Stamford Public Schools Supplemental Education Services
What is SES?
- Part of the No Child Left Behind Act
- Supplemental Educational Services are additional academic instruction designed to increase the academic achievement of eligible students who attend Title I Schools.
- Free tutoring services designed to help students in identified
Title I schools
(2nd year and beyond) improve academically - May include tutoring, remediation and other educational interventions
- Provided outside the regular school day
- Eligible families choose a provider from a list developed by the State Department of Education
- School districts pay directly for services
- Must be in line with state academic standards and connected to the school district's instructional program
SES benefits students by:
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Improving student achievement and work habits
- Meeting specific student learning needs
- Improving social and behavioral skills
- Supporting schools that are working to improve the academic achievement of all students
Providers can be:
- For-profit companies
- Non profit groups
- Local community programs
- Colleges or universities
- National organizations
- Faith-based groups
- Private and charter schools
- Public schools and districts not identified as in need of improvement
Our Mission
Statement:
"The Stamford Public
Schools prepares each and every student for higher education & success
in the 21st Century"
Dr. Joshua P. Starr Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
Stamford Public Schools Supplemental Education Services - 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06902
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