SES Provider Data with Record of Effectiveness

2011 - 2012

BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS

SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

PROVIDERS LIST WITH RECORD OF EFFECTIVENESS

2011-2012

Names of Approved SES Providers in Alabama: Page

A to Z Home Tutoring 3

AchievementAcademy 4

All About Partners in Education, LLC (AA PIE) 5

Alpha Academy Tutorial Center 6

Appleton Learning 7

Carter, Reddy and Associates 8

Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services, Inc. 9

Educate Online Learning, LLC10

Hamilton and Harris Educational Consulting Group, LLC11

JFK Tutoring, Inc.12

Learn-ItOnline, LLC (LION)13

Learn-It Systems, LLC 14

MTS Tutorial Services15

Rocket Learning, LLC16

SylvanLearningCenter of Hoover 17

SylvanLearningCenter of Roebuck18

Tower Educational Consulting Group, LLC19

Provider / Session Information / Description of Services / Available to Serve In
A to Z In-Home Tutoring, LLC
John Maines
600 Vestavia Parkway, Suite 220
Birmingham, Alabama 35216
Phone: 866-505-2869, ext. 110
Fax: 205-978-2378
E-mail:
Web site:
Re-approved: May 2010 / Sessions per week: 2 to 3
Hours per session: 1 to 2 hours
Cost per hour: $55.00
Please note: A per pupil spending limit for each student is set by the federal government. Please consult with your school to determine the actual number of sessions your child will receive. / Subjects: Reading and Mathematics
Tutor to student ratio: 1 to 1
Tutor Qualifications: Certified teachers, graduate degree, four-year degree, 60+ hours of college credit
Grade levels: K-12
Location of Services: Student's home or another site to be determined by the parent
Services available for special populations: ELL (Spanish) and special education students
/ Statewide (No Minimums)
The provider says this about its services: "A to Z In-Home tutoring provides tailored, one-on-one instruction to students in the comfort and convenience of their home or parent location of choice. Our local, highly-qualified tutors come to the home at times and days that are convenient for the family. As one of the largest providers of No Child Left Behind tutoring, we are experienced, yet have a personalized local approach to all we do."

A to Z In-Home Tutoring, LLC - Provider Record of Effectiveness Rubric (Data from 2009-10 school year)

Information from University of Memphis, Center for Research in Educational Policy

Outcome: Based 0n Responses from 47 admin;62 Teachers; 177 Parents / Insufficient Information / Below Standards / Marginal Quality / Acceptable / Above Standards
Student Achievement / Reading and Math
Communication / Communication exists but is inconsistent.
Instructional Plans / Made some attempts to develop instructional plans geared to student needs.
Local and State Standards / Services are in alignment with local and state academic standards.
Special Ed and ELL Students / Accommodations were offered to special education or ELL students as needed.
Overall Stakeholder Perception / Some satisfaction with provider overall
Results of 2009-2010 Monitoring Visit: No findings Results of 2010-2011 Monitoring Visit: No findings
Provider / Session Information / Description of Services / Available to Serve In
AchievementAcademy
Kwame Asante
1150 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA
Phone: 225-214-7802
Fax: 225-214-7801
E-mail:
Web site: n/a
Approved: May 2010 / Sessions per week: 2-3
Hours per session: 1
Cost per hour: $40.00
Please note: A per pupil spending limit for each student is set by the federal government. Please consult with your school to determine the actual number of sessions your child will receive. / Subjects: Reading and Mathematics
Tutor to student ratio: Small group, 2-6;
Tutor Qualifications:State certified teachers
Grade levels: K-12
Location of Services: School or community center
Services available for special populations: ELL (Spanish) and special education students
/ Statewide (minimum of 10 students)
The provider says this about its services: Since 2005, AchievementAcademy has provided reading and math tutoring (including Algebra and Geometry) to students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. We tutor students in-person at their schools or nearby libraries and community centers (providing transportation when necessary) using PLATO’s computer-based programs. We work with students from all backgrounds, including students with disabilities and Limited English Proficient (LEP) students, and we offer sessions Monday – Saturday.

