Vetted Texas Tutor Corps

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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is excited to announce the launch of the Vetted Texas Tutor Corps (VTTC), an initiative aimed at accelerating student learning through high impact tutoring, with a goal of reaching over one million students. The VTTC is comprised of TEA-Approved and TEA-Subsidized Tutoring Providers that can support the implementation of high impact tutoring as well as assist districts in meeting the statutory requirements for supplemental accelerated instruction as outlined in House Bill (HB) 4545.

TEA-Approved Providers

TEA-Approved Providers have been reviewed to ensure they can provide support aligned to the research-based components of high impact tutoring. The TEA-Approved Provider list may assist LEAs with local procurement processes (dependent on local board policies), and LEAs may use local ESSER funding for these programs. The TEA-Approved Providers include both full-service and partial-service providers:

  • Full-service providers can provide end-to-end services including instructional materials, tutoring platforms, and trained tutors.
  • Partial-service providers can provide singular services, typically only tutor recruitment and staffing.
  • Educator-preparation program pathway providers can provide tutoring services either as full-service or partial-service and most often utilize individuals in teacher preparation programs to serve as tutors or support.

TEA places tutoring providers on the Vetted Texas Tutor Corps list based on a variety of criteria related to their ability to provide high-quality tutoring services to students in Texas. TEA has not entered into contracts with these providers in connection with their placement on the list. Additionally, TEA does not have authority to verify whether the tutor providers are eligible to serve as contractors to an LEA. An organization is not required to be on our list in order for an LEA to work with them; LEAs may have a preference to partner only with reviewed and approved providers in order to meet their needs.

It is the responsibility of the contracting LEA to ensure that any tutoring provider selected from this list complies with any relevant statutes or rules applicable to entities that provide services to LEAs, including Chapter 22 of the Texas Education Code and any relevant data handling or information security requirements.

Organization Name Type Delivery Method Math & Reading Support Regions Covered
K-5 6-8 9-12
A Yancy Life Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-6, 10, 13, 20
Above & Beyond Learning, Inc. Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
AERO at the UT Health Science Center at Houston Full Service In-person and Virtual Reading     Regions 1-20
Air Tutors Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Algorithm of Learning Inc (ClassUp) Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Amira Learning  Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Reading Reading   Regions 1-20
Amplify Full Service Virtual Reading     Regions 1-20
Applied Learning Concepts Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person    Both Both   Regions 1-20
The Association for the People and the Community (A.P.C. Inc.) Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
BookNook Inc Full Service Virtual Reading Reading   Regions 1-20
Brainfuse Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Braintrust Tutors Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Carnegie Learning Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Catapult Learning West, LLC Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Centric Learning Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Chapter One, NFP Full Service In-person Reading     Regions 1, 2, 4, 6, 10-13, 16-20
The Children's Carousel Academy LLC  Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 8-11
The Confidence Group Educator Preparation Program Pathway In-person and Virtual Both Both   Regions 1-20
Dallas College School of Education Educator Preparation Program Pathway In-person Both     Region 10
ECS Learning Systems Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Edmentum, Inc. Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
educ8 Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
EMC EDUCATION GROUP, LLC Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both  Regions 1-20
FEV Tutor, Inc.  Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Graduation Alliance Full Service Virtual     Both Regions 1-20
Hey Tutor Inc. Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Huntington Learning Center Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Imagine Learning LLC Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Intervene K-12 Full Service Virtual Gr. 3-5, Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Kelly Education and its Tutoring Solutions Center of Excellence Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person Both Both Both Regions 2, 4, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20
Let's Go Learn, Inc. Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Lindamood-Bell Learning Process Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Reading Reading Regions 1-20
Link-Systems International, Inc./NetTutor Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Littera Education Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Math-A-Matics Tutoring Full Service In-person and Virtual Math Math Math Regions 1-20
MindPlay Education Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) Virtual Reading Reading   Regions 1-20
MindRise Learning Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20 
Papaya Tutor Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Paper Education America Inc. d/b/a Paper Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Planting Seeds Tutoring & Test Prep Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Proximity Learning Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Reading Partners Full Service In-person and Virtual Reading     Regions 10-11
Remind Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Revolution Prep Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
RGV Tutor LLC DBA Sylvan Learning  Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Sam Houston State University Educator Preparation Program Pathway In-person Both Both   Regions 4, 6
SAMs: Shaping Academic Minds, LLC dba Tag Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
SiSTEM Tutoring Agency Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
SmartStart Education, LLC Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Springboard Collaborative Full Service In-person and Virtual Reading     Regions 1-20
ST Math Tutoring Full Service Virtual Math Math   Regions 1-20
Study Smart Tutors Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Sylvan Learning - Central Dallas Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 5, 10
Sylvan Learning Center of Denton, TX Full Service In-person Both Both Both Region 11
Sylvan Learning El Campo Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Region 3
Sylvan Learning of Missouri City and Sylvan Learning of Richmond-Pecan Grove Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Region 4
Sylvan Learning Center of San Antonio Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Region 20
Teach For America Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Math   Regions 1, 4, 10, 11, 13, 18, 20
Texas A&M International University Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Region 1
ThinkCERCA Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) Virtual 3-5 Reading Reading Reading  Regions 1-20
Third Space Learning Full Service Virtual Math     Regions 1-20
Tutor Me Education Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Tutor.com a Service of The Princeton Review Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Tutored by Teachers Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Tutorfly Holdings Inc. Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both   Regions 1-20
TutorMe Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
UPchieve Full Service Virtual     Both Regions 1-20
UpReach Learning Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Varsity Tutors for Schools LLC Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
The Village Education Solutions Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20

