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District to fund 1:1 math tutoring for up to 500 middle schoolers with state grant
Summary
Ann Arbor Public Schools staff recommended a $600,000 contract with Grand Valley State University's K-12 Connect to provide grant-funded, one-on-one math tutoring for about 500 middle-school students, using state 23gs accelerated-learning funds through Sept. 2025.
District staff told the board they recommend contracting Grand Valley State University's K-12 Connect to provide one-on-one, research-aligned math tutoring for middle school students who meet multiple academic risk measures.
The tutoring would be fully funded with state 23gs accelerated-learning grant dollars. District staff said the program emphasizes high-dosage, outcomes-driven tutoring: sessions are expected to be one-on-one or small-group (no more than four), to run on a rolling-enrollment basis and to include frequent progress monitoring. The district estimates the contract will cost approximately $600,000 and support roughly 500 students between summer and the first semester; unused or completed slots may be reallocated to additional students during the contract window.
Dawn Linden and other staff said K-12 Connect stood out because its tutors receive substantial training and because the service integrates DeltaMath RTI for curricular alignment and assessment. District staff noted tutors will be available evenings and weekends to increase accessibility for working families.
The board asked questions about lesson content and whether lessons and assessments are available for review; staff said DeltaMath RTI content is publicly accessible and that the vendor provides the lessons integrated with its platform. Staff said attendance monitoring, family communication and reporting back to schools are contract requirements.
If approved, the contract would be funded through the grant and would not draw on the general fund, staff said. Staff told trustees the district must expend the 23gs funds by Sept. 2025.
