Bay Area Tutoring Association & Santa Clara County Office of Education to Host Silicon Valley High Dosage Tutoring Summit
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Bay Area Tutoring Association (BATA) is proud to host Silicon Valley High Dosage Tutoring Summit, a groundbreaking event designed to elevate the conversation on this critical academic intervention.
BATA is scheduled to host the Silicon Valley High Dosage Tutoring Summit on Friday October 11, 2024, at the Santa Clara County Office of Education. The summit will bring together various stakeholders including educators, policymakers, researchers, parent advocates, and funding organizations. Click here to register
A Spotlight on Accelerated Learning and Equity
The timely opportunity to host Silicon Valley High Dosage Tutoring Summit focuses on the transformative power of high dosage tutoring, a targeted approach that provides students with frequent, intensive instruction to bridge achievement gaps, improve academic performance, and foster greater self-efficacy.
With a particular emphasis on underserved populations, the event aims to address the urgent need for effective strategies to support multilingual learners, students experiencing homelessness or foster care, youth in the justice system, and at-risk students.
A Collaborative Exchange of Expertise
The summit promises a rich exchange of knowledge and best practices. Attendees will benefit from the experience of a distinguished panel of experts including:
Milagro Chavez Cisneros: Director of Programs & Planning at Accelerate
Susanna Loeb: Founder of Stanford's National Student Support Accelerator
Manny Barbara: Board Vice President, East Side Education Foundation
Sadie Jefferson: Executive Director, University of Chicago Education Lab
Dr. Lisa Andrew: President & CEO, Silicon Valley Education Foundation
Juan Mateos: Vice President of Schools, Rocketship Public Schools, CA
Sofia Lozano Palares: Director of Organizing Bay Area for Innovate Public Schools
Nabil Shahin: Director of Integrated Data, Research and Evaluation, Santa Clara County Office of Education
Matteo Magnaricotte: Research Director, University of Chicago Education Lab
Steve Neese: Executive Director, Santa Clara Schools Foundation
Dawn Coppin: Executive Director, San Jose Library Foundation (Tutoring Matters & SJ Learns)
Brittany Miller: Managing Director, Outcomes Based Contracting at Southern Education Foundation
Dr. Ellen Middaugh: Interim Associate Dean at San Jose State University
John Failla: Founder & CEO of Pearl
Unveiling Funding Opportunities and Building a Future Educator Pipeline
The summit agenda delves into crucial topics such as:
Strategies for securing funding for high dosage tutoring programs through foundations and partnerships
Effective state-wide parent advocacy efforts for tutoring initiatives
Case studies showcasing high dosage tutoring ecosystems across the nation
The latest insights on outcomes-based contracting, ensuring service providers deliver quantifiable results
Opportunities to connect with leading figures in high dosage tutoring nationwide
Strategies for building a future educator pipeline through high dosage tutoring programs
A Call to Action for Educational Transformation
The Silicon Valley High Dosage Tutoring Summit presents a compelling opportunity for superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, elected officials, school leaders, charter school networks, and funders to gain a deeper understanding of the transformative potential of this approach. Attendees will leave equipped with the knowledge, resources, and connections needed to implement successful high dosage tutoring programs and contribute to a more equitable and high-achieving educational landscape. Click here to register
Media Contact:
For further information about the summit, contact the event coordinator at [email protected]
Quotes:
Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools: "We are thrilled to collaborate with BATA on this important summit. High dosage tutoring holds immense potential to improve learning outcomes for many students still struggling post-pandemic."
Jen LoPiccolo, Director of District & School Partnerships at the National Partnership for Student Success: "We are proud to support BATA's summit as part of our Community Collaboration Challenge Awards. This event fosters collaboration to bring evidence-based supports to students."
Dr. Lisa Andrew, Silicon Valley Education Foundation: "Partnerships like BATA's are crucial for expanding the reach and effectiveness of initiatives that ultimately support more students."
Chris Norwood, Founding Director & President of the Bay Area Tutoring Association: "High dosage tutoring is revolutionizing public education. This summit offers a platform to learn about policy, best practices, and dedicated networks."
About Santa Clara County Office of Education
The Santa Clara County Office of Education is committed to serving, inspiring, and promoting student and public-school success. Through innovative programs, services, and partnerships, SCCOE aims to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students in Santa Clara County.
About Bay Area Tutoring Association
Bay Area Tutoring Association is dedicated to building a diverse academic tutoring workforce, public education career pathways in underserved communities, and closing the achievement gap by providing high-quality tutoring and mentorship to students in need.
About Silicon Valley Education Foundation
Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SV[e]F) is dedicated to delivering and advocating for equitable STEM education that inspires and prepares students for college and careers. Through our established programs and strong partnerships with districts and educators, we tackle educational barriers, create impactful solutions, and elevate student performance to ensure a brighter future for all.
Contact
Bay Area Tutoring Association
510 Valley Way, Milpitas, CA Phone: (408) 945-8003
Website: www.bayareatutor.org
Santa Clara County Office of Education
1290 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95131
Phone: (408) 453-6500
Website: www.sccoe.org
Media Contact
Chris Norwood, Bay Area Tutoring Association, 1 (408) 945-8003, [email protected], https://bayareatutor.org/
SOURCE Bay Area Tutoring Association
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