continue to assess online tutoring for the remainder of the school year. Assessments $200 *Education Futures Corp. We can reliably provide Spanish/English bilingual tutors. We assess native language needs during the initial orientation and are typically able to provide ELL with a Tutor who speaks their native language; failing that, we provide a translator on site to assist during tutoring sessions. We hire bilingual staff as needed, and can communicate with parents/guardians in their native language. * Options In Learning, LLC: SU/SD served: Battenkill Valley, Rutland City, Weathersfield, Windham Central, Windham Northeast, Windham Southeast, and Windham Southwest. We will attempt to fulfill tutoring requests from any other Vermont school district. * Options In Learning, LLC. Cost: In order to serve students throughout most of the school year, in districts with lower per pupil allocations, we have maintained a rate of $55/hour. It may be necessary to increase this at some point. * Stern Center for Language & Learning, SU/SD served: Burlington, Milton, Chittenden South, Chittenden Central, Chittenden East, Hartford, St. Albans, Winooski, Washington West, South Burlington, Johnson, Morrisville, Windsor, Springfield, BFA Fairfax, Georgia, Cambridge, Starksboro, Addison, Grand Isle * Stern Center for Language & Learning, Costs: At Williston/West Lebanon campuses: $87/ hr/individual; $75/hr/individual in a group. At school sites: $110 /hr. per individual; $75/hr/individual in a group. * Sunglow Literacy Consulting, SU/SD served: Burlington; Barre; Washington West; Washington Central; Washington South; Winooski; Milton Town ; Lamoille North; Lamoille South ; Franklin Ctrl.; Franklin NW ; Chittenden South; Chittenden East; Chittenden Central; S. Burlington; Colchester; Addison Northeast; Addison Northwest The Tutorial Center, Inc., SU/SD served: Southwest Vermont, Battenkill Valley, Bennington Rutland, Addison Rutland, Rutland South, Rutland City, Rutland Central Rutland Southwest, Rutland Northeast, Windham Central, Windham Southeast, Windham Southwest, Windsor Central, and Windsor Southeast Supplemental Educational (SES) Approved List for

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