Free tutoring to students at the Salinas Union High School District

The Salinas Union High School District is hosting a "provider fairs" to inform families about free academic tutoring available to them.

Under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), the Federal education reform law, many public school students from low income families are eligible to receive free tutoring under a national program called Supplemental Educational Services (SES). In SUHSD, the schools that offer SES are Alisal High, El Sausal Middle, Everett Alvarez High, La Paz Middle, North Salinas High, Harden Middle, Salinas High and Washington Middle School.

Through SES, a child is eligible for extra help in English, Math, and Science if he or she is eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at school or attends a Title 1 school that the state has identified as not making adequate yearly progress for two years. Parents choose a tutoring service from a list of approved educational providers developed by the state. The tutoring services are paid for by the school district and are available before or after school or the weekends.

The provider's fairs will take place:

From 5:30p.m.-6:30p.m. on Tues., Oct. 8 at the large gym room at Everett Alvarez High.

From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 9 at the cafeteria of Alisal High.

From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 15 at the large gym of Salinas High.

From 5:30 to 6:30 pm. on Wed., Oct. 16, at the small gym of North Salinas High.

AmeriCorps seek reading tutors for South Monterey County

The Monterey County Office of Education’s AmeriCorps is kicking off its annual “Monterey County United for Literacy” program by seeking qualified tutors to read with K-4th grade students.

The program begins August 27, 2013 and runs through July 31, 2014. Readers must have experience working with children and/or education with a bachelor’s degree preferred (those without a bachelor’s degree must pass a proficiency exam). Tutors are expected to volunteer 1,700 hours of tutoring and community service during the 11-month program.

AmeriCorps provides a living stipend of $1,100 a month during the 11-month term. Additionally, tutors will receive a Segal Education Award of $5,550 upon successful completion of the 1,700 tutoring hours. The program also offers health insurance for AmeriCorps members, childcare assistance, if eligible, and student loan forbearance.

Training is provided. Interested parties should create an account at www.americorps.gov and search for Monterey County United for Literacy to submit an application for consideration. Questions may be directed to Erin Ortiz at eortiz@monterey.k12.ca.us or 831.755.0375.

Free tutoring available at Salinas Union High district schools

The Salinas Union High School District is hosting "Provider Fairs" to educate families about free academic tutoring available to them.

Through a national program called "Suplemental Educational Services," a student is eligible for extra help in English, Math, and Science if he or she is eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at school.

The tutoring services are paid for by the school district and are available before or after school or the weekends.

The fairs will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m the following days and locations:

• For La Paz Middle and Alvarez High: Oct. 2, at La Paz Middle School, 1300 N. Sanborn Rd. 
• For Washington Middle and Salinas High: Oct. 4 at Salinas High, 726 S. Main St. 
• For Harden Middle and North Salinas High: Oct. 9 at Harden Middle, 1561 McKinnon St. 
• For El Sausal Middle and Alisal High: Oct. 11 at Alisal High, 777 Williams Rd.