West Virginia Department of Education Title I Supplemental Educational Services List of Approved Providers FY 2008-2009

West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List West Virginia Department of Education Title I Supplemental Educational Services List of Approved Providers FY 2008-2009 *Indicates on-line service provider Provider Name Grade(s) Served Contact Information Alternatives Unlimited Reading and mathematics, Grades K-12 Can accommodate Spanish ESL students Chris Battaglia, Area Vice President of Tutoring-EAST 8508 Loch Raven Blvd., Suite E Baltimore, MD 21286 Ph: 410-339-3945 F: 410-339-7496 www.aututoring.com chattaglia@alt-unlimited.com 8:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m Geographic Service Area(s) Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness Statewide Alternatives Unlimited (AU) helps to improve student learning in reading and mathematics by providing individual and small group tutoring (1 to student ratio) AU develops a plan for each student which includes prescriptive instructional interventions and materials (curriculum packages) that the tutor will utilize to assist with student development of specified grade level skills Utilizing a student-centered, strength based approach, AU helps students develop the fundamental skills that provide a strong foundation for learning more advanced concepts and content Harcourt Publishing materials are utilized in grades K-5 and the Holt series is utilized in grades six through high school All instructional materials are designed to supplement regular classroom instruction Note: Every student will receive a $5 gift card from a local department store or restaurant for each week of perfect attendance defined as present from beginning to end of at least two sessions in any given week AU strives to place highly qualified tutors with all students Tutors will first be recruited from (WV) districts where tutoring is being delivered AU then recruits credentialed teachers from outside the district Evidence of effectiveness has been submitted regarding use of the program in California (AU has not yet provided tutoring in WV) An AU evaluation proposes that, for the 2005-2006 school year, 21 students completed the full 30 hour program Eleven of the students completed a post assessment and eight made some gains in reading and mathematics scores (individual students gained from to 22 points on post program scoring) The combined mean gain for the group was 6.4 points or an increase of 9.5% Minimum # served: Maximum # served: Unlimited Cost: $50/hour/student Revised July 2008 West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Provider Name Grade(s) Served Contact Information Geographic Service Area(s) Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness *Babbage Net School, Inc Statewide The Babbage Net School on-line tutorial program has the advantages of an individualized, self-paced instructional program supported by full interaction and monitoring of a teacher The self-paced instructional program allows the student to progress as fast as their ability will allow or as slowly as necessary to achieve success Fully certified teachers are involved in providing instruction via the Internet Every teacher has a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and is trained in six online courses that familiarize them with every aspect of the instructional program Teachers are recruited in specific states through networking, online applications, and advertisements Teachers may be retired or actively employed The Babbage Net school has been providing instruction via the Internet since 1996 The program received an award from the National School Board Association and has conducted scientifically based research on the effectiveness of this program in the area of mathematics Results of the research indicate positive gains in student achievement Reading and mathematics, Grades K-12 Clifford Dittrich PO Box 517 Port Jefferson, NY 11777 631-642-2029 Fax: 631-642-2029 dittrich@BabbageNetSchool.com website: http://www.BabbageNetSchool.com accessible via internet at any time On-line services available in locations with Internet connectivity Minimum # to serve: Maximum # to serve: 2500 Cost: $36/hour/student Must have email addresses for students Revised July 2008 West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Provider Name Grade(s) Served Contact Information *Brainfuse One-to-One Tutoring (a division of The Trustforte Corporation) Reading and mathematics, Grades 3-12 Alex Sztuden, Director 271 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 1-800-272-4638 Fax: 212 481-4971 asztunden@brainfuse.com website: www.brainfuse.com Office hours: am-8 pm Geographic Service Area(s) Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness Statewide Brainfuse provides individual attention from a tutor using a home and/or school computer Complete freedom is offered when choosing tutoring times Sessions are typically one hour in length and are generally held 2-3 times per week Each program begins by meeting the parents and establishing specific academic objectives and a learning plan Progress reports are provided on an average of every 15 sessions Brainfuse ensures that students receive customized instruction in programs that are aligned to the WV Content Standards and Objectives All tutors must possess a four year college degree and demonstrate high proficiency in the areas in which they wish to tutor The company has hired and trained tutors who have experience with Title I students Before beginning services with students, the tutors participate in four weeks of training workshops Brainfuse significantly boosts test scores and improves classroom performance Independent studies indicate that students advance an average of one grade level after 30 Brainfuse sessions During the past six years, tutors have amassed considerable experience working with students from a wide range of backgrounds, many of whom are Title I students, at-risk students, lowincome students, students with disabilities, and students with limited English proficiency (LEP students) Brainfuse has entered into approximately 100 contracts with districts and schools and are serving approximately 15,000 students nationwide On-line services available in locations with Internet connectivity Minimum # to serve: Maximum # to serve: 5,000 Cost: $35-$45 per one-to-one tutoring session (each session is one hour) Revised July 2008 West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Provider Name Grade(s) Served Contact Information Bright Sky Learning Reading and mathematics, Grades 1-8 Helene Furlong Ponds Edge Chadds Ford, PA 19317 610-388-9600, x212 Fax: 610-388-9616 Helene@brightskylearning.com website: http://www.brightskylearning.com M-F: am-5 pm EST Geographic Service Area(s) Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness