Dr. Homework partnering with Louisiana Tutoring to support Parents and Students!
The Louisiana Department of Education proudly announces the Steve Carter Tutoring Program to improve children’s literacy and/or math skills.
The Steve Carter Tutoring Program provides $1,500 digital vouchers to families of eligible K-12 public school students. Families use these vouchers to purchase high-quality Math & Reading tutoring services.
How do I apply?
Step 1: Sign Up with Louisiana Department of Education
Go to https://www.louisianatutoringinitiative.com/s/
At the bottom of the page, choose “Parent / Guardian”.
Enter the required information. Please note, you will need your LDOE Student ID number. This can be provided by the student’s school.
If your child is found to be eligible, you will be able to create your account and access a list of all participating tutors. Choose Dr Homework from the vendor list.
Once you have created a record for your child, you will have access to his/her “Student Dashboard” by simply logging in via the “LOGIN” button on the top right of your screen at any time.
Step 2: Once you have been approved for funds, click on the “Sign Up for Sessions Now” button below and fill out the form
Our team will be in contact with you to help you get signed up for your first session!
Student Eligibility
Introducing the Steve Carter Education Program—a unique opportunity for K-12 public and public charter school students to unlock their full academic potential!
This program is specifically designed to support students who need extra help to excel in literacy and math, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed.
Who’s Eligible to Participate in the Program?
The program is open to Louisiana residents only and available to K-12 grade students who are below reading and math proficiency. Eligibility is determined by the state assessment testing scores.
Grades K-3:
- Literacy & Math Support: If your child scored below proficient on the beginning-of-year screener in either literacy or math.
- Teacher Recommendation: Teachers can recommend students struggling in math, even if test scores are acceptable.
Grades 4-12:
- Literacy & Math Support: If your child scored below mastery in ELA or Math’s state assessments administered in the previous school year.
Maximize Your Child’s Potential
- Parent Notification: Parents or guardians will be notified if their child qualifies, with details on how the program can help.
- Comprehensive Support: Eligible students can receive tutoring in both reading and math, for well-rounded support.
- Funding Limit: The program offers up to $1,500 for tutoring services and a participating student may receive support in both reading and math, but the total for all services shall not exceed $1,500.
Our Key Features
Online Instruction
Access up to five online instruction sessions per month.
Unlimited Students
Add as many students as you want under one account.
Diagnostics
Diagnostic tests that include Reporting for student progress.
Instructors
Certified Tutors & Instructors with background check.
Alignment to School
Aligned to student grade level to keep students on track.
Keep Student On Track
Provides data to show student’s progress through current grade level and preparation for the next grade level.
Curriculum
Access ready-made lessons and instruction specifically directed to address student’s skills and needs.
Activities
Create and assign assessments, quizzes, practice and activities for at home instruction.
Get your Student Ahead
Opportunity to grow students by accessing advanced level course work.
How It Works
Live, Online, Small Group Tutoring
- Online small group tutoring allows students with similar misconceptions to join an online whiteboard with a qualified tutor.
- Recognize and reinforce student successes and growth.
- Purposeful discussion allows students to share their understandings with peers in a safe, positive environment.
- Access to ready-made assignments.
Diagnostics & Reporting
- Offers Data Driven culturally relevant lessons and learning objectives based on student benchmarks.
- Provides User Friendly Reports to assist tracking student’s progress and learning.
Quizzes & Activities
- Access to quizzes that provide insights into student skill needs.
- Access to assignments for print or tutorials.
FAQs
WHAT IS THE STEVE CARTER TUTORING PROGRAM?
The Steve Carter Tutoring Program provides $1,500 vouchers to families of eligible K-12 public school students. The digital vouchers can be used to purchase high-quality Math & Reading tutoring. The program is part of the Louisiana Tutoring Initiative. It is named after the late Baton Rouge State Representative Steve Carter and is the result of Act 415 of the 2021 Legislative Session (RS 17:4032.1).
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM?
The program is open to Louisiana residents only. It is available to K-12 grade students who are below reading and math proficiency. Eligibility is determined by the state assessment testing scores.
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY STUDENT IS ELIGIBLE?
School systems are identifying eligible students and will notify families if they are eligible. Your student’s school will send home information about the program and how to access the tutoring platform. You will register your student using their school-assigned student ID number. If eligible, your online account will include a digital voucher of $1,500 to be used only through the platform to schedule tutoring sessions.
WHO WILL BE TUTORING MY STUDENT THROUGH THIS PROGRAM?
This program connects families with high-quality tutors who have been approved through the Louisiana Department of Education. Tutors are certified teachers in elementary or reading or have a degree in education, English, or another subject indicative of expertise in reading and literacy.
HOW DOES MY STUDENT RECEIVE TUTORING SERVICES?
Once student registration opens, families will utilize the online portal at www.louisianatutoringinitiative.com to choose from the approved list of tutoring providers. In some cases, a child’s school system may be a tutoring provider. Tutoring appointments are scheduled between the parent/guardian and tutor and may take place at a mutually agreed upon location that may be a physical or virtual location.
WHAT IF THERE ARE NO LOCAL TUTORS IN MY AREA?
Tutors will be available online for virtual tutoring if there are no in-person tutors available in your local area.
WHAT IF I NEED ASSISTANCE IN REGISTERING MY STUDENT FOR TUTORING?
If you need assistance scheduling tutoring for your student or using the online system, email contact@louisianatutoringinitiative.com or call 877-390-0556 with questions.
ARE TUTORS BILINGUAL IF MY STUDENT’S FIRST LANGUAGE IS NOT ENGLISH?
The program will have several multi-lingual tutors available to accommodate any student who does not speak English as a primary language.
DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR THE TUTORING?
The program provides a $1,500 digital voucher per student per year. The voucher is automatically uploaded into the student’s account through the user portal. As tutoring sessions are scheduled, the voucher funds will decrease until extinguished.