Middlebury Community Schools
2011-2012
SES Provider Descriptions
Additional information about SES is also available on-line:
SES Provider Descriptions: http://mustang.doe.in.gov/dg/ses/SES11-Provider-list.cfm
Evaluations of SES Providers: http://mustang.doe.in.gov/dg/ses/Evaluations.cfm
SES Parent Information: http://mustang.doe.in.gov/dg/ses/parents.html

1 To 1 Tutor
Contact: I.D. Jegede
2300 Valley View Lane, Suite 623
Irving, TX  75062
972-812-7809
Jegede@1to1tutor.com
Web site: 1To1Tutor.org
Subject areas:

Math
Grade levels:

K-5
6-8
9-12

Type of instruction provided:

Online
One on one tutoring
Evidence of effectiveness:
Overall 2009-2010 evaluation grade: No grade (not enough data)
This provider did not serve Indiana SES students in 2009-2010. No evaluation grades are available. However, the provider's application indicates organizations using the provider's program have experienced increases in student achievement.
Customer Satisfaction: No grade (not enough data)
Service Delivery: No grade (not enough data)
Academic Effectiveness: No grade (not enough data)
Program description: 1 To 1 provides live, online Math tutoring with a 1 to 1 tutor to student ratio. Students can access our program from home via computer and internet. All learning materials are provided free of charge. All tutors have a college degree and will provide your child with exceptional supplemental educational services.
Additional student populations served: Students with limited English proficiency
Description of tutor qualifications: All of our tutors must have earned a bachelor's degree in math, engineering or a related field.
Minimum requirements:

This provider does not have a minimum number of students that must be enrolled in a district before they are willing to serve the district.
This provider does not have a minimum number of students that must be enrolled in a school before they are willing to serve the school.

Abacus In-Home Tutoring, Inc.
Contact: Michael O'Malley
16057 Tampa Palms Blvd., Suite 414
Tampa, FL  33647
877-888-6720
momalley@abacusinhometutoring.com
Web site: www.abacusinhometutoring.com
Subject areas:

Math
English/Language Arts
Reading
Grade levels:

K-5
6-8
9-12

Type of instruction provided:

One on one tutoring
Small group tutoring (2-4 students)
Large group tutoring (5-6 students)

Evidence of effectiveness:
Overall 2009-2010 evaluation grade: No grade (not enough data)
This provider did not serve Indiana SES students in 2009-2010. No evaluation grades are available. However, the provider's application indicates organizations using the provider's program have experienced increases in student achievement.
Customer Satisfaction: No grade (not enough data)
Service Delivery: No grade (not enough data)
Academic Effectiveness: No grade (not enough data)
Program description: Abacus In-Home Tutoring, Inc. delivers the individualized instruction students need to meet their academic goals in reading and mathematics. Abacus specializes in working with all students in Kindergarten through twelfth grade, including students with disabilities and English language learners. Parents are informed of their student's progress toward goals on a regular basis while monthly written progress reports are provided to parents. Students who complete the Abacus program show an average of a years worth of growth!
Additional student populations served: Students with special education needs
Students with limited English proficiency
Description of tutor qualifications: Abacus instructors are either state certified teachers or degreed professionals (with a minimum of 60 hours of college credit) and relevant tutoring or teaching experience. Preference is shown to applicants with teaching certifications and/or advanced degrees, as well as current or prior experience working with Title I students.
Minimum requirements:

This provider does not have a minimum number of students that must be enrolled in a district before they are willing to serve the district.
This provider does not have a minimum number of students that must be enrolled in a school before they are willing to serve the school.

