.png)
School Support
Empowering Schools with High Impact Tutoring
The Challenge
In Greater Toledo, we face a critical challenge: 27% of adults read below a 5th-grade level, and many of our students struggle to meet grade-level reading proficiency. This literacy gap not only affects individual students but also impacts our community's future economic vitality and social well-being.
Schools are at the forefront of addressing this challenge, but they can't do it alone. The complexity of modern education, coupled with resource constraints, makes it difficult for schools to provide the intensive, individualized support that struggling readers need.
​
That's where TutorSmart comes in.
.png)
TutorSmart provides a unique, data-driven approach to literacy education that enhances schools' existing efforts. Our High Dosage, High Impact Tutoring model is designed to:
1. Seamlessly integrate with school operations
2. Offer specialized support for transformative results
3. Complement current literacy initiatives
Our commitment to excellence has earned notable recognition:
These accolades affirm TutorSmart's position as a leader in innovative, effective literacy support for schools.
Why Schools Need TutorSmart
1. Expertise in Literacy Intervention: Our team of literacy specialists help bring cutting-edge, research-based strategies directly into the classroom.
2. Data-Driven Precision: Our advanced analytics provide real-time insights into student progress, allowing for rapid adjustments to tutoring strategies.
3. Teacher Empowerment: We don't replace teachers; we enhance their capabilities. Our model trains existing teachers to become high-impact tutors, leveraging their invaluable knowledge of students and school culture.
4. Resource Optimization: By providing targeted support, we help schools make the most efficient use of their limited time and resources.
5. Scalability and Sustainability: Our model is designed to create lasting change, building capacity within schools that extends beyond our direct involvement.
6. Proven Results: A study conducted on 3rd graders in the 2023-2024 school year gave strong external validation of the TutorSmart program in Toledo Public Schools.
Partnering with Us
When schools partner with TutorSmart, the effects ripple far beyond individual students:
-
Improved Academic Performance: As reading skills improve, performance across all subjects tends to rise.
-
Increased Engagement: Students who can read at grade level are more likely to participate actively in class and school activities.
-
Reduced Behavioral Issues: Many behavioral problems stem from academic frustration. As students become more confident readers, these issues often decrease.
-
Higher Graduation Rates: Strong reading skills correlate with increased high school graduation rates.
-
Community Benefits: Improving literacy rates can lead to significant economic benefits for our community. Better educated students are more likely to pursue higher education, secure stable employment and contribute positively to the local economy.​
​
By choosing to partner with TutorSmart, schools gain:
- A dedicated team of literacy experts
- Cutting-edge data analytics and progress tracking tools
- Ongoing professional development for teachers
- A scalable model that can grow with the school's needs
- A partner invested in the long-term success of the school and community