The Louisiana Department of Education

Buyer seeks tutoring providers for two initiatives: Accelerate High Dosage Tutoring and Steve Carter Tutoring Program. These programs aim to improve literacy and mathematics outcomes for K-12 students in Louisiana. Providers must offer high-quality, aligned tutoring services during and after school hours. Tutors should be qualified and trained in effective instructional practices. Buyer emphasizes family engagement and collaboration with schools.

• 6/11/2024 - Application Window Opens
• 6/11/2024 - Proposal Due Date

• Tutors must hold valid teaching certificate, associate/baccalaureate degree, or be pursuing postsecondary degree
• Literacy tutors must complete department-approved science of reading training
• Math tutors must complete department-approved numeracy training
• Provider must align services with high-quality curriculum used in Louisiana schools

• Provide high-dosage tutoring for low-performing K-5 students during school day
• Offer after-school tutoring for K-12 students below reading/math proficiency
• Align tutoring with state content standards and Tier 1 classroom instruction
• Use formative assessments to monitor student progress throughout the year
• Provide tutoring at a ratio of no more than 4 students to 1 tutor
• Engage and collaborate with families about child's progress and needs
• Align tutoring services with high-quality curriculum used in Louisiana schools
• Implement tutoring best practices and provide ongoing support for tutors
• Support students with disabilities and English language learners
• Communicate student progress to parents and teachers at least monthly