Intro
Louisiana’s High Dosage Tutoring program benefits public school students in grades K - 5 in literacy and math, with high dosages of intense tutoring during the school day, three days a week.
Studyville is proud to be a state-approved tutoring provider for Louisiana's high-dosage tutoring program, offering top-tier educational support tailored to meet state standards. Our expert tutors are dedicated to delivering personalized, impactful instruction that aligns with Louisiana's rigorous curriculum requirements. With a commitment to excellence and proven results, Studyville is uniquely positioned to help districts achieve their educational goals.
About the Program
High Dosage Tutoring (HDT) is a research-based instructional model that explicitly addresses students’ unfinished learning from core instruction and leverages extra time to prepare students for grade-level content in math and reading. Act 771 of the 2024 Louisiana Legislative Session requires school day embedded tutoring for certain Kindergarten through 5th-grade students. This document serves as a resource for the student eligibility, tutoring requirements, family reporting, scheduling, school system plan submission and reporting, and funding guidance all in alignment with Act 771.
Student Eligibility: The following K-5 students are eligible for the Accelerate: HDT program:
- Kindergarten through 3rd-grade students who score Below and Well Below on the statewide literacy screener
- Kindergarten through 3rd-grade students who score Below Proficiency on a numeracy screener/curriculum-embedded diagnostics
- 4th through 5th grade students who score Unsatisfactory, Approaching Basic, and Basic on LEAP in math and/or ELA
Program Requirements: For the eligible students, Act 771 requires one of the following:
- Students are placed in the class of a highly effective teacher in that identified content area.
- Students receive high dosage tutoring as outlined below.
Tutoring Requirements: The Accelerate: HDT model requires that tutoring should begin no later than 30 days after the student is identified as eligible.
- include direct instruction, utilize formative assessments throughout the school year, and align with Tier I instruction and grade-level content.
- persist over a period of at least 10 weeks.
- take place at least 3 times a week.
- last for approximately 30 minutes per session (or less if developmentally appropriate).
- consist of groups of no more than 4 students.
- be led by a consistent tutor or small group of tutors.
- be embedded within the school day.
- be provided in person or virtually.
- utilize materials on the LDOE ’s approved curriculum list, including materials created or provided by the LDOE.
Tutor Qualifications: Individuals designated as tutors must meet one of the following qualifications:
- Person trained in High-Quality Instructional Materials
- Staff of a tutoring provider
Why Should You Choose Studyville for Your Students?
- Proven Success Through Historical Data
Studyville has a track record of delivering successful tutoring outcomes. Our historical data demonstrates our ability to significantly improve student performance, ensuring that your district’s investment in high-dosage tutoring yields positive results.
- Efficient Recruitment, Hiring, Training, and Retention
We have a streamlined process for recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining a large team of qualified tutors in a short time frame. This efficiency ensures that we can scale quickly to meet the demands of your district’s high-dosage tutoring needs.
- Comprehensive Organizational Structure
Our well-established plan includes:
- District Managers: Oversee program implementation and ensure alignment with district goals.
- Lead Tutors: Provide support and mentorship to tutors, ensuring high-quality instruction.
- Tutors: Deliver effective, targeted tutoring sessions for students.
- Strong Communication with Families
We prioritize transparent and effective communication with families to keep them informed about their child’s progress and any upcoming tutoring sessions.
- Local Presence in Louisiana
Unlike competitors who may hire out-of-state tutors, we focus on employing tutors from the regions where we operate, ensuring that we invest in local talent and maintain strong community ties. This also ensures that your tax dollars for the High Dosage Tutoring Program stay in your district.
- In-Person Tutoring Focus
We offer high-dosage tutoring exclusively in person, which has been shown to be more effective than online alternatives for building relationships and ensuring accountability.
- Deep Community Understanding
Our team’s local presence and experience in Louisiana communities allow us to tailor our services to meet the unique needs of students and families in your district.
Choosing Studyville means partnering with a dedicated, experienced, and locally invested team that is committed to achieving the best outcomes for your students through high-dosage tutoring.
Sample Session Summary
Material
LDOE provided resources can be found in the Literacy Library and Math Library.
Materials: Schools should be intentional with materials used during tutoring sessions.
Materials must be on the LDOE’s approved curriculum list or have been created or provided by the LDOE. A full list of materials can be found in the 2024-2025 Accelerate: High Dosage Tutoring Workbook on the Materials tab.
Studyville’s Highly Effective Tutors will adhere to LDOE’s materials and content requirement while intentionally aligning with what is taught in the classroom providing continuity of language and grade level work. This methodology ensures greater success for the students we are serving.
Timeline
Week of July 22: Allocation amounts given to the districts by LDOE
September 15: Workbook plan due
By choosing Studyville, you will have full access to our top leadership team members, who will be there to help you get the most out of this program.
Team
Amanda Martin, CEO
Paige Gagliano
Chief of Educational Partnerships and High Dosage Solutions
Baxter Francis, COO
