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Supplemental Education Services
are available to students in an effort to help them improve their
reading and math skills.
The following questions and answers may help you understand more about
SES:
What are
Supplemental Education Services (SES)?
Supplemental Education Services are tutoring sessions
offered outside the regular school day, usually before or after school,
on weekends or in the summer.
Who can
receive SES?
Under federal law, only low-income students (those
receiving free and reduced-price meals) in Title I schools “in
improvement” are eligible for SES.
If we cannot provide SES for all interested families, we will give
priority to those students who are furthest from achieving proficiency
(Level 3) on the New York state exams.
Who does the
tutoring?
Organizations apply to the New York State Education
Department to be a provider. After
a selection process, the state keeps a list of approved SES (tutoring)
providers. The list of providers
may change from year to year. Click here
for a list of current providers serving our area with a brief
summary of their services.
Who pays for
the tutoring?
The school district pays for the tutoring.
Each child receives 30-60 hours of tutoring during the school
year, depending on the fees charged by the provider that the parent
requests.
Who decides
which SES provider my child will have?
Parents chose from the state’s list of approved
providers, but an agreement must be signed by all parties: parents,
providers and school district.
When does
the tutoring begin?
Tutoring begins as soon as possible in the first
semester after the agreement is signed by all parties.
Are the
tutoring sessions at our school?
Not always. Some providers do provide services at
schools, while others may provide services at their own place of
business or another community venue. There are even some providers who
provide services via the Internet, which can be accessed from your own
home. Please note that no matter
where SES services are provided, parents are responsible for
transportation.
How often
and for how many hours will my child be tutored?
The time will vary with different providers.
On average, students will have two tutoring sessions a week with
each session lasting for an hour or two.
Can these
tutors help a child who has disabilities or is learning English?
Some providers have tutors specially trained to work
with these children. Parents can
ask this question of the provider they select.
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