*If your LEA is interested in reviewing a copy of an approved providers application, please email TexasTutoring@tea.texas.gov.

Organization Name Type Delivery Method Math & Reading Support Regions Covered
K-5 6-8 9-12
Above and Beyond Learning, Inc. Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Air Tutors, LLC Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Algorithim of Learning Inc "Class Up" Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Amira Learning, Inc. Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Reading Reading - Regions 1-20
Amplify Education, Inc. Full Service Virtual Reading - - Regions 1-20
Applied Learning Concepts Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person Both Both - Region 10
BookNook, Inc. Full Service Virtual Reading Reading - Regions 1-20
Brainfuse Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Braintrust Tutors Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Catapult Learning West, LLC Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Carnegie Learning Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Dallas College of Education Educator Preparation Program Pathway In-Person Both - - Region 10
ECS Learning Systems Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
EMC Education Group LLC Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Focus Care Inc, DBA FEV Tutor Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Global Advanced Learning Association Inc Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Hey Tutor Inc. Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Huntington Learning Center Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Imagine Learning LLC Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Innovations for Learning, Inc. Full Service In-person Reading - - Regions 1, 2, 4, 6, 10-13, 16-20
Intervene K12 Full Service  Virtual 3-5 Both Both Both  Regions 1-20 
Kelly Education and its Tutoring Solutions Center of Excellence Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person Both Both Both Regions 2,4,10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20
Lindamood-Bell Learning Process Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Reading Reading Regions 1-20
Link-Systems International, Inc./NetTutor Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Littera Education Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Let's Go Learn, Inc. Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Lovin SLC, Inc. DBA Sylvan Learning Center Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Region 20
MIND Research Institute Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) Virtual Math - - Regions 1-20
MindPlay Education Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) Virtual Reading Reading - Regions 1-20
MindRise Learning Full Service  Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
OKIN Educate Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Our Educare, LLC. Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Papaya Tutor Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Math Math Math Regions 1-20 
Paper Education America Inc. d/b/a Paper Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Planting Seeds Tutoring and Test Prep Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Proximity Learning, Inc. (PLI) Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
RGV Tutor LLC DBA Sylvan Learning Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Remind Partial Service (e.g. staffing only) virtual Both Both Math Regions 1-20
Revolution Prep Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Sam Houston State University Educator Prep Program Pathway In-person Both Both - Region 4, 6
SAMs: Shaping Academic Minds, LLC dba Tag Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
SiSTEM Tutoring Agency Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
SmartStart Education, LLC Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Springboard Collaborative Full Service In-person and Virtual Reading - - Regions 1-20
Sylvan Learning Center of Denton, TX Full Service In-person Both Both Both Region 11
Sylvan Learning of Corpus Christi Full Service In-Person and Virtual Both Both Both Region 2
Sylvan Learning of El Campo Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Region 3
Sylvan Learning Center of Missouri City and Spring-Humble Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Region 4
Teach For America Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Math - Regions 1, 4, 13, 18, 20
The Association for the People and the Community (A.P.C. Inc.) Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
The Children's Carousel Academy, L.L.C. Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 8-11
The Confidence Group Educator Preparation Program Pathway In-person and Virtual Both Both - Regions 1-20
The Village Education Solutions Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Third Space Learning Full Service Virtual Math - - Regions 1-20
Tutor Doctor Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Tutor Me Full Service Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Tutor.com a Service of The Princeton Review Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Tutored by Teachers Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Tutorfly Holdings Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both - Regions 1-20
UPchieve Full Service Virtual - - Both Regions 1-20
UpReach Learning Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Varsity Tutors for Schools Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) Virtual Both Both Both Regions 1-20
Organization Name Support Areas Additional Information
Ed Direction Program Design, Program Implementation, Program Support, Learning Acceleration, Re-Design Coming Soon
Ed Elements Program Design, Program Implementation, Program Support, Learning Acceleration, Re-Design Coming Soon
