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What are Supplemental Educational Services?
"Supplemental Educational Services" are defined by the United States Department of Education as "tutoring or extra help provided to students in reading, English/language arts, and math. This extra help can be provided before or after school, on weekends, or in the summer." The No Child Left Behind Act states that these services must be of high quality, research-based, and specifically designed to increase the academic achievement of eligible children. Under the new Title I, Part A of the No Child Left Behind Act (Elementary and Secondary Education Act – ESEA), students from low-income families attending schools that do not make adequate yearly progress (AYP) for three consecutive years may receive supplemental education services. In Christian County, since the middle schools are the only Title I schools that have not made AYP for three consecutive years, these services are offered only to eligible students in those schools.
Student Eligibility
To be eligible for Supplemental Educational Services students must:
1. have applied and are eligible for free or reduced lunch, and
2. attend a school that has not met their required school NCLB (AYP) score for at least three consecutive
years (Tier 2 or higher) and is served by Title I (No Child Left Behind) funds.
SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES IN CHRISTIAN COUNTY
SCHOOL YEAR NUMBER OF STUDENTS ELIGIBLE NUMBER OF STUDENTS SERVED
2007/08 1,280 58
2008/09 1,281 123
2009/10 1,323 71
SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDER INFORMATION 2009-2010
States are responsible for identifying eligible Supplemental Service Providers (SSPs). Parents choose the SSP for their children from among the providers approved by the state for their school district. The Kentucky Department of Education has established objective criteria to select Supplemental Service Providers for the state-approved list. States must update this list of approved SSPs on an annual basis and must provide a list for school districts of the approved providers in their geographic area.
School districts are required to arrange for the provision of these supplemental education services and must provide parents with information on the availability of supplemental education services, the identity of approved service providers, and at a minimum, a brief description of the services, qualifications, and demonstrated effectiveness of each provider.
APPROVED SES PROVIDERS
The following agencies are state-approved providers that can provide SES services for eligible middle school students in Christian County:
A TO Z IN HOME TUTORING:
Tutoring offers a one tutor to one student ratio. The program is custom-tailored to your child’s specific needs based on pre-assessment in reading and mathematics. All tutoring takes place in the comfort and convenience of your home.
ACHIEVE HIGH POINTS:
This is a self-paced Online Math tutoring program in the comfort and convenience of your home. Students with internet at home are provided with a laptop at no charge to parents. Tutoring sessions are aligned to KY state curriculum. Sessions are available 24 hrs/day, 7 days per week.
ATS PROJECT SUCCESS:
Tutorial services are offered in reading and mathematics in the comfort and convenience of your home. Online services are provided via pre-programmed computers and dial-up Internet service at no cost to parents. The computer and internet access are loaned to students for the duration of the program. Students who complete the contracted program hours earn the right to keep the computer.
CLUB Z! INC.
Tutorial services are offered in reading and mathematics in the student’s home. Low tutor to student ratio is exercised to maximize each student’s academic achievement. Tutors work with your child to help him/her where it matters most using educational curriculum specific to your child’s needs that is aligned with state standards.
EDUCATE ONLINE:
Tutorial instruction is offered in read and mathematics and takes place on a computer (plus Internet) provided by Educate Online in the comfort and convenience of your home. Students log on from home while a teacher logs on from another location and using headsets and a shared desktop, they can speak to one another and work together effectively. Students take two to four 60-minute sessions each week right in the student’s home. Sessions are taught by state-certified teachers.
IVY LEAGUE TUTOR:
Online tutoring services are offered in reading and mathematics in the comfort and convenience of your home. Tutorial services are provided through the use of a free computer and Internet access working with teachers who are recruited and trained to deliver premium tutoring services. Your child can study at his/her own pace to complete the number of hours required from the program.
KENTUCKY VIRTUAL CAMPUS:
Tutorial services are offered in reading and mathematics via PLATO Web Learning Network in the comfort and convenience of your home. Students must have access to a computer, an up to date operating system, and reliable Internet connection. Students work at their own pace and can move forward when skills are mastered at 80%.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SUPPORT
For more information about Kentucky Supplemental Educational Services, click on the link below to access the Kentucky Department of Education. There is a description for each provider in the state that includes the location of the services. Not all providers are available in Christian County. Each Provider specifies the area they cover within their document. Most of the providers will come directly to your home. If you have questions about the services, do not hesitate to contact the Provider. A toll-free number should be included.
If you need assistance in selecting a provider, please contact your school Principal.
If you have questions about Supplemental Educational Services in Christian County, please contact:
Cathy Henderson
Director of District-Wide Programs
(270) 887-7000
cathy.henderson@christian.kyschools.us
Contact;
Cathy Henderson
Director of District-Wide Programs
(270) 887-7000
cathy.henderson@christian.kyschools.us
