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

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 5 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
2 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: 7
Maximum # served: Unlimited
Cost: $50/hour/student

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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


website:

accessible via internet at any time

On-line services available in
locations with Internet
connectivity

Minimum # to serve: 1
Maximum # to serve: 2500
Cost: $36/hour/student

Must have email addresses for
students.

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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

website: www.brainfuse.com
Office hours: 8 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: 1
Maximum # to serve: 5,000
Cost: $35-$45 per one-to-one
tutoring session (each session is
one hour)


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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
2 Ponds Edge
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
610-388-9600, x212
Fax: 610-388-9616

website:

M-F: 9 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 1
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

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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


website:

M-F: 8 am-4 pm

Provider Name

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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

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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

website:

M-F 9 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 4
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: 3
Maximum # served: 2000
Cost: $60/hour/student

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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

M-F: 9 am-9p m
Sat: 9 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 4 references, and must
participate in 2 interviews. A
background check is also
completed. In GA board
certified teachers are hired with 2
or more years of teaching
experience. A 2 week orientation
training session is provided. All
instructors are required to
complete an 8 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 3 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

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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


website: www.educateonline.com
M-F 8 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.

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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 2 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

Seven days a week: 9 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 7 days a week from 9
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 5 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 5 students
per district with a 30
student state wide cap

Minimum #see service area
description
Maximum # see service area
description
Cost: $68 hour/student

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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

M-F: 9 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

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Provider Name
Grade(s) Served
Contact Information

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Geographic Service
Area(s)

Description of Services
Cost


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Qualifications of
Individuals
Providing Services

Demonstrated
Record
of Effectiveness


West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List
Statewide
Education Station’s goal is to partner
Education Station

with families, schools and
community/faith-based organizations
to deliver high quality supplemental
services programs in a convenient
time and place for parents. Education
Station’s small group direct
instruction in reading or mathematics
is available for students in grades K12. Our programs are generally
delivered at school sites, after the
regular school day. Most students will
receive 2 or more, 60-90 minute
instructional sessions each week.
Small groups consist of a targeted
student/teacher ratio of 10:1.

Education Station’s research-based
programs deliver results by targeting
each student’s skill gaps. Education
Station’s supplemental educational
services program will help the child
to become a better reading or math
student.

Reading and mathematics,
Grades K-12
Heather Sporrer
10106 W San Juan Way, Suite 100
Littleton, CO 80127
Phone (303) 246-2154
Fax : (303) 256-5593

M-F: 8 am–5 pm EST

Education Station’s policy is to
meet all state specifications
related to hiring highly
qualified teachers. Education
Station looks for instructor
candidates who possess
effective communication skills
and the background, sensitivity
and social understanding that
will enable them to serve as
excellent role models for
diverse students. Education

Station employs a standardized
process for assessing instructor
qualifications. Applicants are
subjected to a three-step review
process including resume
evaluation, screening by phone,
and a formal in-person
interview.

Education Station administers
a standardized, curriculumbased, criterion-referenced
test, the Assessment of Student
Achievement (ASA), to
measure student academic
progress. The ASA provides
Education Station with a
comprehensible snapshot of
skill gaps for students who are
performing below grade level.
National raw score results
from the 2004-2005 school
year, show students achieved a
12% overall gain on the ASA in
reading and a 14% overall gain
on the ASA in mathematics.

Minimum # served: 60 students per
site
Maximum # served: Unlimited
Cost: In order to maximize academic

achievement gains, services are not
offered to students on an hourly basis.
Instead students will be offered a
program that includes the maximum
number of hours attainable, based
upon individual districts' federallymandated per pupil allocation.
Consequently, the actual cost for
services is expected to vary by
district, depending upon district
specific variables including, but not
limited to, facility fees, transportation
costs, location, site density, subject,
and timeframe.

Provider Name
Grade(s) Served

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Geographic Service
Area(s)

Description of Services
Cost

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Qualifications of
Individuals


Demonstrated
Record


West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List
Contact Information

*Failure Free Reading
Reading, Grades K-12
Joseph Lockavitch
140 Cabarrus Avenue West
Concord, NC 28025
800-542-2170
Fax: 704-785-8940

website: www.failurefree.com
M-F: 8 am-6 pm
The average start up time to
recruit, hire and train local staff
is approximately 14-30 days.
Failure Free Reading’s
diagnostic/prescriptive software
will establish a baseline skill
level using criterion-referenced
tests that measure word
recognition, comprehension,
fluency and spelling. This will
provide baseline information for
the student’s individualized
achievement plan.


