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

Title I Supplemental Educational Services List of Approved Providers FY 2008-2009*Indicates on-line service provider Provider Name Grades Served Contact Information Geographic Service A

Title I Supplemental Educational Services List of Approved Providers FY 2008-2009

*Indicates on-line service provider

Provider Name

Grade(s) Served

Contact Information

Geographic Service Area(s) Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals

Providing Services

Demonstrated Record

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 astrong 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 alocal 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

Minimum # served: 7Maximum # served: UnlimitedCost: $50/hour/student

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 2005-2006school year, 21 students completed the full 30 hour program Eleven of the students completed a post assessment andeight 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%

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

Reading and mathematics,

accessible via internet at any time

Must have email addresses for

students

StatewideOn-line services available inlocations with Internet connectivity

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 achievesuccess

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

Fully certified teachers are involved in providing instructionvia the Internet Every teacher has a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and is trained in six on-line courses that familiarize themwith 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 theInternet since 1996 The programreceived 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

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 meetingthe 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

Minimum # to serve: 1Maximum # to serve: 5,000Cost: $35-$45 per one-to-one tutoring session (each session is one hour)

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 andtrained 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 experienceworking with students from a wide range of backgrounds, many of whom are Title I students, at-risk students, low-income students, students with disabilities, and students with limited English proficiency (LEPstudents) Brainfuse has entered into approximately 100 contracts with districts and schools and areserving approximately 15,000 students nationwide

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

Bright Sky Learning

Reading and mathematics,

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 theLEA 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

Minimum # served: 30Maximum # served: no maximum

Cost: $40 per student per hour

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 staffmust 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 trainingmay 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

Provider Name

Grade(s) Served

Contact Information

Geographic Service Area(s) Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals

Providing Services

Demonstrated Record

Cindy Willis, 21st CCLC Director

Clay County Schools

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

Minimum # served: NoneMaximum # served: NoneCost: $20/hour/student

Clay County highly qualified teachers (preferably from the school in which services are provided) will be hired to provide both reading and mathematics instruction

The county has an individualizedsystem 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

Provider Name Geographic Service Description of Services Qualifications of Demonstrated

West Virginia Department of Education SES Provider List

Mark Lucas, CEO

15310 Amberly Drive, Suite 185

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’shome, or an alternative

community center

Minimum # served: 3Maximum # served: 2000Cost: $60/hour/student

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 analysisconducted through two sample two-tailed tests provides evidence that the tutoring program contributed to positive academic growth of participants

Provider Name

Grade(s) Served

Contact Information

Geographic Service Area(s) Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals

Providing Services

Demonstrated Record

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 ofinstruction, Community Reach teachers update each child’s lesson plan and reassess student progress Standardized testing is administered at no additional cost

Minimum # to serve: no minimumMaximum # to serve: no maximumCost: $45/hour/student at facilities and schools; and $65/hour/student in home

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 forover 10 years and has been providing supplemental educational services in the state

of GA for 3 years Ninety-eight percent of students who completethe tutoring program have shownpositive 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

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

*Educate Online

(Formerly Catapult Online)

Reading and mathematics,

Statewide 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.

All Educate Online teachers have the following

• 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.

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

Provider Name

Grade(s) Served

Contact Information

Geographic Service Area(s) Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals

Providing Services

Demonstrated Record

capIn-home tutoringminimum of 5 studentsper district with a 30student 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 Sessionsare 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 amaximum 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

Minimum #see service area description

Maximum # see service area description

Cost: $68 hour/student

eProgress only employs qualified and degreed teachers, most of whom are certified to provide services on-line and in-home to students Tutors are required to prove proficiency inbasic 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

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

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 andMilliken Publishing Corporation workbooks and software are used to address specific individual student skill gaps

Minimum # to serve: 20Maximum # to serve: 500Cost: $60 hour/student

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, testadministration 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 2004-

2005 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 specialeducation 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

Provider Name

Grade(s) Served

Contact Information

Geographic Service Area(s) Description of Services Cost 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

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

K-12 Our programs are generally delivered at school sites, after the regular school day Most students willreceive 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

Minimum # served: 60 students per site

Maximum # served: UnlimitedCost: 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' federally-mandated 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, transportationcosts, location, site density, subject, and timeframe

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 reviewprocess including resume evaluation, screening by phone,and a formal in-person interview

Education Station administers

a standardized, based, criterion-referenced

curriculum-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.

Provider Name

Grade(s) Served Geographic Service Area(s) Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals Demonstrated Record

*Failure Free Reading

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

Statewide Failure free reading is a

research-proven 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: 15Maximum # to serve: no maximumCost: $38/hour

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 norm-referenced tests ranging from the Woodcock-Johnson to TERRA NOVA, MAT, ITBS, and others

A summary of 82 of these studieswas submitted indicating positiveresults 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) Description of Services Cost Qualifications of Individuals

Providing Services

Demonstrated Record

Elaine McCall, Principal

Florida Virtual Global School

445 West Amelia St, Suite 301

Orlando, FL 32801

(352) 336-4452

emccall@flvs.net

website: www.flvs.net

accessible via Internet at anytime

All middle and high schools

On-line services available to any location with Internetconnectivity

Florida Virtual School is an based 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 e-Learning model The provider’s motto

Internet-“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 onlinecourses into the state

Minimum # served: 0Maximum # to serve: unlimitedCost: 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

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 progressreports 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 grownfrom 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 nationalaverage on Advanced Placement Exams

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

Provider Name

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Providing Services

Demonstrated Record

Statewide The I CAN Learn® Systems

couple nationally recognized learning software with one-on-one teacher tutoring A comprehensive assessment is utilized to diagnose student needs and identify skill gaps Theprogram’s individualized pacing allows students from diverse backgrounds and with varying abilities to approach the curriculum in a positive non-threatening manner

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

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 methodologyhas 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 fromdistricts in Sacramento, CA, Tampa, FL, Fort Worth, TX, and LA