When Title One’s "General Services" are still insufficient to meet the particular needs of each child, Supplemental Education Services (SES) are used to provide additional academic instruction. State educational agencies identify which local agencies (typically school districts) are eligible for SES programs.

Independent SES providers offer additional, specialized programs and instruction designed to increase academic achievement. This may include tutoring, remediation and other educational interventions that address the content of state standards. Families within identified districts are given the freedom to select which approved SES providers in their district will best meet the needs of their own children.

Bright Futures Learning has strong success in achieving improved results for SES students. Our one-on-one instruction and research-based approach have helped improve the scores of thousands of children. Plus our systems allow us to form a collaboration between us, the district and the parent(s). For each student we provide regular reports to both parents and the district regarding the child’s progress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Supplemental Education Services?
Where schools have initiated Title One programs but continue to perform below yearly progress requirements, Supplemental Education Services are used to further assist these schools in raising their overall academic achievement.

Why are supplemental services beneficial beyond what can be provided through Title One’s General Services?
By giving choices, this component of Title One offers educators and parents the means to address the varied needs of students in order to increase academic achievement in a very targeted way.

What educational providers can become SES approved?
While districts can approve as many or as few SES providers as they chose, each provider must offer high quality services that are research-based and designed to increase academic achievement, particularly in reading/language arts and mathematics. Their approaches must be consistent with district instruction and aligned with the State’s academic standards.

Are SES programs offered as part of the regular school curriculum?
No. These SES programs must be offered outside of the regular school day. They are intended to supplement school instruction.

How are schools identified as eligible for SES programs?
Title One schools that are in their second year of school improvement, in corrective action or in restructuring, are identified by the state for SES program funding.

Which students can avail themselves of SES programs?
Students from low-income families who attend Title One schools that have been identified for SES programs may be eligible. In some cases funds are sufficient to provide supplemental education to all under-performing students who request services. However, when funds are insufficient to meet all requested services, the district must use objective criteria to give priority to the lowest achieving eligible students.

Are private schools eligible for SES programs?
As this is part of Title One, both public and private schools are eligible for SES.

What other options are available to families in Title One schools?
Students in Title One schools have the option of receiving Supplemental Educational Services or of transferring to another public school.