AchievementAcademy- Provider Record of Effectiveness Rubric (Approved in 2011, no data from 2009-10 school year)

Information from University of Memphis, Center for Research in Educational Policy

Outcome: Based 0n Responses from admin; Teachers; Parents / Insufficient Information / Below Standards / Marginal Quality / Acceptable / Above Standards
Student Achievement
Communication
Instructional Plans
Local and State Standards
Special Ed and ELL Students
Overall Stakeholder Perception
Results of 2010-2011 Monitoring Visit: No findings
Provider / Session Information / Description of Services / Available to Serve In
All About Partners In Education LLC
(AA PIE)
Karla Jackson
4066 May Apple Court
Decatur, Georgia 30034
Phone: 877-814-6556
Fax: 877-814-6556
Email:
Web site:
Re-approved: May 2011 / Sessions per week: 1 to 3
Hours per session: 1 to 2
Cost per hour: not to exceed $60.00
Please note: A per pupil spending limit for each student is set by the federal government. Please consult with your school to determine the actual number of sessions your child will receive. / Subjects: Reading and Mathematics
Tutor to student ratio: 1 to 1, 1 to 6
Tutor qualifications:Certified teachers, degreed professionals, junior/senior level pre-service teachers and paraprofessionals
Grade levels: K-12
Location of Services: School, place of worship, community center, student's home
Services available for special populations: Special education students / Statewide (minimum of 6 students)
The provider says this about its services: "AA PIE provides one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions using research based instructional strategies. We service grades K-12 in reading/language arts and mathematics Our tutors are highly trained and qualified."
Record of Effectiveness: Partners In Education, LLC was approved as a provider in 2008 and re-approved in 2011.

All About Partners in Education - Provider Record of Effectiveness (Data from 2009-10 school year)

Information from University of Memphis, Center for Research in Educational Policy

Outcome: Based 0n Responses from 9admin; 7Teachers;44 Parents / Insufficient Information / Below Standards / Marginal Quality / Acceptable / Above Standards
Student Achievement / Reading and Math
Communication / Communication exists but is inconsistent. / .
Instructional Plans / Provider made attempts to plan instruction to meet the individual needs or reinforce regular academic program for the majority of the students.
Local and State Standards / Most provider services are aligned with local and state standards.
Special Ed and ELL Students / Accommodations were sometimes offered to special education students or ELL students as needed.
Overall Stakeholder Perception / Some satisfaction with provider overall.
Results of 2009-2010 Monitoring Visit: No findings Results of 2010-2011 Monitoring Visit: Incomplete information at monitoring, but findings cleared.
Provider / Session Information / Description of Services / Available to Serve In
AlphaAcademyTutorialCenter
Sandra Carter-Ward
3350 Riverwood Parkway, Suite 1900
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: 678-581-1966
or
866-781-1966
Fax: 678-581-0265
E-mail:
Web site:

Approved: May 2011 / Sessions per week: 2-4
Hours per session: 1-2
Cost per hour: $60.00
Please note: A per pupil spending limit for each student is set by the federal government. Please consult with your school to determine the actual number of sessions your child will receive. / Subjects: Reading and Mathematics
Tutor to student ratio: Individual (1:1) or small group (2-6)
Tutor Qualifications: state certified teachers
Grade levels: K-12
Location of Services: School
Services available for special populations:
Limited-English proficient students (Spanish) and special education students / Statewide
(minimum of 5)
The provider says this about its services: : Alpha Academy Tutorial Center (AATC) uses a comprehensive array of instructional materials coupled with best instructional practices to provide intervention for students who are performing below grade level in reading and mathematics. AATC program materials are provided for tutors and students. AATC systematically communicates with schools, teachers, and parents about students’ goals, intervention, and progress.

AlphaAcademyTutorialCenter- Provider Record of Effectiveness Rubric (Approved in 2011, data is from 2009-2010 school year)

Information from University of Memphis, Center for Research in Educational Policy

Outcome: Based 0n Responses from 18 admin; 19 Teachers; 55 Parents / Insufficient Information / Below Standards / Marginal Quality / Acceptable / Above Standards
Student Achievement / Reading and Math
Communication / Communication exists but is inconsistent.
Instructional Plans / Some attempts were made to have instructional plans geared to students needs.
Local and State Standards / Services are inconsistently aligned with local and state academic standards.
Special Ed and ELL Students / Accommodations sometimes offered
Overall Stakeholder Perception / Some satisfaction with provider overall
Results of Monitoring: Provider was not approved to provide services in 2010-2011, so no monitoring were done.
Provider / Session Information / Description of Services / Available to Serve In
Appleton Learning
Glenn Clayton
200 Clinton Avenue, Suite 402
Huntsville, Alabama35801
Phone: 256-382-0939
Fax: 256-539-6343
E-mail.
Web site:
Re-approved: May 2011 / Sessions per week: 1-3
Hours per session: 1 to 1.5
Cost per hour: $55.00
Please note: A per pupil spending limit for each student is set by the federal government. Please consult with your school to determine the actual number of sessions your child will receive. / Subjects: Reading, Mathematics and ACT preparation
Tutor to student ratio: 1:1, 1:6, computer-aided instruction and distance learning for 9th-12th grade).
Tutor Qualifications: Certified teachers or Appleton certified professional tutors
Grade levels: K-12
Location of Services: School, community center, student’s home or on-line (for 9th-12th grade students only)
Services available for special populations: ELL (Spanish) and special education students
/ Statewide (minimum of 15)
The provider says this about its services: "Appleton Learning is of Alabama's #1 Tutoring Services with significant experience in helping Alabama students improve their reading and math skills. Our program provides individualized tutoring in English/language arts, reading and math designed to improve student performance and confidence. Most students increase their proficiency level by 10 percent."
Results of 2009-2010 Monitoring Visit: No findings. Results of 2010-2011 Monitoring Visit: No findings.

