Supplemental Educational Services
Service Summary Information
Upgrade Academics, Inc.
| 1. | Name of organization: | Upgrade Academics, Inc. |
| Primary location: | 5225 Sheridan Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 |
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| Contact information: (phone / email / website): |
www.upgradeacademics.org nclbtutoring@upgradeacademics.org |
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| LEAs where service will be provided: | -Buffalo -Lackawanna -Niagara Falls -Rochester -Jamestown |
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| 2. | Years provider has delivered service: | Since 2004 |
| 3. | Evidence that services have been effective: | Highly improved student performance in all areas. |
| 4. | Title of the instructional program, curriculum series to be used (if appropriate): | Can work on student’s classroom work or with our own resources, including Skillbuilders workbooks, flashcards, edhelper. |
| 5. | Grade level(s) the provider will serve: | K-12 |
| 6. | Content area(s) provider will serve: | Reading, Writing, and Math |
| 7. | Number of sessions provided per week, if applicable: | Up to 5 |
| 8. | Average length of each service session (minutes/hours): | 1-2 hours |
| 9. | Duration of the available service period (e.g. September 1 – June 30; September 1 – August 31; weekends only; summer school only; specific number of weeks or hours, other, etc;): | September 1 – August 31 |
| 10. | Type of instruction: | Groups of 3-8 students. In addition to native English speakers, Upgrade has an extensive focus on providing service to students with Limited English Proficiency. |
| 10a. | Description of methods and strategies for serving eligible students with disabilities: | Special education teachers available. |
| 10b. | Description of methods and strategies for serving eligible students with limited English proficiency: | Work with second language teachers or ESL graduate students. |
| 11. | Qualifications of the service provider(s)/instructor(s): | All tutors work under the supervision of a NYS certified teacher. |
| 12. | Reports to parents, teachers, and LEA (Content, frequency, method of delivery): | Quarterly written reports and conferences with parents. |
| 13. | Will transportation to the service location be provided at no charge if requested? (Note: LEAs are not required to provide or pay for transportation) | Yes, for students who attend 5 days/week, transportation is provided to the site. |
| 14. | Additional relevant information: | Excellent frequent informal contact with parents, teachers, and LEAs. |
Last Updated:
May 2, 2012