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A to Z TutoringA to Z TutoringBuilding Confidence Through EducationBuilding Confidence Through Education
By: Denise SpanishJuly 25, 2012
Why A to Z?Why A to Z?ConvenienceOne-On-One AttentionQualityProven Effectiveness
ConvenienceConvenienceA to Z primarily provides tailored
one-on-one tutoring in the comfort and convenience of the child's home.
If you do not wish to have your child tutored in the home, you can choose an alternate location, such as a school or library. A chaperone must always be present.
ConvenienceConvenienceTutors schedule tutoring sessions
with families directly and can easily work around the family's busy schedule. Seven days a week, including weekend and holidays.
In-home aspect of program allows parents to be actively involved in child’s learning plan and instruction.
One-On-One AttentionOne-On-One AttentionOur program eliminates the
embarrassment of a group setting and replaces it with confidence in the privacy of the child's home.
Each child’s unique needs and learning styles are met. Since tutors aren’t juggling a large group of students, they can focus in on your child’s individual needs and areas of weakness.
One-On-One AttentionOne-On-One AttentionStudents with special needs (learning
disabilities, ADD/ADHD, ELL students) are given the instructional accommodations they need to learn.
Tutors offer remediation that targets a student’s areas of weakness. This type of remediation is often difficult in the larger classroom or large group setting.
One-On-One format allows for much student/tutor feedback to ensure student understands the concepts being taught.
Quality- ProgramQuality- Program
Quality- AssessmentQuality- AssessmentWe use the SBTS (Standards Based
Testing System) to pre- and post-test students. The tests measure student proficiency on Delaware State Standards in reading/language arts and math for grades K-12. Mid-terms are also available.
Assessments are valid and reliable and are based on research on effective instructional practices and national standards.
Quality- AssessmentQuality- AssessmentThe results of the pre-test and the
skill gaps identified serve to direct and generate goals that are included on each child’s learning plan.
Helpful reports are automatically created to show parents general areas of strengths and weaknesses. Summary reports track progress in each skill area and more general subject areas.
Quality- CurriculumQuality- CurriculumA to Z Utilizes the following curriculum:
BASIC/Not Boring (Incentive Publications)- supplementary materials that provide fun, student-friendly activities that teach and assess basic skills in math and language arts for grades K-12.
Provider-created lessons- incorporate hands-on, manipulative-involving lessons to make sessions more engaging for students.
Quality- CurriculumQuality- Curriculum
Quality- CurriculumQuality- Curriculum
Quality- StrategiesQuality- StrategiesA to Z adheres to the direct instructionmodel of teaching. This model of
teachingincludes:Intensive, systematic instructionFrequent assessmentTutor modelingConstant student repetition and feedback
Quality- StrategiesQuality- StrategiesA to Z also considers students’ uniquelearning styles, and incorporates
some of thefollowing strategies to address these:FlashcardsEducational GamesWord SortsChildren’s LiteratureOrganizational ChartsManipulatives
Quality- Research-Quality- Research-BasedBasedThe curriculum A to Z uses is based onresearch about:
How children learn the skills they need to achieve in reading and math.
Effective teaching practices.The scope and sequence of the most
important skills to be addressed in each content area at each grade level.
Meta-analysis of the current research regarding effective skill practice for students and standards required by all fifty states.
Quality- Research-BaseQuality- Research-BaseReading instruction aligns to the
National Reading Panel's five dimensions of reading.
Math instructional content and lessons address the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ five mathematical process standards.
A to Z’s program also adheres to the recommendations of the US Department of Education.
Quality- TutorsQuality- TutorsWe recruit many teachers and local
educators. All tutors must possess no less than 60+ college credit hours.
Tutors bring specialized qualifications from their areas of expertise.
All tutors must complete a thorough background check prior to tutoring with us.
Quality- TutorsQuality- TutorsOur program coordinators carefully
match each student with a tutor who fits their unique needs and interests.
Students with special needs are placed with tutors who have special education experience.
Students who are English Language Learners are placed with bilingual or ESL teachers when necessary.
Proven EffectivenessProven EffectivenessThe 2009-2010 parent survey
revealed that:◦94% of our clientele served saw
increases in grades and test scores.◦92% of parents reported their student's
self-esteem had improved after tutoring. ◦97% of parents reported their child's
tutor was effective.◦96% of parents interviewed said they
were satisfied with our program.
Proven EffectivenessProven Effectiveness In 2009-2010, students who completed our program
nationally showed an average score increase of 16% in reading/language arts and 21% in math. The breakdown by grade level is shown in the chart below:
Reading/Language Arts Mathematics
Grade# of
StudentsPre-test
Score AvgPost-test Score Avg Gains
# of Students
Pre-test Score Avg
Post-test Score Avg Gains
K 410 65% 86% 21% 259 77% 89% 13%
1 655 66% 87% 21% 403 68% 87% 19%
2 715 45% 67% 23% 456 59% 79% 20%
3 661 44% 62% 18% 502 48% 71% 23%
4 600 47% 59% 12% 486 41% 64% 23%
5 531 47% 61% 14% 492 35% 58% 23%
6 431 49% 61% 11% 477 33% 53% 20%
7 385 53% 66% 13% 448 29% 48% 19%
8 296 48% 62% 15% 337 30% 48% 18%
HS 746 51% 63% 12% 799 32% 54% 21%
Proven EffectivenessProven EffectivenessReading/Language Arts Mathematics
Grade# of
StudentsPre-test Score
AvgPost-test Score
Avg Gains# of
StudentsPre-test Score
AvgPost-test Score
Avg Gains
K 410 65% 86% 21% 259 77% 89% 13%
1 655 66% 87% 21% 403 68% 87% 19%
2 715 45% 67% 23% 456 59% 79% 20%
3 661 44% 62% 18% 502 48% 71% 23%
4 600 47% 59% 12% 486 41% 64% 23%
5 531 47% 61% 14% 492 35% 58% 23%
6 431 49% 61% 11% 477 33% 53% 20%
7 385 53% 66% 13% 448 29% 48% 19%
8 296 48% 62% 15% 337 30% 48% 18%
HS 746 51% 63% 12% 799 32% 54% 21%
Thank You for your attention to this presentation
If you need more infoFeel free to contact:
Ms. Denise SpanishDelaware Program Director
A to Z In-Home Tutoring302-981-6399
Questions?
www.atoztutoring.com