engage2learn Program Design, Program Implementation, Program Support, Learning Acceleration, Re-Design Coming Soon
National Institute for Excellence in Teaching Program Design, Program Implementation, Program Support, Learning Acceleration, Re-Design Coming Soon
Organization Name Type Delivery Method Math & Reading Support Regions Covered Organization Overview
K-5 6-8 9-12
AERO at the UT Health Science Center at Houston Full Service In-person and Virtual Reading - - 1-20 summary
Air Tutors Full Service Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
Association for the People & the Community Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 4-7, 11-3, 20 summary
Carnegie Learning Full Service Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
Catapult Learning West Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
Centric Learning Full Service Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
EMC Education Group Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 4-6, 11, 12 summary
Focus Care, Inc. DBA FEV Tutor, Inc. Full Service Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
Graduation Alliance Full Service Virtual - - Both 1-20 summary
Hey Tutor Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
Intervene K-12 Full Service Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
iTutor Full Service Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
Let's Go Learn, Inc Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
Lindamood-Bell Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Reading Reading 1-20 summary
Math-A-Matics Tutoring Full Service In-person and Virtual Math Math Math 1-20 summary
MindRise Learning Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
Paper Education Full Service Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
Planting Seeds Tutoring & Test Prep Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both All but Region 8 summary
Proximity Learning Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
Reading Partners North Texas Full Service In-person and Virtual Reading - - 10 & 11 summary
RGV Tutor, LLC DBA Sylvan Learning Center Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 1 summary
Summit K-12 Full Service Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
Sylvan Learning Center - Central Dallas Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 5 & 10 summary
Sylvan Learning Center - DFW and Waco (Diamond Kean Learning, LLC) Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 10, 11, 12 summary
Sylvan Learning Center - San Antonio (Lovin SLC, Inc.) Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 20 summary
Tutor Me Education Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
UT Austin Charles A. Dana Center Full Service In-person and Virtual Reading - - 13 summary
A Yancy Life Full Service In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 1-6, 10, 13, 20 summary
Amira Learning, Inc. Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both - - 1-20 summary
Braintrust Tutors, Inc. Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
Dallas College School of Education Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both - - 10 summary
Kelly Education Tutoring Solutions Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 20 summary
Limitless Learning Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
Littera Education Inc. Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
Papaya Tutoring Service, Inc. Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) Virtual Math Math Math 1-20 summary
SiSTEM Tutoring Agency Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
SmartStart Education, LLC Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
STEM Urban Perspective Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 3-7, 11-13, 20 summary
Texas A&M International University Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 1 summary
Texas Retired Teachers Foundation Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
The Princeton Review (Tutor.com) Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
Think CERCA Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) Virtual 3-5 Reading Reading Reading 1-20 summary
Tutor Doctor Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
Tutor Me, LLC. Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
Tutored by Teachers Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
The Tutoring Centers Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person Both Both Both 4, 6, 10-11, 13 summary
The Village Education Solutions Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Both Math 1 summary
UpReach Learning Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) In-person and Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary
Varsity Tutors Partial Service (e.g., staffing only) Virtual Both Both Both 1-20 summary

ESC Staffing Providers

Education Service Center Service Provided Region Served Information Contact Email

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Tutor Staffing

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Website

lrobles@esc1.net

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Tutor Staffing

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alex.salazar@esc2.us

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Tutor Staffing

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Interest Form

debbie.akers@esc20.net

 

TEA-Subsidized Providers

TEA-Subsidized Providers provide high quality tutoring instructional materials for grades K-8 in Math and Reading, tutoring platforms, and aligned tutor trainings at no cost or reduced costs for LEAs. Regional Education Service Centers (ESCs) will be partnering with these providers and LEAs to support the recruitment and training of tutors utilizing the high-quality materials and resources.

