Supplemental Educational Services (SES)

MISSION:

To provide academic support to economically disadvantaged students in public schools not making “Annual Yearly Progress” for the second consecutive year. We address the social and emotional needs of students as well as academic achievement. Our SES services integrate these goals into instructional strategies building on student interest, cultural orientation and learning styles. Academic instruction builds on school curriculum and ultimately supports district and state goals for WASL improvement. Our curriculum engages students with hands-on activities and games designed to build academic success in a fun, learning environment. Services are limited to qualifying schools and students. We are currently serving middle school students at the African American Academy (AAA), a public school in South Seattle.

Key Components

1. Program consists of two one-hour small group sessions per week. Half-hour individual sessions are scheduled according to individual need.
2. Small groups and one-on-one tutoring for optimal individualized attention.
3. Lesson plans address Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALR’s) and Grade Level Expectations (GLE’s).
4. Academic support for reading and writing components of WASL testing.
5. Students are encouraged to analyze and express ideas from reading.
6. For continuity, lessons incorporate school curriculum and strategies whenever practical.
7. Reading strategies from the 1000 hours Reading Program are also incorporated into the curriculum.
8. Students are supported in developing an attitude for success.
9. Communication between program staff, families and the school’s staff and faculty.

For information or applications please call, Natalie Ramsey, at 206.461.3792 Ext. 3015.