Future of free tutoring at MCPS

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[Post New]04/01/2023 08:53
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Anonymous
We’ve been taking advantage of the free vendor-provided tutoring for our child at MCPS. I’m trying to figure out for how long this will continue to be offered, and found this document on the MCPS website:

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/Resources/Files/agenda/cm/2023/20230216/20230216_EC1.pdf

Based on slide at 37, it looks like starting in 2025, it will only be available to the students who are most behind:

“For FY25:
○ Program will contain the most effective tutoring programs based on evaluation.
○ Serve only students two to three grade levels below & pathway for non-College
and Career ready students.”

Am I reading this right? If so it’s such a shame because it’s been so helpful.
[Post New]04/01/2023 08:56
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Anonymous
I just got a job with them... was wondering how much MCPS pays the company as compared to how much they pay the tutors ($20 an hour and no time for planning)

Also... anyone know what phonics program MCPS uses?
[Post New]04/01/2023 09:03
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Anonymous
MCPS can’t teach our kids in classrooms. For a carry of reasons, it’s not working.

This is almost like offering parents ‘school choice’ without the political push back of offering school vouchers in a heavily Democrat county.

So, taxpayers are now paying private companies to provide the education that MCPS cannot provide.

Parents and teachers like the program so I bet it gets extended.
[Post New]04/01/2023 10:36
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Anonymous
I wish it is in person program. Virtual program does not work with my kid at all.
[Post New]04/01/2023 10:43
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Anonymous
It's a shame it's only going to be available to students who are below grade level? That's such a shame, OP.
[Post New]04/01/2023 10:47
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:It's a shame it's only going to be available to students who are below grade level? That's such a shame, OP.

My point is that many kids who need it will lose it. Obviously if they have to cut it makes sense to give it only to the neediest kids. But endless snark is necessary to some people, I guess.

[Post New]04/01/2023 10:59
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Anonymous
I don't mind free tutoring for kids who are income eligible but there is no reason to offer for parents who can pay.
[Post New]04/01/2023 11:57
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:I don't mind free tutoring for kids who are income eligible but there is no reason to offer for parents who can pay.


MCPS probably pays a flat rate, so the only one advantaged by controlling the flow of students is the tutoring company.
[Post New]04/01/2023 15:55
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Anonymous
That’s too bad. I’m grateful for having it and hope we can just private pay some of the tutors we have.
[Post New]04/01/2023 15:56
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:I don't mind free tutoring for kids who are income eligible but there is no reason to offer for parents who can pay.


Many of us could not pay given how much tutors cost.
[Post New]04/01/2023 15:57
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It's a shame it's only going to be available to students who are below grade level? That's such a shame, OP.

My point is that many kids who need it will lose it. Obviously if they have to cut it makes sense to give it only to the neediest kids. But endless snark is necessary to some people, I guess.



The neediest students often get more in school supports. It’s the rest of ours that don’t draw attention that need it and will lose it. It’s been fantastic for my kid.
[Post New]04/02/2023 02:26
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:I just got a job with them... was wondering how much MCPS pays the company as compared to how much they pay the tutors ($20 an hour and no time for planning)

Also... anyone know what phonics program MCPS uses?


Why would you work a $20 job and not work $40 under the table
[Post New]04/02/2023 03:35
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I just got a job with them... was wondering how much MCPS pays the company as compared to how much they pay the tutors ($20 an hour and no time for planning)

Also... anyone know what phonics program MCPS uses?


Why would you work a $20 job and not work $40 under the table


Not everyone can get students easily. We have a huge range of tutors from retirees to college students.
[Post New]04/02/2023 20:47
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Anonymous
Haven't tried FEVTutor. TutorMe, which is virtual 1:1 tutoring doesn't seem so bad. Had a bit of a hiccup with our first match but now that we've got one it's good.

[Post New]04/28/2023 13:16
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Anonymous
So why is the tutoring not continuing into the summer?
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