Statewide Bright Sky Learning provides quality research-based reading and/or mathematics instruction that is based upon locating gaps in student knowledge through assessment Each student’s learning plan is collaboratively developed from data derived from the Bright Sky Learning assessments and the school district, with input from parents and students The overall length of the program is approximately 12 weeks (not including holidays) Significant reading and mathematics grade level increases have been realized after 20 hours of instruction All materials are provided Bright Sky Monitoring is an online database used for tracking attendance, assessment scores and student progress Progress reports are distributed as required to the parents and to the LEA Embedded assessments monitor progress, evaluate the program and reveal further remediation needs This dynamic process identifies new areas requiring help or practice which are documented and addressed immediately Bright Sky Learning offers both small group and secure Internet based tutoring All staff receives training and certification as a Certified Smart Way Reading and Spelling Coach Non-certified supervisory staff is to have, at a minimum, two years of college, an associate’s or bachelor’s degree or its equivalent All staff must pass required background clearances Bright Sky Learning complies with all state and district hiring policies and procedures Bright Sky Learning places priority on hiring instructor applicants with experience in working with children, especially Title students, non-English speaking populations and students with disabilities Professional training may include the theory on the Bright Sky Learning curriculum, the findings of the National Reading Panel and the National Research Council of Mathematics, an orientation to the West Virginia Content Standards in reading and/or mathematics and an orientation regarding the history of teaching reading Supervisory staff receives training in the use of Bright Sky Monitoring tracking software Independent research of the reading program has shown students gained approximately 1.5 grade levels with 20+ hours of instruction, substantially higher with 40+ hours Test measurements included the WRAT3 Reading; Woodcock Johnson III Letter-Word Identification, Spelling, Passage Comprehension, and Word Attack assessments (broad reading measure) Students chosen for the program worked on a low basic skill level and did not receive other tutoring Our own research in mathematics shows an average grade level increase of 1.2 with 15 hours of instruction Minimum # served: 30 Maximum # served: no maximum Cost: $40 per student per hour Revised July 2008 West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Provider Name Grade(s) Served Contact Information Clay County Schools 21st Century Community Learning Centers Geographic Service Area(s) Description of Services Cost Clay County The Clay County 21st Century Learning Centers program currently provides before or after school tutoring, homework help and enrichment opportunities to all students, but specifically targets at-risk youth Eligible SES students will receive tutoring based on determined academic need according to WESTEST assessment Reading and mathematics, Grades Prek-12 Cindy Willis, 21st CCLC Director Clay County Schools PO Box 120 Clay, WV 25043 304-587-4266 Fax: 304-587-4181 cdwillis@access.k12.wv.us website: http://claycountyschools.org M-F: am-4 pm Provider Name Revised July 2008 Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services Clay County highly qualified teachers (preferably from the school in which services are provided) will be hired to provide both reading and mathematics instruction Minimum # served: None Maximum # served: None Cost: $20/hour/student Geographic Service Description of Services Qualifications of Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness The county has an individualized system to track children participating in the 21st century program (SES students will also be tracked using this system) Data collected includes attendance, WESTEST information, grade point average, and Writing Assessment scores In the 2005-2006 school year, over 1200 students attended the 21st century program and the county showed an increase of 6% in reading and a 2% increase in mathematics This year, the actual number of students showing improvement will be calculated utilizing the individualized tracking system Demonstrated West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Grade(s) Served Contact Information Club Z! Tutoring Reading and mathematics, Grades K-12 Can accommodate ESL students Mark Lucas, CEO 15310 Amberly Drive, Suite 185 Tampa, FL 33647 800-434-2582 Fax : 318-549-0185 ses@clubztutoring.com website: http://www.clubztutoring.com M-F am-6 pm Area(s) Cost Individuals Providing Services Record of Effectiveness Statewide Club Z! Tutoring utilizes WV Content Standards and each individual student’s local classroom curriculum to develop a customized program The Group Reading (and Mathematics) Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation and Intervention Strategies Resource Libraries (GRADE/GRAME) published by American Guidance Service, Inc./Pearson Education, Inc are utilized as curriculum content Parents have the option of the consideration of individual or small group instruction (2 to students) for their child and tutoring services may be delivered at the school, the child’s home, or an alternative community center Club Z! Tutoring recruits highly qualified teachers and degreed professionals A wide variety of educational professionals are included on the Club Z! staff (i.e., certified teachers, former principals, guidance counselors, and special education teachers) Cumulatively, the staff has over 20 years of experience working with Title I students According to Club Z! Tutoring statistics compiled in Gadsden County School District, Florida, after 13 weeks of tutoring for 3.5 hours per week, the average grade equivalency increase, as determined by the Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement (KTEA II) , was 3.86 grade levels in reading and 4.25 grade levels in mathematics Club Z! Tutoring also utilized the services of a third party research firm, M & I Consulting Network, Inc to conduct an analysis of services In early 2007, M & I reported that a statistical analysis conducted through two sample two-tailed tests provides evidence that the tutoring program contributed to positive academic growth of participants Minimum # served: Maximum # served: 2000 Cost: $60/hour/student Revised July 2008 West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Provider Name Grade(s) Served Contact Information Community Reach, Inc Reading and mathematics, Grades K-12 Geffrey Tate 8592 Hwy 85 Jonesboro GA 30238 Toll free 1-877-CRI-RECH or 274-7324 Fax: 770-603-9859 