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Winston-Dillard pilots high-dosage AIR Reading tutoring for early literacy
Summary
The district described a high-dosage tutoring pilot with AIR Reading delivering live 30-minute sessions multiple times per week, progress reporting to teachers, and equipment provided by the contractor; staff said the service uses live tutors, not AI.
District staff described the structure and goals of a high-dosage tutoring pilot intended to accelerate early-literacy gains.
The district explained the contractor-supplied model provides 30-minute live tutoring sessions several times a week with trained adult tutors and student progress reporting for teachers. Administrators said the program supplies noise-canceling headphones, training for tutors, and interim assessments to help place students into small groups.
On the use of artificial intelligence, staff were explicit: "There isn't... No. No. No. It's a live person's home," a presenter said when asked whether the program uses AI, clarifying that tutoring is delivered by live adults and monitored by the vendor.
The pilot begins with selected third-grade cohorts and other small-group placements; staff will report outcomes to the board once implementation data are available.
Next steps: staff will monitor student progress, collect vendor reports and update the board on early results.
