EXceL – Making a Difference One Student at a Time
What is EXceL?
- EXceL is a program from Educational Service District 112 in Vancouver, Washington.
- It is a tutoring program in reading or mathematics for students in grades K-6.
- Service is free for qualifying families. All fees are paid by the district.
- In most schools EXceL tutoring is on Tuesdays and Thursdays for one hour right after school.
- Instruction is individualized and delivered 1:1 or in small groups.
- Any student can benefit – on grade, below grade, or above grade level.
For more information about the program, contact Barbara Lomas at ESD 112 – (360)750-7505 ext. 244 or barbara.lomas@esd112,org.
To find out if your family qualifies for this service, contact your local school or district office.
Why choose EXceL?
We know you have choices about which provider will be best for you and your child. We hope you choose us. EXceL can offer you and your child a convenient and effective tutoring program that has a proven track record for success.
- EXceL tutoring is provided after school at your child’s school two days a week.
- EXceL is a cost-effective program and can offer your child more tutoring hours than any other provider in our area.
EXceL tutors are certificated teachers, often from the child’s school.
- EXceL is a local program, developed by local educators to meet the needs of students in SW Washington. We know what is happening in your school and district and will make sure our tutoring program supports what happens in the regular school day classroom.
Interested in being an EXceL Tutor or Assistant?
Tutors must be certificated teachers; assistants are highly qualified paraeducators.
If you are currently employed by the school district, email barbara.lomas@esd112.org.
If you are not currently employed by the school district, view our Job Openings.
Who is eligible for free tutoring service?
It’s called Supplemental Educational Services, or SES. Schools that receive Title 1 funds and have not made adequate academic progress for three years are required to offer low-income children who attend the school free tutoring services. Your local district and school are required to notify families if they qualify. Ask your child’s principal if your family qualifies for free tutoring services. The district will also provide a list of state-approved providers to the family. Parents choose which provider has the best program for their child.
Students can be enrolled only during one of two enrollment windows the district offers. Ask your school when the SES Enrollment Windows are for your child. At that time, you will let the district know which tutoring provider you want for your child. The district then lets the provider know that a family has selected them and the provider will contact the family.
Additional Resources
- What Every Parent Should Know (English)
- About EXceL Tutoring (English)
- Student Information Form (English)
- What Every Parent Should Know (Spanish)
- About EXceL Tutoring (Spanish)
- Student Information Form (Spanish)
- What Every Parent Should Know (Russian)
- About EXceL Tutoring (Russian)
- Student Information Form (Russian)
- Read what others have to say about EXceL