crireach@aol.com M-F: am-9p m Sat: am-3 pm Geographic Service Area(s) Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness Statewide Community Reach, Inc creates a program is for eligible students based on specific skill gaps Skill gaps are identified utilizing an assessment process which is discussed with the parent during a follow-up conference Children may be tutored in the home, school, recreational facilities, or community libraries After each hour of instruction, Community Reach teachers update each child’s lesson plan and reassess student progress Standardized testing is administered at no additional cost Instructors are recruited through local school systems, unemployment offices, newspapers, and referrals During the hiring process the instructor must submit an application and resume which includes references, and must participate in interviews A background check is also completed In GA board certified teachers are hired with or more years of teaching experience A week orientation training session is provided All instructors are required to complete an week workshop comprise of coaching, creating a learning environment, and fostering responsibility in students Community Reach has not yet provided tutoring to students in West Virginia However, the company has been in business for over 10 years and has been providing supplemental educational services in the state of GA for years Ninety-eight percent of students who complete the tutoring program have shown positive results in the areas of reading and mathematics as measured by the Iowa Test of Basic Skills, Criterion Referenced Competency Test, and the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test Minimum # to serve: no minimum Maximum # to serve: no maximum Cost: $45/hour/student at facilities and schools; and $65/hour/student in home Revised July 2008 West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Provider Name Grade(s) Served Contact Information *Educate Online (Formerly Catapult Online) Reading and mathematics, Grades 3-12 Letta Forrest, Regional Manager 506 S Central Avenue Baltimore, MD 21202 800-627-4276 ext 6051 Fax: 410-843-6676 Parent Helpline: 800-417-3125 Letta.Forrest@educate-online.com website: www.educateonline.com M-F am–6 pm Geographic Service Area(s) Statewide Description of Services Cost Educate Online is America's leading provider of live, personalized, at-home tutoring After-school tutoring programs take place at each student's home using a computer and Internet connection that we provide free of charge (one computer per household) Programs are taught by state-certified teachers who log in to our online classroom to teach your child specifically needed skills When your child successfully completes the program, your family earns the right to keep the computer Minimum # to serve: 15 per district Maximum # to serve: No maximum Cost: Varies – Educate Online’s program fee will vary by district to allow for the maximum number of hours based upon your school district’s per pupil allocation Revised July 2008 Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services All Educate Online teachers have the following qualifications: • Are based in the United States or US territories • Have a current teaching certification in the US • Have at least years of successful classroom teaching experience • Have successfully passed a full background check prior to tutoring students • Have successfully completed a two-tier interview process and a three-part training exam In addition, all Educate Online teachers are monitored on a regular basis to ensure proficiency in teaching our students Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness Educate Online has served more than 25,000 students across America Because of our personalized tutoring, individual attention, and certified teachers, Educate Online students have averaged more than one full grade level of growth after participating in the program Educate Online also achieves attendance rates well above the national average in comparison to other supplemental services providers Our average session attendance rate is over 85% Additionally, results of parent and student satisfaction surveys show that 85% of Educate Online’s students were “very satisfied” or “extremely satisfied” with their experience in the program Additionally, 94% of parents surveyed stated that they would recommend the Educate Online instructional program to others West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Provider Name Grade(s) Served Contact Information *eProgress Academy Reading and mathematics, Grades K-12 Kelly Claibourne, Director of Academic Instruction 4807 Evanswood Drive Suite 300 Columbus, OH 43229 888-678-6065 Fax: 614-322-7989 kelly.claibourne@progressacademy.org Seven days a week: am-10 pm Geographic Service Area(s) Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness Statewide On-line Tutoring No minimum or state wide cap eProgress Academy offers an unparalleled student to teacher ratio of 1:1 Tutoring sessions take place two to three times per week for one hour unless otherwise agreed upon prior to the start of sessions Sessions are available days a week from am to 10 pm Students participate from the comfort of their homes via live 1:1 online tutoring (using their own computer and internet connection-no district maximums) or 1:1 in-home tutoring in which the teacher visits the child’s home for instruction (minimum of students per district for in-home tutoring and a maximum of 30 in home students state wide) Students are assessed using pre-tests in order to appropriately customize a learning plan Teachers who instruct both online and in-home utilize My Skills Tutor, an online research based curriculum, which presents learning in a fun and interactive manner for the student Students are rewarded for reaching attendance milestones through the choice of a variety of popular gift cards, as acknowledgement of their hard work and dedication to improving academically eProgress only employs qualified and degreed teachers, most of whom are certified to provide services on-line and inhome to students Tutors are required to prove proficiency in basic computer skills and in virtual classroom instruction Academic training of the eProgress academic program is mandated for all tutors to ensure familiarization with available lessons, pre and post assessment materials and evaluating and reporting individual student reports All tutors receive a comprehensive training evaluation prior to being permitted to tutor eProgress Academy tutors have experience working with students with disabilities and those with Limited English Proficient Studies show the utilization of the eProgress program is a significant factor in raising the scores of students in state mandated testing outside of WV For example: students in Indiana in grades 7-9 made gains on statewide