Tutoring, study skills training, instruction and evidence‐based dropout prevention and recovery strategies that lead to completion of the requirements for a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent (including a recognized certificate of attendance or similar document for individuals with disabilities) or for a recognized postsecondary credential.
Such services focus on providing academic support, helping a youth identify areas of academic concern, assisting with overcoming learning obstacles, and providing tools and resources to develop learning strategies.
Examples of Qualifying Services
Actual instruction provided one‐on‐one, in a group setting, through resources and workshops. Regular, structured sessions in which individualized instruction occurs. Instruction based on goals derived from the youth’s individual service strategy (ISS). Instruction provide by a qualified instructor. Assessment to determine if youth is making progress.
Examples of Non‐Qualifying Activities
- Meetings with teachers or tutors to discuss youth’s progress (this may qualify as case management)
- Supplying books, school supplies (this qualifies as supportive services)
- Paying school fees (this qualifies as supportive services)
- Self‐study
- Activities with no stated outcomes
- Activities provided without assessment
- Activities provided by and unqualified instructor
- Tutoring should be part of the ISS for out‐of‐school youth (OSY) who are basic skills deficient and in‐school youth who are behind academically in one or more subjects. Other youth may require tutoring based on the results of the objective assessment of their academic skill levels. Additional instructional assistance must be provided to youth with disabilities as necessary.
- Attainment of academic goals stated in youth’s ISS
Examples of Qualifying Activities
- Actual training provided one‐on‐one, in a group setting, through resources and workshops
- Training in a specific study skills model
- Teaching the importance of good study habits
- Instruction with practice
- Feedback after practice
Examples for Non‐Qualifying Activities
- Providing calendars and notebooks (supportive service)
- Lecture without practice
- Practice without feedback
Examples of Qualifying Activities
- Tutoring
- Literacy development
- Active learning experiences
- After‐school opportunities
- Individualized instruction
- Placement in a program that has evidence it reduces dropouts
- Placement in an alternative secondary school services setting
- Placement in an alternative program for youth who are at risk of suspension or expulsion.
Examples of Non‐Qualifying Activities
- Early intervention with no follow‐up
- Single strategy programs
- Ability grouping
- Teaching basic skills
- Work experience without mentoring
- Adding classes or extending school day