SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

What does SES mean?

The Federal Government passed the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 (20 U.S.C. 6316) in order to provide additional academic instruction to underperforming schools.  This would include tutoring, remediation, small classes all to exist outside of the regular school day.  When a school falls into Year 2 PI (Program Improvement), the Local Education Agency (LEA) is to provide SES services to qualifying students. 

SES Content Requirements:

·         Must be aligned with California State content standards and instructional materials

·         Must be aligned with each district’s curriculum

·         Must be research – based

·         Must be designed to increase student achievement

SES Eligibility:

• Only students who are “low income” are eligible
• Only students attending a school in Year Two of Program Improvement

SES Providers:

• Must be State-approved on a two year cycle
• Must require employees to have background checks including fingerprints and tuberculosis clearance
• Must show proof of liability insurance
• Must demonstrate effectiveness of academic growth