educational testing and in Pennsylvania overall scores on the program’s pre and post tests increased from 46% to 85% Additionally, according to the application submitted by eProgress, the program promotes skills to support struggling students in order to improve retention and academic progress In-home tutoring minimum of students per district with a 30 student state wide cap Minimum #see service area description Maximum # see service area description Cost: $68 hour/student Revised July 2008 West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Provider Name Grade(s) Served Contact Information Educational Recovery Clinic, LLC Reading and mathematics, Grades K-12 Marcia Osbourne, President 1826 Waggoner Ave Evanville, In 47714 (812)477-5230 oercas@aol.com M-F: am-5 pm Geographic Service Area(s) Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness Statewide Educational Recovery Clinic, LLC specializes in reading and/or mathematics remediation in a small group setting in sessions arranged for either one or two hours Based on pre-test results, a structured and customized course of remediation is designed to meet each student’s needs Evidence based techniques and Milliken Publishing Corporation workbooks and software are used to address specific individual student skill gaps Educational Recovery Clinic, LLC prefers to hire locally certified teachers from the school’s district to provide services If locally certified teachers are not available, tutors must have at least a bachelor’s degree and experience working with children Further, tutors must demonstrate a proven track record and knowledge of working with the diverse needs of students Professional development is provided to all tutors prior to beginning tutoring and throughout the school year Training will include: district procedures, test administration and interpretation, program development, parent communication, district curriculum, and the inclusions of state standards Educational Recovery Clinic, LLC does not yet have data indicating achievement results in WV However, their experience demonstrates the effectiveness of the utilization of strategies for the identification and remediation of skills measured by state content curriculum In 20042005 students in Indiana made significant gains as a result of working with Educational Recovery Clinic, LLC programs Students had an average gain in reading and mathematics of 51% for special education students and 49% for African-American students Track records indicate that students achieve approximately a one year gain when comparing pre and post tests within 36 sessions The goal is to obtain at least a 20% gain form the pre to the post test Minimum # to serve: 20 Maximum # to serve: 500 Cost: $60 hour/student Revised July 2008 10 West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Provider Name Grade(s) Served Contact Information Passport Learning of Wisconsin, LLC (software based) Reading, Grades K-12 Randy Melchert, Director 12750 W Capitol Drive Brookfield, WI 53005 877-324-5773 Fax: 262-781-6535 rmelchert@gmail.com M-F: am-4 pm EST Geographic Service Area(s) Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness Statewide Passport Learning is an award winning computerized reading program that targets the roots of reading deficiencies and eliminates them Students improve their reading skills by as much as 2.5 grade levels in as little as 25 hours of training All work is done on a computer, but a trained instructor is available to encourage, help, and assist This computerized course, which offers lasting benefits, includes drills, exercises, checkups and awards as the student completes each level It also permits a student to work at his/her own pace Staff members providing services for Passport Learning have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education Combined, the teaching staff has over 50 years of teaching experience and all have been subject to intensive, in-depth training in reading intervention using the Passport Learning system The staff members are continuously informed and trained on new developments in reading interventions and Passport Learning Experience within the staff includes working with students who are performing below grade level in reading, low socioeconomic students, ADHD students, and children with dyslexia Two intervention follow up studies were conducted in schools where Passport Learning provided services The first was an effective remedial program for underachieving, socially disadvantaged adolescents in Texas All students were pre and post tested with the Wide Range Achievement Test – (revised) and the Gallistel-Ellis Test of Coding Skills Word recognition skills increased 1.25 grade levels while the phonetic knowledge of words increased by 7% Similar results were reported at a second site in California The “Academy of Reading” training program was developed in 1986 by two neuropsychologists based on scientific and educational research While these individuals not work directly with the students, they continue to guide the program Minimum # to serve: 10 Maximum # to serve: 5,000 Cost: $40/hour/student Revised July 2008 17 West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Revised July 2008 18 West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Provider Name Grade(s) Served Contact Information Geographic Service Area(s) Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness The Princeton Review Statewide The Princeton Review SES program provides live instruction in a small group setting that is designed to work with the needs of individual students in grades 3-12 After considering the desired program length and assessment preferences outlined by each district, a customized course syllabus will be designed for each program site and student A director will manage all Princeton Review teachers within the school at the program site, maintaining on-going communication with the school administration and the Princeton Review’s local office Upon enrollment, students will be administered a pre test Following a personalized analysis of initial pre test data, teachers assess each student’s particular needs Utilizing this information, the general course work is supplemented with individual skill review activities Time and location of services will be organized on a district basis When possible, the services will be provided at district schools Timelines will be established at the start of the course and may vary depending upon course length and instructional subjects In order to maximize the effectiveness of the program, a minimum course length of 20 hours is recommended All instructors are certified teachers who are required to pass an entrance examination and participate in a live audition Princeton review only recruits teachers with substantial experience in the specific student level for which they are recruited