Club Z! Tutoring
Contact: Todd Walden
15310 Amberly Drive, Ste. 110
Tampa, FL  33647
888-434-2582
ses@clubztutoring.com
Web site: www.clubztutoring.com
Subject areas:

Math
English/Language Arts
Reading
Grade levels:

K-5
6-8
9-12

Type of instruction provided:

One on one tutoring
Small group tutoring (2-4 students)
Evidence of effectiveness:
Overall 2009-2010 evaluation grade: B
Customer Satisfaction: B
Service Delivery: B-
Academic Effectiveness: B
Program description: Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services offers two instructional programs to meet the academic needs of your child: one-on-one in-home instruction or Club Z! Choice small group sessions with a low tutor to student (1:4) ratio to maximize each student?s academic achievement. Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services? tutors work with your child to help him/her succeed where it matters most, in the classroom by using educational curriculum specific to your child?s needs and aligned with Indiana Content Standards. By reinforcing the classroom material and bridging any learning gaps, your child's success will begin to show within a matter of weeks and Provider keeps parents informed of the student?s progress every step of the way.
Additional student populations served: Students with special education needs
Students with limited English proficiency
Description of tutor qualifications: Club Z! hires only highly qualified, skilled supervisory and instructional staff including certified teachers and degreed professionals, and individuals with a minimum of 60 hours of college credit with preference shown to applicants with teaching certifications, experience teaching reading and/or mathematics, and/or individuals with advanced degrees, as well as specific experience working with Title I students. Tutors are only hired after their resume, degree and/or certification, and references have been checked and after each applicant has successfully completed a thorough criminal background check.
Minimum requirements:

This provider does not have a minimum number of students that must be enrolled in a district before they are willing to serve the district.
This provider does not have a minimum number of students that must be enrolled in a school before they are willing to serve the school.

Northern Indiana Educational Services Center
Contact: Ted Chittum
56535 Magnetic Drive
Mishawaka, IN  46545
574-254-0111
tchittum@niesc.k12.in.us
Web site: www.niesc.k12.in.us
Subject areas:

Math
Reading
Grade levels:

K-5
6-8
Type of instruction provided:

Small group tutoring (2-4 students)
Large group tutoring (5-6 students)

Evidence of effectiveness:
Overall 2009-2010 evaluation grade: B+
Customer Satisfaction: B+
Service Delivery: A
Academic Effectiveness: B+
Program description: Our tutoring sessions take place at your child's school and utilize research based programming in both reading and math. An individual learning plan and a monthly progress report are part of your child's programming. Certified teachers provide individual attention that yields proven academic growth and success.
Additional student populations served: Students with special education needs
Students with limited English proficiency
Description of tutor qualifications: Our tutors must be certified teachers.
Minimum requirements:

This provider must have a minimum of 12 students enrolled in a district before they are willing to serve the district.
This provider must have a minimum of 6 students enrolled in a school before they are willing to serve the school.

Sylvan Learning Center (Elkhart & Mishawaka, IN)
Contact: Kent Kolbow
236 W. Edison Road #4
Mishawaka, IN  46545
574-254-1055
woblok@earthlink.net
Web site: educate.com
Subject areas:

Math
English/Language Arts
Reading
Grade levels:

K-5
6-8
9-12

Type of instruction provided:

Small group tutoring (2-4 students)
Evidence of effectiveness:
Overall 2009-2010 evaluation grade: No grade (not enough data)
This provider did not serve Indiana SES students in 2009-2010. No evaluation grades are available. However, the provider's application indicates organizations using the provider's program have experienced increases in student achievement.
Customer Satisfaction: No grade (not enough data)
Service Delivery: No grade (not enough data)
Academic Effectiveness: No grade (not enough data)
Program description: Sylvan Learning Center has provided tutoring for more than 20 years. When students attend Sylvan, they will receive a well-balanced, research-based, personalized program. Before beginning the program, each student completes a skills assessment, from which a program is designed. Through mastery of learning, we remediate skill gaps, enhance academic achievement, and increase confidence.
Additional student populations served: Students with special education needs
Description of tutor qualifications: Our tutors are required to hold a bachelor's degree and teaching certification in the area they intend to instruct.
Minimum requirements:

This provider does not have a minimum number of students that must be enrolled in a district before they are willing to serve the district.
This provider does not have a minimum number of students that must be enrolled in a school before they are willing to serve the school.