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Statewide

Failure free reading is a researchproven multi-media intervention for
students with reading difficulties. This
highly structured program is based on
20+ years of on-going research and is
designed to create a successful
intervention for struggling readers.
Failure Free Reading has been
successfully implemented across the
nation in rural, suburban, urban, and
inner city schools. It has produced
significant changes in economically
disadvantaged, minority, special
education and LEP subgroups.
Failure Free Reading was recently
featured in Special Report on SES
sponsored by eSchool News and the
Nat’l Association of State Boards of
Education as an example of a SES
program producing results.
Minimum # to serve: 15
Maximum # to serve: no maximum
Cost: $38/hour

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Providing Services

of Effectiveness

Failure Free Reading will utilize
WV certified teachers from the
LEA to coordinate and monitor
the programs within the school.
The after school tutoring
program is designed to be
delivered in the local school
building. A typical student/
teacher ratio is 5 to 1.
The Failure Free Reading
management team has been
involved in the provision of SES
since the passage of NCLB.
Certified teachers from the local
district are hired as tutors. The
company provides 6 to 8 hours
of professional development in
Failure Free Reading
methodology and curriculum. A
certified Failure Free
administrator will consistently
supervise every site in WV and
serve as a “program
coordinator.” This program
coordinator will also provide the
initial professional development

as well as ongoing interventions.

Failure Free Reading is based on
over 20 years of research and
development. Over 80 studies
have been conducted with an “n”
of over 6300 students,
demonstrating its positive impact
on student achievement as
measured by nationally normreferenced tests ranging from the
Woodcock-Johnson to TERRA
NOVA, MAT, ITBS, and others.
A summary of 82 of these studies
was submitted indicating positive
results for the following K-12
student populations: special
education, at- risk, Title I, ESL,
rural, suburban, urban, and inner
city. Several schools used this
program as a 4 week summer
school program.


West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List
Provider Name
Grade(s) Served
Contact Information

Geographic Service
Area(s)


* Florida Virtual
School

All middle and high
schools

Reading, writing, and
mathematics, Grades 6-12

On-line services
available to any
location with Internet
connectivity

Elaine McCall, Principal
Florida Virtual Global School
445 West Amelia St, Suite 301
Orlando, FL 32801
(352) 336-4452

website: www.flvs.net
accessible via Internet at anytime

Description of Services
Cost

Qualifications of
Individuals
Providing Services


Demonstrated
Record
of Effectiveness

Florida Virtual School is an Internetbased school which offers curriculum
and instruction online. It has become a
world leader in delivering middle/high
school curriculum with 21st century
tools and is a nationally recognized eLearning model. The provider’s motto
“Any time, Any Place, Any Path, Any
Pace,” is indicative of not only
flexibility but research-based
curriculum with implementation
approaches that are data-driven. A
partnership with WV has brought online
courses into the state.

Experienced teachers are trained
to be successful online
instructors who meet the No
Child Left Behind “fully
qualified” criteria.
Teachers have regular contact
with students to establish a
personal, one-on-one relationship
to ensure engagement with the
online course. The Global
School also communicates with
school counselors or other

designated school personnel to
share information regarding
student status. Monthly progress
reports are emailed to the
student, parent/guardian, and
designated school personnel.
Courses are characterized by a
high level of interactivity, using
themed lessons for student
interest.

Florida Virtual School has grown
from 77 enrollments in 1997 to
almost 80,000 enrollments in the
2007-08 school year within the
state of Florida. FLVS students
score above the state and national
average on Advanced Placement
Exams.

Minimum # served: 0
Maximum # to serve: unlimited
Cost: The tuition for a 0.5 credit course
is $375; $750 for a 1.0 credit course.
Advanced Placement courses $400 for
0.5 credit and $800 for a 1.0 credit.

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Florida Virtual School annually
undergoes an external
satisfaction evaluation with
school districts, parents, and
students. The results of these
surveys are posted on the FLVS
website.


West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List
Provider Name
Grade(s) Served
Contact Information

JRL Enterprises
I CAN Learn®
Education
Systems
Mathematics, Grades 6-12

John “Jay” Wehrer
400 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
504-263-4205
Fax: 504-263-1545

website:

M-F: 8 am-5 pm CST


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Geographic Service
Area(s)

Description of Services
Cost

Qualifications of
Individuals
Providing Services

Demonstrated
Record
of Effectiveness

Statewide

The I CAN Learn® Systems
couple nationally recognized
learning software with one-onone teacher tutoring. A
comprehensive assessment is
utilized to diagnose student
needs and identify skill gaps. The
program’s individualized pacing
allows students from diverse
backgrounds and with varying
abilities to approach the
curriculum in a positive nonthreatening manner.


