INNER BEAUTY TUTORING PROGRAM

Brief Program Summary: Tutoring/literacy and math services will be provided to raise the academic performance of school aged youth to a level consistent with state education standards. Services shall be provided in a manner that is age and developmentally appropriate, and consistent with the child’s academic ability and learning style, interpersonal characteristics and special needs. Children will be connected as appropriate with both formal and informal community supports, services and activities that promote their literacy skills. The child’s characteristics such as race, culture, ethnicity, language and personal history including child abuse and neglect will be considered when choosing or designing program interventions, materials and curriculum. The provider will develop an education plan to address the child’s literacy and math needs. A variety of activities and lessons shall be available to afford choice. Activities and lessons shall promote literacy skills and academic development and should demonstrate well-planned, flexible and responsive services. Services should include regular use of external resources such as libraries, museums and community educational sites. Services may also incorporate the use of video games and computers. The use of television and videos shall be strictly limited to a minimal portion of the child’s participation. Video games, computers, television and videos should be age and developmentally appropriate, supportive of the child’s educational goals, and the child should be monitored at all times when using these resources. The provider will develop a plan to engage the child, caregiver, and educator in the process. The plan will accommodate persons who are difficult to engage if necessary. The provider will clearly communicate and coordinate the child’s education plan goals with the caregiver and educator and will periodically and frequently give updates and review progress with them.