SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INFORMATION AND APPLICATION 2012-2013 SES PROVIDER INFORMATION PROVISO TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOLS 8601 Roosevelt Road Forest Park, IL 60130 www.pths209.org The following agencies have indicated willingness to provide supplemental educational services to students at Proviso East and Proviso West who qualify for free and reduced lunch. ACHIEVE HIGH POINTS Achieve High Points is a self-paced online math tutoring program for grades 3 12 students. Helps retain classroom learning. No transportation required. Students attend sessions 24/7 from home. Students with internet are provided a device to access tutoring. Students have improved math grade from F & D to A & B in just 30 Hrs tutoring. Jan Slough Senior Assistant SES Administrator Achieve HighPoints (by Datamatics, Inc.) Corp Office: 4375 Rivergreen Parkway, Ste. 200 Duluth, GA 30096 Phone: 770-623-6969 Ext. 257 Fax: 770-232-9463 j.slough@achieveses.com ATS ATS Project Success offers students in grades k-12 tutorial services in reading and mathematics. We offer services online with one of our pre-programmed computers and dial-up Internet services at no cost to parents. Students work from the comfort and safety of their own home, and families choose a schedule that meets their needs. Students in grades K-8 use SuccessMaker by Pearson Digital Learning, and students in grades 9-12 use our Odyssey software by CompassLearning. Once the student begins our program, he/she is assessed by our software to determine the student s functioning instructional level. The math portion of the test generally takes approximately 1 ½ hours to complete and the reading portion takes approximately ½ hour to complete. By determining the student s instructional level with the assessment, we can set and adjust the curriculum to provide activities at the appropriate level. We initially assign the student to a specific course for each subject. Renee Weaver-Wright ATS Project Success 20674 Hall Road Clinton Township, MI 48038 Phone: 800-297-2119 ext. 223 Fax: 586-465-9481 jamied@atsprojectsuccessworks.com
Babbage Net School Babbage Net School leverages the power of a personal computer paired with a self-paced program to provide the highest quality tutoring available! In addition to receiving a pre-installed customized laptop computer, each student is supported by accredited tutors from the National Tutoring Association (NTA) and our Homework Help Hotline. Our program is completely independent and requires no internet access. Our customized tutoring program allows Babbage Net School to cater to each specific, individual student requirement. When a student is enrolled in Babbage Net School SES Program they are given a preassessment test to identify their areas of greatest need. Based upon the results of the testing, a customized curriculum is created and installed on a laptop computer provided to the student. The student can then go through each of the lessons at their own pace and taking the assessments at the end of each instructional unit, until they attain grade level proficiency. There is no set time a student must remain at the computer. Melissa Melendez Office Assistant Babbage Net School/Brilliance Academy Phone: 847-972-2920 Toll Free: 877-959-7464 melissam@brillianceacademy.net EMPOWERMENT LEARNING SERVICES, LLC Empowerment Learning Services, LLC (ELS) provides researched-based instruction which is aligned with the state standards and benchmarks. Certified teachers and/or highly trained tutors deliver a comprehensive program designed to increase student achievement for students in grades k-12. Services are provided before school, on Saturdays and during the summer. Classes are held twice a week in two hours sessions or three hours on Saturday. Students are tutored in small group, direct instruction with a student/teacher ratio of 8:1 Each student will receive 30 hours on online lessons that are taught face to face. All tutoring sessions are held at on site school locations. ELS provides service for regular education, special education, and ELL students. Sue Goodman Empowerment Learning Services, LLC 6360 East Sahara Ave. Ste. 1104 Las Vegas NV 89142 Phone: 702-338-4357 elstutoring@embargmail.com LEARN IT SYSTEMS Learn It provides a program that is designed to meet the individual needs of the students we serve. Learn It s instructional programs and implementation strategies are research-based and through both the curricula and instructor training, we ensure the programs include instructional strategies that assist in improving achievement of all students including underachieving students. Our online program is offered in small groups which average 3-5 students per instructor and never exceeds 6 students per instructor. Learn It measures program s effectiveness by measuring gains on our pre-and post test that students take at the beginning and end of the program. We request feeback on how we can improve our program and ask questions on customer satisfaction. Each student will be offered at least 30 hours of instruction in