Appleton Learning - Provider Record of Effectiveness (Data from 2009-10 school year)

Information from University of Memphis, Center for Research in Educational Policy

Outcome: Based 0n Responses from 12 admin; 11Teachers; 55 Parents / Insufficient Information / Below Standards / Marginal Quality / Acceptable / Above Standards
Student Achievement / Reading and Math
Communication / Provider is adequately communicating with key stakeholders
Instructional Plans / Provider made attempts to plan instruction to meet the individual needs or reinforce regular academic program for the majority of the students.
Local and State Standards / Provider services are in alignment with local and state academic standards
Special Ed and ELL Students / Provider sometimes offered accommodations to special education or ELL students.
Overall Stakeholder Perception / Some satisfaction with the provider overall.
Provider / Session Information / Description of Services / Available to Serve In
The Capitol School, Inc.
Dr. Barbara S. Rountree
2828 Sixth Street
Tuscaloosa, Alabama35401
Phone: 205-758-2828
Fax: 205-750-0280
Email:
Web site:
Re-approved: May 2011 / Sessions per week: 2
Hours per session: 3
Cost per hour: $45
Please note: A per pupil spending limit for each student is set by the federal government. Please consult with your school to determine the actual number of sessions your child will receive. / Subjects: Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics
Tutor to student ratio: Small group (2-6 students)
Tutor Qualifications: B.S. or M.S. and prior teaching experience. Teaching certificate preferred, but not required.
Grade levels: K-8
Location of Services: The Capitol School
Services available for special populations: ELL (Spanish, German, French and Chinese) and special education students / TuscaloosaCity andTuscaloosaCounty.
The provider says this about its services: "Students who select The CapitolSchool will be transported from their home school to our school building on historic CapitolPark. Tutors will work with the child in small groups of six for an hour of reading tutoring and an hour of math tutoring each day on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays starting on October 4th. We will make every effort to help your child succeed! Students must be picked up at 2828 Sixth Street at 5:15 p.m."
Record of Effectiveness: The Capitol School, Inc. was approved in 2008.
Results of 2008-2009 MonitoringVisit: Monitoring findings were resolved according to the requirements of the State Department of Education.
Results of 2009-2010 Monitoring Visit: No findings. Results of 2010-2011 Monitoring Visit: No findings.

The Capitol School, Inc. - Provider Record of Effectiveness (Data from 2009-10 school year)

Information from University of Memphis, Center for Research in Educational Policy

Outcome: Based 0n Responses from 3 admin; 1Teachers; 14 Parents / Insufficient Information / Below Standards / Marginal Quality / Acceptable / Above Standards
Student Achievement / Reading and Math
Communication / Communication exists but is inconsistent.
Instructional Plans / Provider made some attempts to develop instructional plans that are geared to student needs.
Local and State Standards / Services are in alignment with local and state academic standards.
Special Ed and ELL Students / Accommodations sometimes offered to special education or ELL students.
Overall Stakeholder Perception / Satisfaction with provider overall.
Provider / Session Information / Description of Services / Available to Serve In
Carter, Reddy, and Associates, Inc.
Raahul Reddy
24123 Greenfield Road, Ste.307
Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: 248-233-6370
Fax: 248-233-6173
E-mail:
Web site:
Reapproved: May 2010 / Sessions per week: 2 to 4
Hours per session: 1-2 hours
Cost per hour: $55.00
Please note: A per pupil spending limit for each student is set by the federal government. Please consult with your school to determine the actual number of sessions your child will receive. / Subjects: Reading and Mathematics
Tutor to student ratio: individualized instruction (1:1), small group (2-6) and computer-aided (no more than 8).
Tutor Qualifications: Fully certified and qualified teachers
Grade levels: K-12
Location of Services: School, library, and/or student’s home
Services available for special populations: ELL (Spanish, Arabic and Creole) and Special education students
/ Statewide (minimum of 20 students required)
The provider says this about its services: "Carter, Reddy, and Associates' Self-directed Learners Program offers the following free after-school tutoring courses: (1) Reading and Writing Acceleration Program (2) Mathematics Acceleration Program (3) English as a Second Language Program. We guarantee each course strengthens students' reading, writing, and mathematics competence and helps each child perform better in school by learning strategies that help them read better and faster, solve mathematical problems, and write quality sentences and paragraphs. With highly qualified instructors, flexible schedules and number of sites, it is very convenient no matter where you live."

