About Us
NCLB Information Page
Parent Notification Letter for Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
Free Tutoring for Your Child!
October 1, 2011
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Help your child succeed in school – sign up for free tutoring! As a result of the federal No Child Left Behind Act, your child can receive extra help in the areas of math, reading, and language arts. You can receive this free tutoring because your child’s school is in its second year or later of “school improvement,” and your family meets the income limits under the law.
Your child’s school has been identified for improvement because it has not made adequate yearly progress on state measures of academic achievement for at least three years. Our district’s report card shows how your child’s school compares to other schools in our district and state. Your child’s school has been identified because it is listed in School Improvement 4 status. We will be sending you more information in a few weeks about how you can help us improve the school in these areas.
For now, you can now choose a free tutoring program that is best for your child. A list of approved tutoring programs in your area is enclosed and can also be viewed at: http://dnet01.ode.state.oh.us/ses/ProviderLookup.aspx. These programs have been approved by the state department of education and will provide your child with tutoring that is coordinated with what is being taught in school.
When deciding which tutoring program is best for your child, you may want to ask these questions:
When and where will the tutoring take place (at school, home, a community center)?
How often and for how many hours in total will your child be tutored?
What programs, by grade levels and subject areas, are available for your child?
What type of instruction will the tutor use: small group, one-on-one, or the computer?
What are the tutors’ qualifications?
Can the tutor help if your child has disabilities or is learning English?
Is transportation available to and from where the tutoring will take place?
Further information can be found on the OhioPIRC parent information and resource website.
Please call Denise Willis or Tammi Draughn if you have any questions about these services. You also may join us to talk about your tutoring needs on August 7, 2009 at 6pm or during enrollment meetings Wednesdays at 6pm. to help you decide which program is best for your child. If you would like to select a tutor now, please go to our school’s website at http://columbusata.org and find our district’s report card grade and a list of available providers. Applications are due by August 31, 2009. You will receive a letter from the Columbus Arts and Technology Academy by September 8, 2009 telling you when the free tutoring will start.
Finally, if you do not wish to sign up for these services, you may also choose to transfer your child to another school in the district and refer to our website regarding school choice in our district.
Thank you,
Derrick Shelton
Chief Administrative Officer
