Approved Vendor Directory

High-Quality Tutoring Programs

Ohio House Bill 583 (134th GA) requires the development of a list of tutoring programs that the Department considers to be of high-quality and have the potential to accelerate learning for students in the areas of English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.  

Evaluation Process

The programs on the resulting list have been determined by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to be of high-quality and have the potential to accelerate learning for students in the areas of English Language arts, mathematics science and social studies.

All vendors listed in this directory indicated they provide a comprehensive tutoring program that includes the six “Key Components of High-Quality Tutoring,” including:

  • Use of high-quality instructional materials;
  • Instruction aligned with research on effective teaching and learning;
  • Integration of high-dosage tutoring practices;
  • Use of data-driven instruction;
  • Hiring quality tutors; and
  • Demonstrated effectiveness.

The Department utilized a scoring rubric to evaluate all applications. All complete and timely submissions were evaluated by three qualified reviewers selected by the Department. Upon review of all applications and reviewer scores, applications receiving a score of 75% advanced to the High-Quality Tutoring Programs list. Applications scoring less than 75% did not advance, although applicants may apply again in subsequent application windows.

No school district or school shall be required to use a tutoring program on the list.   
While this list of high-quality programs is intended to be a helpful resource, schools and districts are best equipped to know the specific needs of students and select appropriate tutoring programs and may select any tutoring provider of their choice, including providers not on the list.

The providers below meet the criteria of the Expanding Opportunities for Each Child (EOEC) grant program high-quality academic tutoring provider requirements. Schools receiving EOEC funds may utilize funding for these tutoring providers.

Click on a provider below to learn more about the services offered. 

Air Reading
Air Tutors
Amplify Education Inc. 
BookNook Inc. 
Brainfuse
Catapult Learning West 
Cignition Inc. 
Edmentum
Hoot Reading
Huntington Learning Center
Ignite Reading PBC
Lindamood-Bell
Littera Education
OnYourMark Education
Princeton Review
Saga Education
SmartStart Education
Third Space Learning
Tutored by Teachers
TutorSmart - Toledo
Varsity Tutors for Schools

Air Reading

Contact Information: hello@airreadingclass.com
Grade Levels Served: 1-6
Tutoring Content Provided: English Language Arts
Service Delivery Model: Virtual
Brief Summary of Services: Air Reading helps rural schools in Ohio meet staffing needs and improve student reading scores. We provide schools with high-quality, reliable, consistent tutoring focused specifically on reading from 1st to 6th grade. The same certified Air Reading teachers will meet the same students online 4 times a week, 40 minutes each time in small groups, and teach them how to read and read fluently, based on the Science of Reading with ongoing assessments.

Please see Air Reading' printable handout for more information.

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Air Tutors, LLC

Contact: hello@airtutors.org
Grade Leves Served: K-12
Tutoring Content Provided: Math, Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Science
Service Delivery Model: Virtual
Brief Summary of Services: Air Tutors is a leader in the field of high impact tutoring models as we launched the country’s first online high-dosage tutoring program back in 2017—long before the pandemic. Our interactive experience developed in 2016 and, within the prestigious private school and boarding school arena, we polished a research-driven tutoring and mentoring model with the goal of helping all students reach their full potential through high-quality, personalized instruction coupled with expert educators.

Please see Air Tutors' printable handout for more information.

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Amplify Education Inc.

Contact: ohiotutoring@amplify.com
Grade Levels Served: K-6
Tutoring Content Provided: English language arts
Service Delivery Model: Virtual
Summary of Services:  Amplify’s tutoring offerings support districts in closing foundational literacy skills gaps for K–6 students through research-based, proven high-impact tutoring. The Amplify Tutoring solution is grounded in Amplify’s gold-standard assessment mCLASS® and research-backed mCLASS Intervention.