The I CAN Learn® Systems
mathematics center staff is
recruited from teachers within
the LEA. JRL Enterprises Inc.
provides ongoing training to all
employees. Staff is trained to
present the system to parents and
to answer questions regarding
the content and delivery method.
Teachers receive extensive
training including system
operation, lesson content,
assessment, best practices
gleaned from expert teachers,
and reporting to parents and
administrators.

The program has been evaluated
by independent researchers for
improving academic performance
of students in low-income
schools. Evaluation methodology
has typically relied on
comparison studies of students
taught by traditional methods to
those taught utilizing the I CAN
Learn® Systems. The evaluation
results have been positive in
comparing the academic results

of students utilizing the I CAN
Learn® System students with
students receiving traditional
instruction. Evidence of
effectiveness was submitted from
districts in Sacramento, CA,
Tampa, FL, Fort Worth, TX, and
LA.

Minimum # served: 1
Maximum # to serve: unlimited
Cost: $40/hour/student

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West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List
Provider Name
Grade(s) Served
Contact Information

New River Community
and Technical
College
Reading and mathematics,
Grades K-12
Renae McGinnis, Director of
Planning, Assessment and
Grants
New River Community and

Technical College
221 George Street, Suite 2
Beckley, WV 25801
304-929-5473
fax: 304-929-5478

M-F: 8am-4pm

Geographic Service
Area(s)
Clay County
Fayette County
Greenbrier County
Mercer County
Nicholas County
Raleigh County
Summers County
Webster County

Description of Services
Cost
The Academic Support Center of
the New River Community and
Technical College provides
supplemental services to
underachievers of all ages. The
college student tutors are trained
to provide research-based best
practices for reading and
mathematics. The program

utilizes diagnostic and
assessment procedures to address
individual needs and impact
student achievement. In addition
to individual tutoring, computer
labs are used in moderation to
supplement direct, prescriptive
instruction allowing students to
benefit from frequent and timely
remediation feedback.
Minimum # to serve: 15
Maximum # to serve: 30
Cost:$30/hour/student (tutor per
student ratio of 5 to 1)

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Qualifications of
Individuals
Providing Services
The program coordinator has a
Masters Degree in Education
from Capella University and a
Bachelor’s Degree in Education
from Concord University. She
continues to maintain her WV
teaching certification.
The trained tutors are individuals

from the teacher and
paraprofessional education
programs. Qualifications
include:
•
reading mentor
training;
•
diagnostic and
assessment
proficiency;
•
competency-based
instruction skills;
•
communication skills;
•
evaluation of
instructional materials
related to CSO;
•
development of
curriculum;
•
ability to maintain
student records and
confidentiality; and
•
utilizing research
based practices.


Demonstrated
Record
of Effectiveness
Success has been documented for
both elementary and secondary
students. An outreach remedial
bridging program has been
offered in reading and
mathematics in 2 counties in
West Virginia. Students
participating in these programs
demonstrated success in both
reading and mathematics.
Statistical evidence was
submitted with the proposal. Our
after-school tutoring program at
Birch River Elementary helped
the school to meet adequate
yearly progress.
Elementary students who
participated in summer school
were instructed using the 5
components of scientifically
based reading strategies. In
addition to using pre and posttest
scores, student portfolios were
maintained to document
progress. Results of the posttests
indicated improvement in all

participants.


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

M-F: 8 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
do 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

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West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List

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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


website: www.review.com
M-F: 9 am–6 pm EST

Minimum # to serve: at least 8
students/per grade/per building
Maximum # to serve: no maximum
Cost: $50/hour/student

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•
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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

M-F: 8 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 5
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: 1
Maximum # to serve: 300
Cost: $20–25/hour/student

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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

M-F: 8 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 2 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: 1
Maximum # to serve: 200
Cost: $25-$30/hour/student

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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

M-F: 8 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: 1
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.

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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

website:
M-F: 8 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: 1
Maximum # to serve: 200
Cost: $16-$25/hour/student
Students will need to provide
paper, pencil, and textbooks.

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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

M-F: 8 am-4 pm

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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 3 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

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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


website: www.resa6.k12.wv.us
M-F: 8 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 6 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 3 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.

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