All Princeton Review staff must participate in a training program The training combines both instruction lectures and live practice teaching sessions The professional development program begins with a 4-5 hour training seminar Several topics covered in this training include: Evidence of effectiveness includes the results of a SES program provided in Indiana for students in grades 6-8 during a six-week summer program (2003) Pre and posttest results were administered for all students in order to benchmark progress Specifically, students demonstrated improvements in the following areas: Properties of numbers – 35% moved beyond basic Division – 17% moved beyond basic Functions – 51% moved beyond basic Measuring – 32% moved beyond basic Mean, median, mode – 53% moved beyond basic Probability – 63% moved beyond basic 8th grade math – average 14% improvement between pre and posttest + and – integers – 33% moved beyond basic X and dividing integers- 33% moved beyond basic Functions: -33% moved beyond basic Shapes – 33% moved beyond basic Reading: 6th – 8th grade Average improvement was 6% between pre and post tests 9% moved beyond basic in vocabulary 16% moved beyond basic in purpose Reading and mathematics, Grades 2-12 Rachael Grubbs, Executive Director 1313 W Lane Avenue, Suite A, Columbus, OH 43221 614-488-2929 Fax: 614-488-2949 rachaelg@review.com website: www.review.com M-F: am–6 pm EST Minimum # to serve: at least students/per grade/per building Maximum # to serve: no maximum Cost: $50/hour/student Revised July 2008 19 • • • • • • Overview of NCLB and SES; Course materials and specific lessons; Utilization of supplemental technology materials; Keys to working with students, teachers and parents; Means of making learning engaging; and Overviews of course work assessments Letters of recommendations from administrators, curriculum directors, and SES coordinators were submitted as additional evidence of effectiveness West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Provider Name Grade(s) Served Contact Information RESA I Reading and mathematics, Grades K-12 Linda Price, Staff Development Coordinator RESA I 400 Neville Street Beckley, WV 25801 304-256-4712 ext.362 Fax: 304-256-4683 lbprice@access.k12.wv.us M-F: am-4 pm Geographic Service Area(s) All eligible counties/schools within RESA I: McDowell Mercer Monroe Raleigh Summers Wyoming Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services The emphasis of the program is on reading and mathematics The curriculum delivered will be based on individual student needs Students will be instructed either in a one on one situation or in small group sessions Instruction in the components of reading will be the focus of the reading program In addressing mathematics, the group will use “best practice” teaching strategies after diagnosing a child’s specific needs The goals set for each student will be determined by assessment data, course of instruction, and grade level specific standards The program will focus on the “whole child” approach to improving academic achievement; therefore, any barriers to student success will be addressed RESA I providers of supplemental educational services will be certified teachers Minimum requirements for supplemental educational service instructors include a bachelor’s degree in education and three years teaching experience Experience in teaching reading/language arts and mathematics is preferred Preference will be given to those applicants who have experience in working with Title I students as well as experience and training in working with skill deficiencies Minimum # to serve: Maximum # to serve: 300 Cost: $20–25/hour/student Revised July 2008 20 Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness RESA I SES tutor pre/post test scores show an increase in student achievement for all students served in 2006-2007 The agency provides technical assistance to low performing schools as part of its duties assigned by the WV Board Of Education (WVBOE) and WV Legislature The Memorandum of Understanding developed between the WVBOE and other state entities has identified reading, mathematics and data analysis as the main areas of concentration for RESAs Provision of supplemental services correlates to other services provided to schools on improvement status West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Provider Name Grade(s) Served Contact Information RESA II Reading and mathematics, Grades K-12 Kelly L Watts, NBCT Program Development Director RESA II 2001 McCoy Road Huntington, WV 25701 304-529-6205 ext 24 Fax: 304-529-6209 kwatts@access.k12.wv.us M-F: am-5 pm Geographic Service Area(s) Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness All eligible counties/ schools within RESA II: RESA II supplemental services will provide individual and small group (maximum students per instructor) instruction in reading and mathematics to eligible students in grades K-12 Services will be available after school, on Saturday, and during the summer The instructional program will be aligned to WV Content standards and Objectives for reading and mathematics and designed for individual student needs and in collaboration with the classroom teacher The providers of supplemental services will be certified teachers Preference will be given to certified reading specialists for reading instruction Likewise, certified mathematics teachers will be given preference for mathematics positions Providers’ skills will be matched to the needs of each student At this time, RESA II cannot provide data as evidence of effectiveness due to limited delivery of supplemental educational services The agency provides technical assistance to low performing schools as part of its duties assigned by the WV Board of Education (WVBOE) and WV Legislature The Memorandum of Understanding developed between the WVBOE and other state entities has identified reading, mathematics and data analysis as the main areas of concentration for RESAs Provision of supplemental services correlates to other services provided to schools on improvement status Cabell Lincoln Logan Mason Mingo Wayne Minimum # to serve: Maximum # to serve: 200 Cost: $25-$30/hour/student Revised July 2008 21 West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Provider Name Grade(s) Served Contact Information RESA III Reading and mathematics, Grades K-12 Deborah Brown RESA III 501 22nd Street Dunbar, WV 25064-1711 304 766-7655 ext 132 Fax: 304-766-7915 dsbrown@access.k12.wv.us M-F: am-4 pm Geographic Service Area(s) All eligible counties/schools within RESA III: Boone Clay Kanawha Putnam Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness RESA III’s supplemental services program will provide tutorial services to students The program is research based and will use highly qualified, skilled, successful educators who are familiar with WV standards and local