Amplify tutors provide live, small group, virtual tutoring sessions three times per week for 30-minute sessions. Amplify provides tutoring, training, HQIM materials with assessments and program management. Key Components include:

  • K-6 students, groups of up to 4;
  • (3) 30 minute sessions per week;
  • During, before, and afterschool options;
  • Data-driven groupings and embedded progress monitoring using mCLASS DIBELS;
  • Research-backed lessons aligned to the science of reading using mCLASS Intervention;
  • Comprehensively trained, caring, consistent tutors; and
  • Dedicated Program Manager.

Please see Amplify's printable handout for more information.

***This provider meets the criteria of the Expanding Opportunities for Each Child (EOEC) grant program high-quality academic tutoring provider requirements. Schools receiving EOEC funds are able to utilize funding for this tutoring provider.

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BookNook Inc.

Contact: hello@booknook.com
Grade Levels Served: K-8
Tutoring Content Provided: English language arts
Service Delivery Model: Virtual
Summary of Services: BookNook provides high-impact literacy tutoring for K-8 students at scale. Key components include:

  • K-8 students, one-on-one, small group, synchronous (live sessions);
  • At least 2-3 sessions per week, 30-minutes;
  • Before, during, after school, summer program options;
  • Well-trained, vetted, consistent tutors;
  • High-quality instruction materials aligned to Ohio state standards and Science of Reading;
  • Assessment and reporting: formative assessment, impact and outcomes by individual students, schools and districts;
  • Equity-based pricing, Title I flexibility; and
  • Spanish language support.

Please see BookNook's printable handout for more information.

***This provider meets the criteria of the Expanding Opportunities for Each Child (EOEC) grant program high-quality academic tutoring provider requirements. Schools receiving EOEC funds are able to utilize funding for this tutoring provider.

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Brainfuse, LLC

Contact: Chris Bronis (cbronis@brainfuse.com)
Grade Levels Served: K-12
Tutoring Content Provided: English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies
Service Delivery Model: Virtual
Summary of Services:  Brainfuse offers high-quality tutoring for K-12 students in all core subjects. Brainfuse has demonstrated success increasing student learning gains through research-based and time-tested tutoring approaches. Essential aspects of Brainfuse tutoring include: 

  • One-on-one or small group (3-4) tutoring sessions
  • At least 3 sessions (30 – 60 minutes each) a week
  • Live video and two-way audio
  • Bilingual support
  • Before, during, or after school scheduling options
  • Individualized learning plans
  • Highly qualified, trained, and consistent tutors
  • Dedicated program manager
  • Dedicated program manager

Catapult Learning West

Contact: Becky.Kelly@catapultlearning.com
Grade Levels Served: K-8
Tutoring Content Provided: Mathematics, English language arts
Service Delivery Model: On Campus Tutoring
Summary of Services: High-Dosage Tutoring solutions that are designed for students in grades K-8 to reinforce foundational skills due to disrupted learning time. Key components include:
  • K-8 students, small groups;
  • Literacy and Math program options;
  • Curriculum aligned with Science of Reading;
  • Before, during, afterschool, weekends and summer delivery;
  • 3 sessions per week minimum;
  • 45+ minutes per session; and
  • Assessments: diagnostic, formative, interim, summative.

Please see Catapult Learning West's printable handout  for more information.

***This provider meets the criteria of the Expanding Opportunities for Each Child (EOEC) grant program high-quality academic tutoring provider requirements. Schools receiving EOEC funds are able to utilize funding for this tutoring provider.

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Cignition Inc.

Contact: dalcaraz@cignition.com or Mark Mobley
Grade Levels Served: K-12
Tutoring Content Provided: Mathematics, English language arts

Service Delivery Model: Virtual

Summary of Services: Cignition delivers high-impact K-12 tutoring, led by experienced educators who produce proven, repeatable results in student success. Their research-based approach focuses on data-informed instruction and collaborative learning, encouraging student-to-student interaction to build deep conceptual understanding. Key components include:

  • Both 1:1 and small group instruction (up to 4);
  • Science of Reading approach to ELA;
  • Data-informed instruction using formative assessment;
  • Majority of tutors are current or formerly certified teachers;
  • Comprehensive reporting dashboard for attendance, engagement and mastery progress; and
  • English Learner supports.