reading or math. Learn It Systems offers flexible scheduling, which includes before school, and after school, on weekends, and over the summer. Trisha Irvin Area Manager Learn It Systems Cell: 773-678-4670 Fax: 877-481-8033 www.learnsystems.com SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER/ALL STUDENT S SUCCEED Sylvan Learning/KCI Enterprises offers small group instruction to meet individual student needs. The Sylvan Learning programs start with criteria-and norm-referenced assessments to identify each student's specific learning needs. Sylvan Learning/KCI Enterprises uses these results to create an individualized learning plan to guide each student's reading and/or math instruction. All text books and materials are provided. On-going communication with school and parents. All tutors are provided training before tutoring starts. Sylvan Learning/KCI Enterprises also provides a Motivational Program to maximize student participation. Sylvan Learning programs are tied to Illinois State and District Standards. Kim Cantor Sylvan Learning/KCI Enterprises 8012 Bonhomme Ave. Ste. 100 St. Louis MO 63105 1:1 Online Tutoring Services Tutoring by 1:1 Online Tutoring Services is done on the online platform. For those students who do not have a laptop or access to the Internet we provide them with the same free of cost; the student's work is done on the computer so the student is not required to bring any material. Our virtual classroom has a whiteboard which has a set of teaching tools to teach students synchronously over the Internet. It is used to promote communication, collaboration and understanding among students. The main features of our tutoring program include: One-to-One instruction, live-tutoring, use of state-aligned curriculum, flexibility, high quality researched material, experienced tutors, continuous monitoring of student s progress and involvement of teachers and parents at each step of the student s development. Typically our classes are conducted 2 to 3 times a week with each class being of 60 to 90 minutes duration. Services would be provided before and after school, weekends and during summer. We provide a minimum of 30 hours of tutoring per subject to each student, in any one of the subjects i.e. Reading, Math or Science. Our services will be offered before/after school, weekends and summer. Afreen Summiya 1:1 Online Tutoring Services 9946 Owensmouth Ave. Ste. 1 Chatsworth CA 91311 Toll Free- 866-99-CLASS Fax: 888-661-2990 myeduchamp@gmail.com
24/7 Online Education 24/7 Online Education provides students with the interactive web-based software Compass Learning Odyssey (CLO) from CompassLearning.com. Odyssey s curriculum is aligned with Illinois learning Standards. Various research and data have been collected by Compass Learning Odyssey since 2004 with K-12 students in Reading, Math and Science. The Average student improvement showed an improvement in 2 grade level equivalents after using compass learning. For LEP students, while our materials are in English, we offer translators Spanish to assist students. We may be able to help Hmong speaking students. Students can choose one of the subjects for tutoring. We provide laptop and internet connection free of cost to every student thus student can take tutoring sessions from the comfort of their home. So no transportation is required. We can serve all school districts in Illinois. Pritika Janweja 24 / 7 Online Education PO Box 10431 Canoga Park CA 91309 Facsimile: 888-661-2990 educateonline247@gmail.com CHI TUTORSZ Chik Tutorsz combines the proven effectiveness of face-to-face instruction with the innovation of online learning. All students have access to our math, reading, and science curriculum. For online students, we give each student a wireless computer and we reimburse your internet expense up to $50 per student if your child completes their assignments at home. For onsite students, our highly qualified instructors will guide each student through learning material in Mathematics, Science or English Language Arts/Reading. Once the student completes the required hours and post test, they will receive a wireless computer that they can keep. Research studies have demonstrated the many benefits of one-on-one tutoring. Students receive the individualized attention necessary for educational success as well as encouragement to develop academic confidence. With a laptop as a learning supplement, students are given the opportunity to acquire the necessary computer skills as well in order to stay technologically on track. Tandy Green CEO Chicago Kids TEK, Inc. d.b.a. Chi Tutorsz Office: 708-957-5412 Main: 630-418-1601 Fax: 866-218-1298 info@chitutorsz.com Educational Consultants, Inc. Educational Consultants, Inc. (ECI) welcomes the opportunity to provide on-site SES for Proviso Township High School District 209 in academic year 2012-2013. ECI offers a 40-hour, ten week program to students in Math, Reading, Science and English in grades Kindergarten through High School. In addition we offer a six week, 81-hour summer program. We look to hire teachers and paraprofessionals from your school to blend with the teachers and paraprofessionals currently employed by ECI, to offer small group (1:10 teacher/student ratio) instructional assistance to students. ECI focuses on those students who are in the general education population and English proficient. However, we are prepared to
