Cleveland Heights - University Heights City School District

Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Program

In 2002, Congress passed the No Child Left Behind Act. The Supplemental Educational Services (SES) provision of the law provides free tutoring services in Reading and Math to students in schools that have not met Annual Yearly Progress over a three year period. There is no cost to parents/guardians for these tutoring services.

For the 2011-2012 school year, eligible Boulevard, Canterbury, Fairfax and Oxford Elementary School students may take advantage of these services.

Who is eligible for SES tutoring?
Cleveland Heights-University Heights’ students who attend a Title I school identified as School Improvement Year 2 or beyond are eligible for tutoring.  Under federal law, only economically disadvantaged students are eligible for tutoring. Students will be accepted until we reach maximum capacity.  If it becomes necessary to prioritize students who will be receiving tutoring services, placement will be made in the following grade level order: Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3, Grade 2, Grade 1 and kindergarten.  The lowest achieving students will receive top priority. You will be notified if your child is placed on a waiting list.

Where does the tutoring take place?
There are many tutoring sites in the area. Tutoring may occur in tutoring centers, in the public library, in your home or at church sites. Some service providers may seek to rent space through the school district.  Some providers offer online computer tutoring if you have computer access available.  Please check the Service Providers’ profile sheets or contact them directly for more information on the location of tutoring services.  A full list of all state approved service providers can be found in a link provided below.

When is tutoring offered?
Different programs offer tutoring at different times.  Some are after school and others are on Saturday.  The listing of services in the SES Provider booklet explains each service provider’s schedule.  This SES Provider Booklet can be found in a link provided below after enrollment opens on October 7. 

Is transportation available?
Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District does not provide transportation to tutoring services. Please check with the individual service providers to determine if they provide transportation.

What is the cost of tutoring?
There is no cost to parents/guardians for tutoring services.  Tutoring companies will invoice the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District for the services they provide for your child.  Cost per hour varies by tutoring company.  There is a maximum dollar amount for services allowed which is identified by the Ohio Department of Education for students in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District.  The amount identified for the 2011-2012 school year is $1,291.79.  As you select and contact the service provider, you are encouraged to ask about the number of hours your child will receive in tutoring services as determined by the maximum amount allowed divided by the service provider’s hourly rate.

My child has other needs. Is he/she eligible for tutoring?
Children with special needs are eligible for tutoring. However, not all SES providers can accommodate children with disabilities or children who are learning the English language. Check the listing or call the SES provider for more information.

How do I choose an SES provider?

1. After reviewing this information, you are encouraged to contact a supplemental service provider for more information.  A set of questions is provided as a link below to help you compare the various options that are available. 
2. Complete the application and list your top two choices of service providers.  The application includes a release of information section that allows the District to share relevant assessment information with your choice of service providers.  DO NOT RETURN THE APPICATION TO YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL.  Please note that if maximum capacity has been met, students will be prioritized on the basis of need across specific grade levels.
3. Upon receiving the application, we will forward your application and child’s assessment data to your choice of service providers in the order you listed.  If the provider(s) you choose decide(s) not to provide services to the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Schools, you will be contacted to choose an alternate provider.  We will make every effort to arrange tutoring services for your child.
4. The provider you choose will be given a copy of the application you submitted with your contact information.
5. You must meet with the SES provider to develop and sign a Student Learning Plan for your child. The SES provider will contact you to arrange a time to meet.  The Student Learning Plan sets goals for your child which the instructor will use to guide the tutoring sessions.
6. Once the Student Learning Plan is completed and signed by the parent/guardian and provider, it is to be submitted to Kelly Stukus, Coordinator of Elementary Literacy, 2155 Miramar Blvd, University Heights, OH 44118 for approval and processing.  Tutoring begins only after the Student Learning Plan is completed, submitted by the SES provider and approved by the District.

Other Important Information 

• Should your contact information change, please contact both the provider and the CH-UH Literacy Department at 320-2330. 
• The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Schools is providing the booklet of Supplemental Educational Services as a service to parents. The information in the booklet was supplied by the service providers. We are not responsible for changes in times, locations, or services.  
• Services providers are approved by the Ohio Department of Education. 

Contact Information
Please feel free to contact the Literacy Department at 320-2330 if you have questions about these services.

1. SES Ohio Department of Education approved providers
2. Letter to Families
3. Provider Comparison Sheet
4. SES Provider Booklet
5. Provider Selection Form