Free Tutoring for Eligible Students
Falls View Academy is an approved provider of Supplemental Educational Services (SES) in the state of New York and Florida in grades K-12. Students in the following school districts may be eligible: Rochester City, Buffalo City, Geneva City, Springville, Niagara Falls, Oneida City, Canastota, North Tonawanda, Camden, Holland Patent, and Utica City.
Supplemental Educational Services (SES) is a federal educational program funded through Title I, Part A of the No Child Left Behind Act (the 2001 reauthorized Elementary and Secondary Education Act). SES provides districts and their parents with federal funding to receive supplemental services, specifically tutoring, before school, after school, or on the weekends. Instruction is primarily provided in English Language Arts (including reading) and Mathematics.
To qualify for SES a student must
1. Attend a Title 1 school with a status of
In Need of Improvement, Corrective Action, or Restructuring and
2. Qualify for free and reduced lunch
SES is a choice type program wherein parents are able to select their provider of choice from the list of approved providers for their district. When selecting a SES provider, parents should consider the following:
- where and when the provider offers services,
- how often and for how long students will be served,
- how students are grouped during tutoring,
- whether the provider can meet the individual academic needs of their child,
- the qualifications of tutors, and
- how student progress will be measured and reported
Falls View Academy’s SES program outline:
Falls View Academy provides afterschool tutoring at participating schools, local libraries, recreational centers, and afterschool programs (we make arrangements to meet with your child close to your house).
- Gap Period: during the 15 minutes before their scheduled FVA session, students will have an opportunity to decompress from their day and participate in a nutritious snack of fresh or canned fruit.
- SES Instruction: based on academic ability and assessment placement, students will be supported with SRA/McGraw Hill Connecting Math Concepts for Mathematics and Reading Mastery and Corrective Reading for English Language Arts.
Falls View Academy’s NYSED summary of services: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/nclb/ses/ApprovedProviders/fallsviewacademy
For more information about FVA’s SES program or to register call toll free 1-877-788-8184 or 585-624-8184 or email ericabp@fallsviewacademy.com.
Disclaimer: Neither the State Education Department nor the School District promote or endorse any particular supplemental educational services (SES) provider. In order for your child to be eligible for free tutoring, your child must attend a Title One School in its second year of school improvement AND be eligible for Free or Reduced Price Lunch.
