Supplemental educational services

To learn about Supplemental Educational Services, you may contact:
Your child's teacher, school principal or other staff in your child's school.
Your school district Title I office.
The U.S. Department of Education, toll-free 1-888-814-6252 www.nochildleftbehind.gov www.ed.gov
Georgia Department of Education 1858 Twin Towers East Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Tel (404) 656-2800 Fax (404) 651-6867 toll free 1-800-311-3627 www.doe.k12.ga.us
National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education: www.ncpie.org Tel. (703) 359-8973
Your local Parental Information and Resource Center: www.pirc-info.net/pirc.asp Tel. (404) 897-2973
Building relationships
is the key to improving
student achievement!

Georgia Department of Education
Title I Programs 1858 Twin Towers East Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Tel (404) 656-4028 Tel (800) 311-3627 (GA)
FAX (404) 651-9111
The Georgia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
2006

SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL
SERVICES
We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.
Kathy Cox, State Superintendent of Schools
www.gadoe.org

What are Supplemental Educational Services?
Supplemental Educational Services (SES) are free tutoring and academic enrichment services mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. SES are high quality, research-based educational programs. These services provide additional academic instruction, which are offered outside of the regular school day. The service is designed to increase the academic achievement of low-income students who attend qualifying schools.
Why Supplemental Educational Services?
SES are intended to help students increase their academic achievement, particularly in reading, language arts, and mathematics.
Who can receive Supplemental Educational Services?
Students who are eligible for free or reduced price meals and who are enrolled in Title I schools that have been placed on the state's "Needs Improvement" list for two or more years qualify for SES. Your school district will notify you if your child is eligible.

Supplemental Educational Services may include:
One-on-one tutoring sessions Small skill-building classes Computerbased instruction
Supplemental Educational Services provide extra help to:
Meet the child's academic needs Build upon ideas introduced at school
Supplemental Educational Services for students must take place:
Before and after school On weekends During the summer Never during school hours
How do I find a Supplemental Educational Services
program for my child?
Your school district will give you a list of state-approved providers that are offering SES in your area. You may also visit the Georgia Department of Education website at www.doe.k12.ga.us. You must choose from the approved providers' list. Contact your local school district if you need help selecting a provider.
Who can provide service?
Private for-profit and non-profit businesses Faith and community-based organizations Public schools (including charter schools) Private schools School districts Educational service agencies Institution of Higher Learning (IHE) Regional Educational Service Agencies (RESA)

Questions parents should ask Supplemental Educational
Services providers.
How qualified is your staff? When, where, and how often will my child receive
service? What is your hourly rate? Will you provide transportation? What will you use to measure my child's progress? What instructional program will you use during the
tutorial sessions? How often will you notify me of my child's progress? What safety measures do you have in place? How long have you provided tutorial services?
Share the experience...
Establish a positive relationship with your child's teacher.
Attend parent-teacher conferences. Attend parent organization meetings, i.e.
PTA/PTO, advisory councils and school improvement teams. Join parent groups. Attend scheduled events at your child's school (i.e. assemblies, performances, sport events, celebrations, recognition and award ceremonies). Volunteer your services when possible. Participate in learning activities at home. Read all information items pertaining to your school and child's education. Read all school notices and letters (follow-up is important).