Carter Reddy & Associates, Inc. - Provider Record of Effectiveness (Data from 2009-2010 school year)

Information from University of Memphis, Center for Research in Educational Policy

Outcome: Based 0n Responses from 14 admin; 9Teachers; 63 Parents / Insufficient Information / Below Standards / Marginal Quality / Acceptable / Above Standards
Student Achievement / Reading and Math
Communication / Adequately communicated with key stakeholders
Instructional Plans / Some attempts to develop instructional plans geared to student needs.
Local and State Standards / Services are inconsistently aligned with local and state academic standards.
Special Ed and ELL Students / Inconsistently offered accommodations to special and/or ELL students.
Overall Stakeholder Perception / Inconsistent satisfaction with provider overall.
Results of 2007-2008 Monitoring Visit: No findings Results of 2010-2011 Monitoring Visit: No Findings
Results of 2008-2009 Monitoring Visit: No findings
Results of 2009-2010 Monitoring Visit: No findings
Provider / Session Information / Description of Services / Available to Serve In
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring
Cari Diaz
15310 Amberly Drive
Tampa, FL 33647
Phone: 888-434-2582
Fax: 813-549-0185
E-mail:
Web site:

Approved: May 2011 / Sessions per week: 1-3
Hours per session: 1 hour
Cost per hour: $65.00
Please note: A per pupil spending limit for each student is set by the federal government. Please consult with your school to determine the actual number of sessions your child will receive. / Subjects: Reading and Mathematics
Tutor to student ratio: Individual (1:1) or small group (2-6)
Tutor Qualifications: certified teachers, degreed personnel and/or individuals with 60 hours of college credit
Grade levels: K-12
Location of Services: School, place of worship, community center or student’s home
Services available for special populations:
Limited-English proficient students (primarily Spanish, but able to offer other languages on request) and special education students / Statewide
(minimum of 3)
The provider says this about its services: The provider says this about its services: Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services delivers the individualized instruction students need to meet their academic goals in reading and mathematics. Club Z! specializes in working with all student, including those with disabilities and English language learners. Students who complete Club Z! supplemental educational services show an average of a year’s worth of growth, so start your child on the road to academic success by joining the Club Z! club today!

Club Z! In-Home Tutoring - Provider Record of Effectiveness Rubric (Approved in 2011, no data from 2009-2010 school year)

Information from University of Memphis, Center for Research in Educational Policy

Outcome: Based 0n Responses from admin; Teachers; Parents / Insufficient Information / Below Standards / Marginal Quality / Acceptable / Above Standards
Student Achievement
Communication
Instructional Plans
Local and State Standards
Special Ed and ELL Students
Overall Stakeholder Perception
Results of Monitoring: N/A
Provider / Session Information / Description of Services / Available to Serve In
Educate Online Learning, LLC
1001 Fleet Street, Eighth Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: 410-843-2672
Fax: 410-843-2629
E-mail:
Web site:

Approved: May 2011 / Sessions per week: 2-4
Hours per session: 1 hour
Cost per hour: $60.00
Please note: A per pupil spending limit for each student is set by the federal government. Please consult with your school to determine the actual number of sessions your child will receive. / Subjects: Reading and Mathematics
Tutor to student ratio:small group (2-6 students)
Tutor Qualifications: certified teachers in their state of residence with at least two years of teaching experience.
Grade levels: K-12
Location of Services: student’s home(on-line service)
Services available for special populations:
Limited-English proficient students (Spanish…ELL-certified tutors and tutors who are fluent in Spanish) and special education students / Statewide
(minimum of 6)
The provider says this about its services: All instruction takes place on a computer (plus Internet) provided by Educate Online. Students log onto our secure website from home while a U.S.-based certified teacher logs on from another location. Students take 2-4 one-hour sessions each week, and students who complete the program (may)*earn the right to keep the computer. *requirements must be fulfilled

Educate Online Learning, LLC- Provider Record of Effectiveness Rubric (Approved in 2011, no data from 2009-10 school year)