Please see Cignition Inc.'s printable handout for more information.

***This provider meets the criteria of the Expanding Opportunities for Each Child (EOEC) grant program high-quality academic tutoring provider requirements. Schools receiving EOEC funds are able to utilize funding for this tutoring provider.

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Edmentum

Contact: info@edmentum.com or 800.447.5286 (Please press 2 for our Sales Department)
Grade Levels Served: K-12
Tutoring Content Provided: English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies

Service Delivery Model: Virtual
Summary of Services: Level up tiered intervention support and maximize student growth with Edmentum's high-quality Targeted Skills Instruction. Edmentum's qualified educators have a deep understanding of data analysis and intervention instruction. Interactive K–12 lessons, practice, and assessments aligned with Ohio Academic Learning Standards allow for targeted support. High-dosage tutoring is offered with three or more sessions per week. Sessions are 20-40 minutes each with a max student-to-teacher ratio of 4:1.

Please see Edmentum's Ohio webpage for more information.

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Hoot Reading

Contact: By email to Rebecca Asper or by phone at 833-789-4668
Grade-Level Served: K-5
Tutoring Content Provided: English language arts
Service Delivery Model:
Summary of Services: Hoot Reading is the leading online tutoring service providing 1:1, evidence-based literacy instruction with qualified teachers, at scale. Hoot Reading’s technology was incubated at Sesame Workshop (the creators of Sesame Street) and intentionally designed to improve literacy outcomes for students.

All lessons take place with teachers who hold a B.Ed or higher and have classroom experience. High-impact programs are based on assessment-informed instruction allowing each student to receive a customized instructional pathway to address their individual needs.

Please see Hoot Reading's printable handout for more information.

***This provider meets the criteria of the Expanding Opportunities for Each Child (EOEC) grant program high-quality academic tutoring provider requirements. Schools receiving EOEC funds are able to utilize funding for this tutoring provider.

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Huntington Learning Center

Contact: Scott Alexander or Madhukar Velide
Grade-Level Served: K-12
Tutoring Content Provided: Mathematics and ELA
Service Delivery Model: Huntington Learning Center’s high dosage K-12 tutoring and test prep programs are flexible and can be administered in 2:1 or 3:1 ratios:
  • In-person at school (before, during or after);
  • At a Huntington Learning Center; or
  • Both online and in-person.

Summary of Services: Huntington builds academic skills, confidence and motivation with proven academic programs. This learning center is accredited by Middle States Association and Huntington’s tutors are certified. Huntington pinpoints the student’s strengths and weaknesses to build an individualized program to meet their needs, beginning with an academic evaluation. With nearly 50-years of experience, Huntington’s mission is to give every student the best education possible. Key components include:

  • Proven, results-driven methodology;
  • High dosage tutoring in 2:1 or 3:1 ratios;
  • Prescriptive approach with evaluations at the start and conclusion of the program;
  • Science of Reading approach;
  • Individualized learning plans;
  • Instructed by certified teachers; and
  • Accreditation by Middle States Association (MSA).

Please see Huntington Learning Center's printable handout for more information.

***This provider meets the criteria of the Expanding Opportunities for Each Child (EOEC) grant program high-quality academic tutoring provider requirements. Schools receiving EOEC funds are able to utilize funding for this tutoring provider.

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Ignite Reading PBC

Contact Information: Contact Ignite Reading
Grade Levels Served: K-8
Tutoring Content Provided: English Language Arts
Service Delivery Model: Virtual

Brief Summary of Services: Ignite Reading delivers one-to-one virtual tutoring that teaches K—12th graders the foundational skills they need to become confident, fluent readers. Ignite pairs developing readers with expert reading tutors who provide daily, 15-minute, Science of Reading-based instruction that rapidly closes decoding gaps. Districts partner with Ignite Reading for Tier 2 and Tier 3 instruction that gives students the targeted support to successfully master foundational reading skills.

Please see Ignite Reading's printable handout for more information.