provide informational handouts to both English and Spanish speaking parents. We do not provide transportation. Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions or if the need arises as we await your next steps. Dr. Eleanor Byrd Educational Consultants, Inc. (ECI) 912 Donnington Drive Matteson, IL 60443 708-913-3222 eleanorbyrd@sbcglobal.net THE HOMEWORK MASTERY (HMC) The Homework Mastery uses computer assessments to identify students strengths and weakness. This leads to a learning plan which allows for personalized practice and differentiated instruction. During the tutoring and at the end of tutoring these assessments identify trends, determine the effectiveness of the curriculum, and make certain that critical goals are being met. We provide a minimum of thirty hours per subject of tutoring in reading and/or math. Parents will decide which subject. We teach a maximum of eight students per instructor. We offer services before and after school, on weekends and during the summer. All materials are provided by the Homework Mastery Center. To accommodate IDEA students, we provide small group setting, extra response time, specialized equipment, and changes in physical setting. We also subdivide materials into smaller units for IDEA students. Rafael Onak 5940 W. Touhy Ste. 200 Niles, IL 60714 Phone: (877) 959-7464 Toll free Grade Cracker, LLC A state aligned curriculum, established Assessment Test, and researched instructional strategies have enabled Grade Cracker LLC to provide high quality, individualized and focused tutoring in a safe online environment. A computer/laptop/tablet PC with an internet connection is provided free of cost for low income students and those who do not already have one so that they are able to benefit from our online classes. We serve k-12 in English Reading, Math & Science. Jack Wilson GradeCracker LLC 2885 Sanford Ave. SW #20508 Grandville, MI 49418 Fax: 425-696-0254 gradecracker@gmail.com Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Club Z! offers small group tutorial sessions up to 5 students per instructor at the school or public locations. Sessions are instructed by highly qualified certified teachers or degreed professionals. Club Z!
provides services in both reading and mathematics to all students K-12 including students with disabilities and English Language Learners. Students who complete Club Z! Supplemental educational services show an average of a year s worth of growth, so start your child on the road to academic success by joining the Club Z! club today! Club Z Tutoring Services is an approved SES provider in over 15 states and has been providing Supplemental Educational Services for more than 6 years under NCLB. Club Z! has successfully served Title I students in large urban areas. John Fahey Club Z! Supplemental Educational Services 5 E. College Dr. # 120 Arlington Heights, IL 60004 Phone: 77-414-3758 johnfahey@clubztutoring.com GRADE PLUS TUTORS Our program design includes carefully constructed and sequenced lesson plans, Individualized direct one to one instruction and problem based learning for students in grade K to grade 12 in English Reading, Math & Science. Our lessons are conducted online at the student s home under the supervision of parents/guardians. We provide 24X7 technical support for any technology related issue. For those students, who do not have computer & Internet connection, we provide the same free of cost. Ashish Agarwal Grade Plus Tutors 8721 Santa Monica Blvd. # 1445 West Hollywood, CA 90069-4507 Phone: 800-970-1796 gradeplustutors@gmail.com Growing Scholars Educational Center, LLC Growing Scholars Educational Center, LLC (GSEC) provides researched-based instruction that is aligned with the state standards and benchmarks of Illinois. Certified teachers and/or highly trained tutors deliver a comprehensive program designed to increase student achievement. Supplemental Services are provided before and after school during the school year, Saturdays when needed, and during the summer. Each student will receive approximately 30 hours of tutoring in reading and math. Classes are held twice a week in two hour sessions in small groups of 1:5 (teacher/student ratio). Summer hours are up to four hours per session for 4 to 5 days per week. All tutoring sessions are held in safe, clean and convient locations either on site or off site. GSEC provide services for regular education, special education, and ESL students. All instructional materials are provided and are available in Spanish. Anetrise Jones Growing Scholars Educational Center, LLC 6322 Old Collinsville Road Fairview Heights, IL 62208 618-628-4769 info@growingscholarscenter.com