Organization Name Subject and Grades Capabilities & Resources
Amplify
Amplify Tutoring with mCLASS Intervention K-5
  • Integrated, gold standard literacy system based on the science of reading that offers teacher-administered assessment and holistic instruction for grades K–5
  • Platform that uses smart technology to analyze data and group students with similar skill profiles
  • Tutor friendly, tutor-led, engaging lessons that align directly to students' needs based data
  • Tutors can use mCLASS Intervention resources to provide Spanish Language support and support to English Learners (ELs) before lessons

*Virtual tutors available at cost to LEA. Click here to learn more.*

About Amplify Tech Specs

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Math K-8
    • Top-rated online math program uniquely positioned to support tutors accelerate math recovery for all students
    • Research-backed curriculum materials and dynamic digital lesson proven to double the learning gains of a typical year of instruction
    • Ongoing formative assessments and real-time reports to provide tutors with precise and actionable feedback to inform instruction based on student needs
    • License includes access to printable PDF materials for tutors to use during live instruction or digital educator materials available in English and Spanish
    • Ready to use resources including Student Notes, Exit Tickets, Goal Trackers, and Assessments available to all tutors in the platform

    About Zearn Tech Specs

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    TEA-Subsidized vs. TEA-Approved Providers

    Key Supports Included TEA-Approved Providers TEA-Subsidized Providers
    Partial Service Full Service Recommended Choice
    Access to Tutor Pipeline* X X X Up to $400,000 grants available in TCLAS
    High Quality Instructional Materials   X X Free for LEAs**
    Curriculum-Embedded Tutoring Platform   X X Free for LEAs**
    TEA-Approved Tutor Training     X Free for LEAs**
    ESC-Supported Technical Assistance     X Free for LEAs**
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    NOTE: LEAs will still be responsible for tutor labor costs. Prioritized access to LEAs through TCLAS application.

     

     

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A: No, LEAs would need to contract with a TEA-Approved provider to pay for any services needed.

    A: No, LEAs must utilize the TEA-Subsidized providers’ instructional materials, tutoring platform, and aligned tutor training to be eligible for additional discretionary funding via the TCLAS grant application. TEA-Subsidized providers for instructional materials, the tutoring platform, and aligned tutor training will be released soon.

    A: The TEA-Approved providers list is a list of partial and full providers that can support any LEA in providing access to staff (partial provider) or full tutoring support (full-service provider). The TEA-Subsidized providers are to provide instructional materials, curriculum-embedded tutoring platform, and aligned tutor training. While the instructional materials and tutoring platform are subsidized (reducing cost) there still may be additional costs and responsibilities of the LEA (e.g., tutor training costs and tutor labor fees). LEA’s that received funding under the TCLAS grant must use the TEA-Subsidized providers’ materials and resources list. The TEA-Subsidized provider list is available for all LEAs to access and use regardless of TCLAS grant award.

    A: Decisions should be based on LEA needs. If tutors are all that is needed, a partial service provider should be considered to fill this need. If there are additional needs, a full-service provider may be a good match.

    A: Yes, there will be an ongoing application process. Additional information regarding the dates will be posted on the website.

    A: The link to the website of the provider is included. There is also additional contact information on the linked one-pager for each provider. Interested LEAs will need to establish contact with providers they are interested in.

    A: It is recommended that you reach out to the provider first to see if any issues can be resolved. Ultimately, this is a local decision and process determined among the LEA and provider to ensure compliance and contract fulfillment requirements.

    A: It is the LEAs responsibility to screen tutors and ensure that they have passed all background check requirements to work in a public school.