LANSING–Michigan Virtual, the provider of virtual learning services to K-12 education in Michigan, announced a partnership with the Stride Tutoring subsidiary of Herndon, Va.-based education services provider of Stride Inc. to bring tutoring to schools and districts across Michigan.
“Access to high-quality tutoring personalizes learning for students, which is yet another critical step towards achieving our priorities of broadening student pathways and driving educational change in Michigan,” said Walt Sutterlin, Michigan Virtual’s senior director of strategic communications and partnerships. “We are excited to bring these services to students in need through every district we support across the state by collaborating with Stride Tutoring.”
On average, 44 percent of students in grades 3-8 tested proficient on the recently released 2023 MSTEP. Having access to high-impact tutoring is an additional intervention proven to further support students and to help them continue to excel. The 2023 numbers have demonstrated there is a strong need for high-impact tutoring for students in the state of Michigan. Through their collaborative partnership, Michigan Virtual and Stride Tutoring will support Michigan schools and districts in making the best use of the MI Kids Back on Track grant.
With high-impact tutoring, students can receive the benefits of specific implementation features and practices that are supported by experimental research and peer-reviewed publications. These benefits include:
* Participating in small group settings (defined as usually fewer than four students)
* Accessing high-dosage sessions (minimum of three times a week for at least 30 minutes)
* Ability to access tutoring during regular school hours
* Tutors who are certified teachers trained in virtual learning best practices
* Receiving individualized, data-driven instruction tailored to each student’s learning needs
* Receiving regular progress monitoring and data review to inform instruction
* Participating in ongoing evaluation of tutoring fidelity through direct observation and feedback
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Michigan Virtual in delivering high-quality, online tutoring services to students across Michigan,” said Jennifer Moore, general manager of Stride Tutoring. “With their trusted relationships across 700 Michigan school districts and our proven expertise in delivering research-based tutoring with certified teachers, we’re confident that this partnership will bridge learning gaps and drive meaningful academic progress for students throughout the state.”
The collaboration also directly aligns with Michigan Virtual’s mission to maximize learning and teaching by bringing together the best in people and technology. This partnership applies to schools, districts, and other educational consortiums throughout Michigan. By leveraging the expertise of both Michigan Virtual and Stride Tutoring, users can access the resources and support necessary to help their students thrive.
For more information about the partnership between Michigan Virtual and Stride Tutoring, visit www.michiganvirtual.org/stridetutoring.
