November 09, 2010
Status:
Approve the Agreement for TUTOR.COM Learning Suite® (TUTOR.COM), which includes the full K-12 Student Center, Live Homework Help® (one-to-one tutoring), Proofpoint™; real-time writing help, and 24/7 access to the SkillsCenter™ Resource School.
TUTOR.COM is an online classroom that features text chat, a real-time interactive whiteboard, and other tools that make for a robust educational experience online. Students connect to a TUTOR.COM tutor for a one-to-one session online whenever they need help. The service is available 24/7 year-round.
TUTOR.COM services include the full K-12 Student Center. This includes Live Homework Help®, which offers one-to-one tutoring; ProofPoint™, real-time writing help; and 24/7 access to the SkillsCenter™ Resource School. Students access the TUTOR.COM Learning Suite® Web site after authenticating into the School District’s system, select the subject in which they need tutoring and connect to a qualified tutor. Learning takes place in TUTOR.COM’S proprietary, Web-based, Online Classroom. Subjects offered include Math, Science, Social Studies and English for all students.
Through this Agreement, TUTOR.COM will provide access for all 9th grade students taking Algebra at Coconut Creek High School, Blanche Ely High School, Dillard High School, Boyd Anderson High School, Hallandale High School, and Hollywood Hills High School (approximately 2,000 students).
The Agreement(s) have been approved as to form and legal content by the School Board Attorney.
The total financial impact to provide this service is $120,000. The funding source is Title I.
Requested Action
Approve the Agreement for TUTOR.COM Learning Suite® (TUTOR.COM), which includes the full K-12 Student Center, Live Homework Help® (one-to-one tutoring), Proofpoint™; real-time writing help, and 24/7 access to the SkillsCenter™ Resource School.
Summary
TUTOR.COM is an online classroom that features text chat, a real-time interactive whiteboard, and other tools that make for a robust educational experience online. Students connect to a TUTOR.COM tutor for a one-to-one session online whenever they need help. The service is available 24/7 year-round.
TUTOR.COM services include the full K-12 Student Center. This includes Live Homework Help®, which offers one-to-one tutoring; ProofPoint™, real-time writing help; and 24/7 access to the SkillsCenter™ Resource School. Students access the TUTOR.COM Learning Suite® Web site after authenticating into the School District’s system, select the subject in which they need tutoring and connect to a qualified tutor. Learning takes place in TUTOR.COM’S proprietary, Web-based, Online Classroom. Subjects offered include Math, Science, Social Studies and English for all students.
Through this Agreement, TUTOR.COM will provide access for all 9th grade students taking Algebra at Coconut Creek High School, Blanche Ely High School, Dillard High School, Boyd Anderson High School, Hallandale High School, and Hollywood Hills High School (approximately 2,000 students).
The Agreement(s) have been approved as to form and legal content by the School Board Attorney.
School Board Goals
| Goal Six: Parents, Business and Community Partnerships (2008-2011) | ||
| Goal Five: Employee Excellence (2008-2011) | ||
| Goal One: Student Achievement (2008-2011) | ||
| Goal Four: Innovation (2008-2011) |
Financial Impact
The total financial impact to provide this service is $120,000. The funding source is Title I.
Source of Additional Information
Christopher McGuire 754 321-1100 Jeffrey Moquin 754 321-2650 Donnie Carter 754 321-2610
Associated File Attachments
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Tutors.com (Files) | |
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ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files) |