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Lindamood-Bell 

Contact Information: For more information, call 800-233-1819 or email support.forschools@lindamoodbell.com.
Grade Levels Served: K-12
Tutoring Content Provided: English Language Arts and Math
Service Delivery Model: Virtual

Brief Summary of Services: Lindamood-Bell utilizes unique programs authored by our co-founders. While traditional tutoring programs focus on content instruction, Lindamood-Bell programs focus on the sensory-cognitive processing necessary for reading, comprehension, and math. Our programs are widely used and evidence-based. Lindamood-Bell Learning Center on Campus (LCOC) partnerships feature direct instruction in these programs—our team is available on-site or online, providing daily intervention that changes learning.

Please see Lindamood-Bell's printable handout for more information.

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Littera Education Inc

Ohio-Specific Webpage
Contact Information: Scott Milburn (scott@litteraeducation.com)
Grade Levels Served: K-12
Tutoring Content Provided: English Language Arts and Math
Service Delivery Model: Virtual
Brief Summary of Services: Littera offers high-impact tutoring services in math and reading. Littera’s corps of qualified and trained tutors utilize the Littera Virtual Classroom (LVC), a safe and secure learning environment with live audio and video, ensuring that students and tutors can connect face-to-face for active participation and relationship-building. The LVC is part of our innovative online Tutoring Management System platform, which provides real-time, customizable dashboard reports, including session attendance, student feedback, skill progress, and student engagement data.

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OnYourMark Education

OnYourMark Education Webpage
Contact Information: Vincent Gay 
Managing Director of New Partner Development
Phone: 937-248-4544
Brief Summary of Services: OnYourMark Education closes reading gaps with positive student-tutor relationships and research-based instructional practices rooted in the Science of Reading. A randomized control trial study conducted in SY 2022-23 by Stanford University’s National Student Support Accelerator (NSSA) proves that OnYourMark's virtual tutoring for K-5 significantly improves student reading skills. OnYourMark students gained 26 extra days learning letter sounds (K) and 51 extra days in decoding (1st grade).

Please see OnYourMark Education's printable handout for more information.

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Princeton Review

Contact: By email to Dan Howarth or by phone at 919-391-6084
Grade-Level Served: 9-12
Tutoring Content Provided: Mathematics
Service Delivery Model: 

Summary of Services: With a combined 65-year track record of driving student success, The Princeton Review® and Tutor.com have purpose-built a high-dosage tutoring offering that incorporates the very best of our comprehensive curricula, proven student engagement strategies, effective tutoring methodology and award-winning LEO™ academic platform. Based on rigorous research from Brown University’s Annenberg Institute, their high dosage tutoring in Algebra I closely aligns with the findings and recommendations presented with features including:

  • Lessons at least 3 times per week in a single academic subject;
  • Tutors instructing up to 4 students at a time during the school day;
  • Students taking regular formative assessments to allow tutors to tailor their instruction to individual needs;
  • Students and tutors working together consistently over time to foster accelerated, relational learning; and
  • Tutors using high-quality instructional materials curated by The Princeton Review.

Please see Princeton Review’s printable handout for more information.

***This provider meets the criteria of the Expanding Opportunities for Each Child (EOEC) grant program high-quality academic tutoring provider requirements. Schools receiving EOEC funds are able to utilize funding for this tutoring provider.

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Saga Education

Contact Information:
Maryellen Leneghan
Chief State & District Partnerships Officer
Email: mleneghan@saga.org
Phone: 440-552-1994
Grade Levels Served: 6-12
Tutoring Content Provided: Math
Service Delivery Model: Virtual

Brief Summary of Services: Saga Education, a national non profit, is a pioneer of high-impact math tutoring. Saga’s HIT model is rooted in evidence-based strategies that incorporate the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. Saga provides districts with the following scope of support to help plan, launch, and implement high-impact tutoring programs within their schools:

  • Program design: duration, frequency, ratio, and modality
  • Personnel: support with hiring tutors & staff, access to vetted high-quality tutors trained by Saga to be hired by the school/district 
  • High-quality instructional materials: 6-12th grade math tutorial curriculum, embedded ELL & IEP supports, aligned with state standards and exams
  • Tutor training: pre-service training covering the fundamental skills to deliver high-quality tutorials
  • In-service coaching: ongoing professional development sessions, quarterly observation cycles with tailored feedback for district wide tutoring implementation
  • Saga Connect (used when tutors are live online/remote): live-online tutoring platform designed to reflect the in-person tutoring experience as closely as possible, interactive user dashboard, data reporting system
  • Data checkpoints: implementation strategies based on program metrics for quality assurance
  • Stakeholder collaboration: regular communication with program leaders and school/district staff for progress monitoring and updates

Please see Saga Education's printable handout for more information.

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SmartStart Education

Contact: Info@smartstarteducation.com or by phone at 888-262-1059
Grade-Level Served: K-12
Tutoring Content Provided: English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies
Service Delivery Model: In-person

Summary of Services: SmartStart Education, LLC seeks to provide all students with the tools, resources and attention needed to maximize their potential. SmartStart provides exceptional in-person tutoring in Mathematics and English language arts for Ohio students in grades K-12, including Special Education and EL students. Founded in 2007, SmartStart has tutored over 35,000 students who have demonstrated average annual test score increases of over 24%. SmartStart is nationally renowned for its engaging, in-person instruction, excellent program management, attentive customer service, quality curriculum materials and dedicated staff.

Please see SmartStart Education’s printable handout for more information.

***This provider meets the criteria of the Expanding Opportunities for Each Child (EOEC) grant program high-quality academic tutoring provider requirements. Schools receiving EOEC funds are able to utilize funding for this tutoring provider.

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Third Space Learning

Contact: By email Rob Langman or by phone 929-298-4593
Grade-Level Served: K-8
Tutoring Content Provided: Mathematics
Service Delivery Model: Virtual

Summary of Services: Third Space Learning provides scheduled online one-on-one math tutoring for schools using structured, research-based instructional materials. All lesson content is personalized for individual students, aligned to Ohio's Learning Standards for Mathematics and delivered by STEM specialist tutors. Schools select which students to support, and Third Space Learning provides a scalable, accessible and cost-effective way to provide high-quality one-on-one math instruction for multiple students at once.

Please see Third Space Learning’s printable handout for more information.

***This provider meets the criteria of the Expanding Opportunities for Each Child (EOEC) grant program high-quality academic tutoring provider requirements. Schools receiving EOEC funds are able to utilize funding for this tutoring provider.

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TutorSmart - Toledo

Contact Information: info@tutorsmart-toledo.org
Grade Levels Served: K-8
Tutoring Content Provided: English Language Arts and Math
Service Delivery Model: Virtual and On-Campus Tutoring

Brief Summary of Services: TutorSmart provides high-impact tutoring programs for school districts, aiming to close literacy and math gaps for students in grades K-8. The program utilizes the district's own teachers to deliver tutoring sessions. Key features of TutorSmart include:

  • Flexible delivery options: Tutoring can be conducted either before or after school hours, in-person or virtually.
  • Small group instruction: Tutors work in-person with groups of 4-8 students, using a centers-based rotation model during each session.
  • Personalized instruction: Students' progress is monitored weekly, allowing tutors to tailor their instruction to individual student needs.
  • Expert coaching: Teachers receive support from literacy & math coaches who help them understand data and connect student needs with evidence-based reading and math strategies.

Please see TutorSmart-Toledo's printable handout for more information.

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Tutored by Teachers

Contact: Rahul Kalita
Grade-Level Served: K-12
Tutoring Content Provided: Mathematics and English language arts
Service Delivery Model: Virtual
Summary of Services: Tutored by Teachers (TbT) provides virtual high-dosage tutoring in Mathematics and English language arts, powered by a tutor community featuring thousands of highly qualified, U.S.-credentialed and experienced classroom teachers. TbT programs target unfinished learning, skill acceleration and enriched learning by forming data-driven student small groups and using data to select focus standards. Programs consist of multiple 30 to 60-minute lessons per week pre-scheduled for a semester or school year, which maximizes learning time and facilitates meaningful relationships.