instructional programs The program’s effectiveness will be continually evaluated and revised based upon the academic success of student participants RESA III providers of supplemental educational services will be certified teachers Minimum requirements for supplemental service instructors include a bachelor’s degree in education and three years teaching experience Consideration will be given for special training or staff development activities in the areas of reading/language arts and/or mathematics RESA III provides technical assistance to low performing schools as part of its duties assigned by the WV Board of Education (WVBOE) and WV Legislature The Memorandum of Understanding developed between the WVBOE and other state entities has identified reading, mathematics and data analysis as the main areas of concentration for RESAs Provision of supplemental services correlates to other services provided to schools on improvement status Minimum # to serve: Maximum # to serve: no maximum Cost: $25-$30 hour/student All schools and most students receiving SES from RESA III have experienced an increase in achievement scores an/or have achieved subject area mastery RESA III has been an integral part of the overall activities and plan for improvement of the schools served Revised July 2008 22 West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Provider Name Grade(s) Served Contact Information RESA IV Reading/language Arts and mathematics, Grades K-12 Gus E Penix 404 Old Main Drive Summersville, WV 26651 304-872-6440, x 38 Fax: 304-872-6442 gpenix@access.k12.wv.us website: http://resa4.k12.wv.us M-F: am-4 pm Geographic Service Area(s) All eligible counties/schools within RESA IV: Braxton Fayette Greenbrier Nicholas Pocahontas Webster Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness RESA IV supplemental educational services will provide both individualized and small group instruction to students identified as needing additional services Services will focus on reading, language arts, and mathematics The student deficiencies will be identified based on formal and informal assessments, student grades, and teacher recommendations Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in education and three years teaching experience Experience teaching reading, language arts, or mathematics is preferred Classroom teachers, substitute teachers, and retired educators will be eligible to apply Experience in working with Title I students will be identified through provider applications At this time, RESA IV cannot provide data as evidence of effectiveness due to limited delivery of supplemental educational services The agency provides technical assistance to low performing schools as part of its duties assigned by the WV Board of Education (WVBOE) and WV Legislature The Memorandum of Understanding developed between the WVBOE and other state entities has identified reading, mathematics and data analysis as the main areas of concentration for RESAs Provision of supplemental services correlates to other services provided to schools on improvement status Minimum # served: Maximum # to serve: 200 Cost: $16-$25/hour/student Students will need to provide paper, pencil, and textbooks Revised July 2008 23 West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Provider Name Grade(s) Served Contact Information RESA V Reading and mathematics, Grades K-12 Dave Scragg RESA V 2507 Ninth Avenue Parkersburg, WV 26101 304-485-6513 ext 11 Fax: 304-485-6515 dscragg@access.k12.wv.us M-F: am-4 pm Revised July 2008 Geographic Service Area(s) All eligible counties/schools within RESA V: Calhoun Jackson Pleasants Ritchie Roane Tyler Wirt Wood Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness The RESA V SESAME Program will provide individualized supplemental educational services to students in reading and mathematics Highly skilled and qualified educators will provide instruction based on each student’s academic needs which are connected to each student’s academic program RESA V providers of supplemental educational services will be certified teachers Minimum requirements for supplemental service instructors include a bachelor’s degree in education and years teaching experience Consideration will be given for special training or staff development activities in the areas of reading/language arts and/or mathematics At this time, RESA V cannot provide data as evidence of effectiveness due to limited delivery of supplemental educational services The agency provides technical assistance to low performing schools as part of its duties assigned by the WV Board of Education (WVBOE) and WV Legislature The Memorandum of Understanding developed between the WVBOE and other state entities has identified reading, mathematics and data analysis as the main areas of concentration for RESAs Provision of supplemental services correlates to other services provided to schools on improvement status Minimum # to serve: no minimum Maximum # to serve: no minimum Cost: $18-$25/ hour/student 24 West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Provider Name Grade(s) Served Contact Information RESA VI Reading and mathematics, Grades K-12 Marian Kajfez Director of Programs Development and Support Services 30 GC&P Road Wheeling, WV 26003 304-231-3806 mkajfez@access.k12.wv.us website: www.resa6.k12.wv.us M-F: am-4 pm Geographic Service Area(s) Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness All eligible counties/ schools within RESA VI: RESA VI’s SES program will provide both individualized and small group instruction to students identified for additional services These services will focus on reading/language arts and mathematics Student deficiencies will be identified based on formal and informal assessments, student grades, student work samples, and teacher(s) recommendations A conference will be held with the parents, classroom teacher(s), tutor and the RESA VI staff contact to determine the specific contract components, establish a timeline, develop measurable goals and objectives, schedule for services, and delivery method for individual students Once the participants have agreed on an individual instruction program for the student, the provider will be responsible for regular communication with the school and parents Progress reports will be issued no less than every weeks and parent conferences will occur at least twice annually RESA VI will meet with county contact persons throughout the year A pool of providers will be recruited throughout the region Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in education and years teaching experience Experience in teaching reading/language arts or mathematics is preferred Providers’ skills will be matched to student needs Classroom teachers, substitute teachers, and retired educators will be eligible to apply Experience in working with Title I students will be