1.

Name of organization:

Community Tutoring Services fka Fischetti Consulting Services

Primary location:

2151 Mill Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11234

Contact information:

(phone/email/website)

Lisa Schecter
Phone 718-444-6564
1-800-336-9116
fax 718-559-4739/718-444-2131
tutor-help@earthlink.net

LEAs were service will be provided:

All 5 boroughs of NYC, Nassau County

2.

Years provider has delivered service:

20 years

3.

Evidence that services have been effective:

Research studies indicating academic improvements in standardized tests year over year.

4.

Title of instructional program, curriculum series to be used (if appropriate):

-Houghton-Mifflin Reading
-Math Steps
-McDougall Littell
-Various curricula used based on initial assessment
-Individualized Plans will be developed for each child according to their strengths and weaknesses
-Program will be aligned with NYS standards

5.

Grade level(s) the provider will serve:

K-12

6.

Content area(s) provider will serve:

-Reading, Mathematics, ELA
-Prep/Test taking techniques
-Phonemic awareness

7.

Number of sessions provided per week, if applicable:

Up to 7 sessions per week

8.

Average length of each service session (minutes/hours):

9.

Duration of the available service period (e.g. September 1- June 20; September 1- August 31; weekends only; summer school only; specific number of weeks or hours, other, etc.:

September 1 – June 30

10.

Type of instruction:

-Individual/One-on-One at home
-Groups of 3-5 in center-based setting
-Individualized instruction

10a.

Description of methods and strategies for serving eligible students with disabilities:

-Instruction will be aligned with IEP goals or section 504 accommodation plans
-Several teachers with expertise in Special Education are on staff
-The program director is an experienced Special Education Supervisor and will provide regular workshops to develop appropriate strategies.

10b.

Description of methods and strategies for serving eligible students with limited English proficiency:

-English as a Second Language (ESL) methodologies
-Supports in native language
-Consultation with specialized and qualified personnel

11.

Qualifications of the service provider(s)/instructor(s):

-New York State & New York City certified teachers and qualified instructors
-Specialists in ESL and Special Education methodologies
-Ongoing Staff Development on the above areas provided by the program director

12.

Reports to parents, teachers, and LEA (Content, frequency, method of delivery):

-Written reports- 3x yearly indicating progress in reading an d math given by the teacher to the parent and mailed to the LEA.
-Pre and post-test scores as well as a review of materials covered will be reported to parents by the teacher.

13.

Will transportation to the service location be provided at no charge if requested? (Note: LEAs are not required to provide or pay for transportation)

No

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Additional relevant information: