"I have been involved with different tutoring programs over the years and without fail, they all are effective in contributing to our school’s success. The fact that the teacher has quality time and small groups to work with makes our educational goals achievable."

-Robyn Feller, fourth grade teacher, Newlon Elementary

after-school & summer Programs

DPS Tutoring Services

The DPS Foundation supports DPS Tutoring Services for students in grades 3-10, providing them with supplemental instruction in math and literacy.

Tutoring programs consist of small-group instruction, usually after school, allowing students to receive the extra attention they need to practice and master new skills. These sessions are taught by DPS classroom teachers.

Each spring, schools may apply for up to $10,000 in funding to support their tutoring programs. To receive a Tutoring Services grant, schools must use a research-based curriculum. In the 2007-2008 school year, 64 schools participated in the Tutoring Services program, benefiting 3,388 students.

Success Stories

Samuels Elementary

This is the third year Samuels has provided tutoring for students and, for the first time in several years, Samuels met its School Improvement Plan goals for literacy. Additionally, their 2008 CSAP reading scores for third grade improved by 6% compared to the district average of 1%.

Florida Pitt-Waller K-8

With the tutoring funding, Florida Pitt-Waller was able to offer after-school tutoring to 320 students. The community was extremely satisfied with the tutoring success and has already requested that the program be expanded next year. Last year, the school’s third grade CSAP reading scores improved by 4%.

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