LEAPS LEARNING Leaps Learning Services offers tutoring services in English Language Arts and Math. Our curriculum is tailored to emphasize these specific topics to meet student s individuals needs. We offer services after school. We are dedicated to your student s education. We offer small group instruction of 1-9 students per teacher. Eric Howard Leaps Learning 1482 Florence Court Upland, CA 91786 Phone: 562-303-7607 ses@leapses.com INNOVADIA LLC We provide individualized, one-on-one tutoring in a safe online environment. As our lessons are delivered over the Internet we provide a computer and Internet connection to the students free of cost, which they can keep till the tutoring finishes. Length of Session 90 minutes Frequency of sessions 3-4 sessions a week Grade Levels K -12 Subjects English Reading and Mathematics We can also provide tutoring in languages like Spanish. Our tutors are experienced (minimum of 3 years) in their subjects and ensure that high quality instructions trigger maximum students performance in minimum time. The parents & school district are provided with monthly progress reports, containing the learning activities completed in the month & success achieved. The analysis of our records of the past two years, reflect a substantial increase in the students' performances on State Tests as well as in classroom. Our survey of parent's satisfaction, which yielded 98% in the affirmative, has further boosted our faith in our program. After receiving the contact information of the students, the services will start within 1 month. The services will be completed with 2 3 months of starting date. Contact: Amit Agarwal Innovadia LLC Ph: 800-634-3803 Fax: 818-717-7458 Website: www.onlinesestutor.com Achievement Academy, LLC The Achievement Academy provides after school, weekend, and summer tutoring in Reading, Math, and ELA to K-12 th grade students in both English and Spanish languages. Each student receives 40 hours of tutoring. Tutoring is offered for two hours after school at local school sites three days a week, or at local community centers and/or libraries if school sites are not available. We also offer additional tutoring in select locations on Saturdays for 4 hours and during the summer. Students receive small groups tutoring (with a student to instructor rate of no more than 10:1). Kwame Asante
The Achievement Academy, LLC 1150 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 Fax: 225-214-7801 solariansept@gmail.com You may turn in your request for services at the fair: * * * * * * * * Proviso Township High Schools Attention: Dr. Leslie R Wilson Interim Assistant Superintendent Curriculum and Instruction 8601 W. Roosevelt Road Forest Park, Illinois 60130 We are providing you with some questions that you should consider as you make your decision regarding a provider. Please feel free to think of additional questions to ask. 1. What are your child s academic needs (language arts/reading and/or mathematics)? 2. What will the approach to instruction be? 3. Who are the teachers and/or tutors selected? 4. What will be the student-teacher ratio (class size)? 5. How much instructional time will be offered and when? 6. Can the provider service special needs students? 7. How will you monitor and report attendance? 8. What is expected of parents/guardians? 9. How will you coordinate services with my child s daily school program? 10. What kind of progress can I expect? * * * * * * * * HOW PARENTS CAN BE INVOLVED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR Parent support is essential to the district. Communicating with your child s teachers, making sure your child attends school regularly, helping with homework, monitoring social time and activities, volunteering/joining parent teacher associations, and participating in school decision-making are vital. Also, it is important to sign up for programs that will provide critical support for your child. One such program is our free and reduced lunch program. Please contact your school s social worker for eligibility guidelines. You can also visit http://www.iliinoisparent.org for resources, suggestions, and areas to get involved with your child s education and school community. Sincerely, Dr..Leslie R. Wilson Interim, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction Proviso Township High School District 209 Forest Park, IL 60130 Phone: 708-338-5933 Fax: 708-338-5995 Email: lwilson@pths209.org