identified in provider applications Preference will be given to those applicants that have experience and training in working with skill deficiencies All applicants accepted as providers will participate in an orientation training including policies and procedures for program operation, parent involvement, instructional strategies, evaluation, reporting and communication requirements At this time, RESA VI cannot provide data as evidence of effectiveness due to limited delivery of supplemental educational services The agency provides technical assistance to low performing schools as part of its duties assigned by the WV Board of Education (WVBOE) and WV Legislature The Memorandum of Understanding developed between the WVBOE and other state entities has identified reading, mathematics and data analysis as the main areas of concentration for RESAs Provision of supplemental services correlates to other services provided to schools on improvement status Brooke Hancock Marshall Ohio Wetzel Minimum # to serve: no minimum Maximum # to serve: no maximum Cost: $25-$30/hour/student Materials needed: Textbooks utilized by the school if applicable Revised July 2008 25 West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Provider Name Grade(s) Served Contact Information RESA VII Reading and mathematics, Grades K-12 Jeovanna Lacaria, Project Director 1201 N 15th St Clarksburg, WV 26301 (304)624-6554 x 233 jlacaria@access.k12.wv.us website: www.resa7.k12.wv.us/ M-F: am-4:30 pm Revised July 2008 Geographic Service Area(s) All eligible counties/schools within RESA VII: Barbour Doddridge Gilmer Harrison Lewis Marion Monongalia Preston Randolph Taylor Tucker Upshur Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness RESA VII’s Supplemental Education Services program focuses on reading and mathematics instruction for eligible students K-12 Instruction will be aligned to WV Content Standards and Objectives in applicable subject areas and will be based on individual student need Sessions will be organized in one-onone or small group settings A pool of providers will be recruited throughout the region Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in education and years teaching experience Experience in teaching reading/language arts or mathematics is preferred Classroom teachers, substitute teachers, and retired educators will be eligible to apply Experience in working with Title I students will be identified in provider applications Preference will be given to those applicants that have experience and training in working with skill deficiencies At this time, RESA VII cannot provide data as evidence of effectiveness due to limited delivery of supplemental educational services The agency provides technical assistance to low performing schools as part of its duties assigned by the WV Board of Education (WVBOE) and WV Legislature The Memorandum of Understanding developed between the WVBOE and other state entities has identified reading, mathematics and data analysis as the main areas of concentration for RESAs Provision of supplemental services correlates to other services provided to schools on improvement status Minimum # to serve: Maximum # to serve: 200 Cost: $16-$25 per hour negotiated based on individual plan of service delivery 26 West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Provider Name Contact Information RESA VIII Reading and mathematics, Grades K-12 Todd Chicchirichi 109 South College Street Martinsburg, WV 25401 304-267-3595 Fax: 304-267-3599 tchicchi@access.k12.wv.us website: http://www.resa8.k12.wv.us M-F: 7:30 am-4:30 pm Geographic Service Area(s) All eligible counties/schools within RESA VIII: Berkeley Grant Hampshire Hardy Jefferson Mineral Morgan Pendleton Description of Services Grade(s) Served Cost Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness The RESA VIII Supplemental Services Program will provide external tutorial services to eligible students within RESA VIII The program utilizes research-based techniques and will use highly qualified, skilled, successful educators that are based in the area and who are familiar with WV’s content standards and objectives The effectiveness of the program will be continually assessed and adjusted by utilizing school data including, but not limited to, WESTEST, Writing Assessment, Act explorer, etc Services can be arranged for delivery before school, after school, weekends, or summer RESA VIII will recruit highly skilled, successful educators within the education community who are familiar with WV’s content standards and objectives and local programs of instruction These teachers will reinforce the instruction provided to students in their home school as well as address their individual needs Minimum requirements will include a bachelor’s degree in education and years teaching experience Classroom, substitute, and retired teachers will be encouraged to apply Experience working with Title I students will be a priority All accepted applicants will be expected to participate in professional development in the areas of CSOs, individual reading and /or mathematics assessment, working with Title I students, and other reading/language arts, and mathematics training as deemed necessary and appropriate At this time, RESA VIII cannot provide data as evidence of effectiveness due to limited delivery of supplemental educational services The agency provides technical assistance to low performing schools as part of its duties assigned by the WV Board of Education (WVBOE) and WV Legislature The Memorandum of Understanding developed between the WVBOE and other state entities has identified reading, mathematics and data analysis as the main areas of concentration for RESAs Provision of supplemental services correlates to other services provided to schools on improvement status Minimum # to serve: no minimum Maximum # to serve: no maximum Cost: $16-$25/hour/student Revised July 2008 27 West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Provider Name Grade(s) Served Contact Information Sylvan Learning Center #4802 – Bridgeport Sylvan Learning Center #4805 - Morgantown CHARKA Enterprises, Inc Reading and mathematics, Grades K-12 Charles White, President/Executive Director 109 Platinum Drive, Suite G Bridgeport, WV 26330 304-842-0234 Fax : 304-842-0221 charles@sylvanwv.com website: www.sylvanwv.com M-Th: am-7 pm F: am-2 pm Revised July 2008 Geographic Service Area(s) All eligible counties/schools in the following counties: Barbour Braxton Doddridge Gilmer Harrison Lewis Marion Monongalia Pocahontas Preston Randolph Ritchie Taylor Tucker Tyler Upshur Webster Wetzel Wood Description of Services Cost Sylvan Learning Centers offer remediation programs in reading and mathematics An individual assessment of each student is completed using a battery of nationally recognized tests The student’s strengths and deficiencies are