TbT’s research-based virtual intervention model consistently drives student outcomes, at scale. They deliver double-digit gains on standards-aligned assessments such as iReady and Lavinia. A recent study of NWEA data for an Indianapolis Public Schools tutoring program that served 1,600+ students shows students who participated in TbT tutoring grew 10 points more in Math than students who did not receive TbT tutoring, and 12 points more in Literacy than students who did not receive TbT tutoring. Key Components Include:

  • K-12, small groups of up to 5 students per Teacher-Tutor;
  • Customized programming aligned to Ohio State Standards and Science of Reading;
  • 30-60 minute sessions, at least two times per week for semester/full year;
  • Flexible scheduling - TbT can schedule tutoring during the school day, before or after school and weekends;
  • Content alignment ranging from standards alignment to full reinforcement of classroom curriculum;
  • Vacancy support programs delivering core instruction to help schools facing teacher shortages;
  • Summer Academy program (4-5 weeks) designed to give students the opportunity to master unfinished learning and set them up for a successful school year;
  • Vetted Teacher-Tutors with U.S.-classroom experience (60% with graduate degrees in education, 52% with Special Ed or EL and 12 years average classroom experience);
  • Comprehensive data reporting; and
  • Supports for Students with Disabilities and English Learners.

Please see TbT’s printable handout for more information.

***This provider meets the criteria of the Expanding Opportunities for Each Child (EOEC) grant program high-quality academic tutoring provider requirements. Schools receiving EOEC funds are able to utilize funding for this tutoring provider.

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Varsity Tutors for Schools

Contact: By email k12partnerships@varsitytutors.com or by phone 1-800-908-4110
Grade Levels Served: K-12
Tutoring Content Provided: Mathematics and English Language Arts
Service Delivery Model: Virtual

Summary of Services: Varsity Tutors for Schools is a leading provider of high-impact virtual tutoring solutions that scale across a school or district. Schools have access to On Demand Tutoring, 1-on-1 or small group High-Dosage Tutoring and Teacher Assigned Tutoring. All tutoring is delivered on the engaging Live Learning Platform. Varsity Tutors' virtual model, tutor matching approach and proprietary platform allow for a highly personalized instructional experience with all the tools students need to succeed. Their platform includes assessments, reporting and asynchronous instructional practice in addition to direct, live instruction. Varsity Tutors supports school districts with tutor recruitment and matching across their team of 40,000 US-based tutors, initial orientation and training, account set-up, configuration and instructional delivery facilitated via their proprietary platform. Adaptive diagnostics and ongoing assessments help pinpoint students' needs, create individualized learning plans, inform tutoring sessions and track student progress. Schools have access to on demand, chat-based tutoring, along with a flexible bank of hours to quickly scale up or ramp down 1:1 or small group tutoring for individual students, or groups of students with similar needs. Other solutions in the suite include personalized tutoring for distance learners and students who need additional support catching-up to grade level; and Special Education tutors for students who qualify for services (IEP/504). These solutions are delivered on the Live Learning Platform that combines face-to-face video and a shared workspace with interactive tools for an engaging, personalized learning experience.

***This provider meets the criteria of the Expanding Opportunities for Each Child (EOEC) grant program high-quality academic tutoring provider requirements. Schools receiving EOEC funds are able to utilize funding for this tutoring provider.

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Note: Neither the State of Ohio nor the Ohio Department of Education endorses or recommends textbooks, publishers or programs. Parents should contact their local boards of education to raise any concerns they may have regarding the use of tutoring programs because the Department does not have jurisdiction on determining what type of tutoring programs are used in the classroom or what fees are assessed by districts . Districts should work with parents in addressing their concerns and consider such concerns.

Tutoring providers that would like to be considered for this list can contact Tutoring@education.ohio.gov or visit the Accelerating Learning Through High-Quality Tutoring Programs webpage.

Last Modified: 10/8/2024 10:22:49 AM