identified From this information a customized learning prescription plan is developed in consultation with parents Minimum # served: Maximum # to serve: 200 Cost: $39/hour/student 28 Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services All Sylvan instructional staff holds appropriate academic degrees and state teaching certification Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness The average academic growth after 36 Sylvan Learning Center sessions as measured by the California Achievement Test (Form A/B) since October 1998 is: Reading voc Reading comp Total reading Math comp Total math 1.55 yrs 1.8 yrs 1.7 yrs 1.85 yrs 1.7 yrs West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Provider Name Grade(s) Served Contact Information Geographic Service Area(s) Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness Sylvan Learning Center #4803 - Huntington Eligible counties/schools in the following counties: Reading and mathematics, Grades K-12 Cabell Kanawha Wayne Lincoln Putnam Sylvan Learning Center provides students with proven individualized programs based upon diagnostic testing Certified teachers teach all instructional sessions Students are exposed to many different learning activities including computers, manipulatives, and books while experiencing a variety of teaching styles Small group instruction provides one teacher for every students Meetings are regularly scheduled with school officials and parents to ensure that necessary information is received in a timely manner while ensuring the privacy of the individuals involved All Sylvan instructors are required to have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and a state teaching certificate Preference is given to teachers who have at least 1-2 years of teaching experience Ongoing professional development is required to improve instruction and implement new programs The Sylvan Learning Center of Huntington uses the California Achievement Test, a norm referenced test The average improvement in reading after 36 hours of instruction is 1.4 grade levels The average improvement in math after 36 hours of instruction is 1.9 grade levels Josh Saunders, Director 1060 Cedar Crest Drive Huntington, WV 25705 304-736-6988 Fax: 304-736-6985 huntingtonsylvanlearning@yahoo.com website: www.educate.com M-Thur: am-8 pm Sat: 8:30 am-2 pm Sat summer hours: 8:30 am-11 am Minimum # to serve: Maximum # to serve: 200 Cost: $38/hour/student Revised July 2008 29 West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Provider Name Grade(s) Served Contact Information Geographic Service Area(s) The Tutoring Center Foundation, Inc Eligible counties/schools in: Reading and mathematics, PreK-Grade 12 Nancy Zobel, Executive Director 107 N Lafayette Street Lewisburg, WV 24901 304-645-1877 Fax: 304-645-7035 nancy.zobel@suddenlink.net M-F: 8:30 am-8:30 pm Fayette Greenbrier Mercer Monroe Pocahontas Raleigh Summers Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness The Tutoring Center provides one-on-one tutoring based on each child’s individual needs Students are assessed at registration and an individualized program is developed to improve basic skills, to enhance understanding in content area subjects, and to improve grades Learning goals are developed with assistance of the parent, the tutor, and where appropriate, with the child and/or the classroom teacher The Tutoring Center is fully staffed by certified teachers and managed by an executive director who has a degree in curriculum and assessment supervision An advisory board, consisting of three educational specialists, works with the executive director to continually update staff in the utilization of current research based instructional practices in reading and mathematics Additional staff development is provided in learning disabilities, learning styles, and development of an individualized program to meet the specific learning needs of students All staff members will participate in 20 hours of professional development over a 12 month period The Tutoring Center has worked with more than 600 students from seven counties over the past six years Success has been achieved with 95% of our students as measured by pre and posttest results on nationallynormed tests, grades on report cards, and interviews with parents The Center has worked with three local schools in need of improvement as defined by NCLB All three schools met AYP the first year with intervention from Tutoring Center tutors Based on this success, tutors from The Center have now been hired to work with children in seven of the ten elementary buildings in the county Minimum # to serve: Maximum # to serve: 200 in house/more students can be accommodated at school site(s) Cost: $25/hour/student Revised July 2008 30 West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List Provider Name Grade(s) Served Contact Information West Virginia University Reading Clinic Reading, Grades K-8 Steven Rinehart, Professor and Director College of Human Resources & Education P.O Box 6122 604 Allen Hall Morgantown, WV 26506-6122 304-293-3441, ext 1321 Fax: 304-293-3802 Steven.Rinehart@mail.wvu.edu M-F: 8:30 am-4:30 pm Geographic Service Area(s) All eligible counties within the area Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness The WVU Reading Clinic offers individualized instruction on-site at the Clinic or in schools after hours Experienced reading specialists and others with expertise in reading instruction will tutor children utilizing oneon-one reading lessons Instruction will focus on the individual needs and strengths of each child as identified by an initial assessment and will involve an array of possible goals and activities Formal testing will be used to measure progress for pre and post testing Informal assessment will be ongoing The director of all assessment and tutoring will be Dr Steven D Rinehart, Director of the University Reading Clinic, and a tenured professor in the College of Human Resources and Education He is a certified Reading Specialist and Language Arts instructor Other teachers working under his direction will be fully qualified Students who receive tutoring through the University Reading Clinic demonstrate improvement based on state assessments as well as commercial norm referenced tests Minimum # to serve: Maximum # to serve: no maximum Cost: $35 hour/student Revised July 2008 31 ... Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness RESA IV supplemental educational services will provide both individualized and... counties within the area Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness The WVU Reading Clinic offers individualized instruction... Geographic Service Area(s) Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals Providing Services Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness All eligible counties/ schools within RESA II: RESA II supplemental