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title: "OnYourMark Tutoring: Your Child’s Clear Path to Reading Success"
description: 1:1 or 1:2 Virtual reading tutoring for your child—proven to boost skills & confidence at no cost. Expert tutors, Science of Reading methods. Learn more!
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# OnYourMark Tutoring: Your Child's Clear Path to Reading Success

In partnership with Cambiar Education, a nonprofit organization dedicated to success for all students.

### Contents

OnYourMark Education understands how important it is for every child to become a confident, capable reader. Our compassionate, targeted literacy support is delivered by virtual tutors who get to know your child, build their confidence, and help them grow, all during the school day.

## Great News!

Your child has been selected for OnYourMark Education’s virtual tutoring program—a proven way to boost reading skills and confidence at no cost to your family.

OnYourMark coordinates with your child’s school to provide additional reading skill instruction, accelerating growth and bringing students to grade-level literacy levels.

See how it works in the video below:

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## How OnYourMark Helps Your Child

**Personalized 1:1 or 1:2 Tutoring**: Expert tutors meet your child online 4 times per week for 20-minute sessions during the school day

**Science-Backed Methods**: Focused on foundational skills using research-proven literacy strategies

**Real Results**: 87% of students show growth across multiple reading skills

> ###### “One of my students used to whisper and avoid reading aloud. Over time, with daily encouragement and praise for her progress, she began reading fluently and even volunteered to go first—something she’d never done before."

Helen F. OnYourMark Tutor

## Program Details

### What To Expect

- Virtual sessions with a live tutor during school hours (total: 80 min/week)
- Tutor builds a relationship to both motivate your child and boost their engagement
- Lessons align with your school’s literacy curriculum
- **No cost to caregivers**

### Skills We Target

Our lessons are evidence-based and proven to help students build foundational reading skills. 

Most common target skills worked on:

- Phonics and decoding
- Reading fluency
- Comprehension strategies

[Want to know more about these skills? Click here →](https://blog.onyourmarkeducation.org/listing/support-literacy-at-home?hsLang=en#understand-the-science-of-reading)

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## Next Steps for OnYourMark Parents

Next steps with OnYourMark Education:

1. **Review the OnYourMark Education flyer** for more information about our tutoring program, benefits, and what to expect. Direct specific questions to your school’s point of contact.  
   [Download another copy of the flyer here → (English and Spanish)](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/hubfs/OnYourMark%20Family%20Flyer%20(Eng%20and%20Spa).pdf?hsLang=en)<https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/hubfs/4_Partner%20Success/2025_Parent%20Flyer%20(Spanish).pdf?hsLang=en>
2. **Complete the OnYourMark Student Media Release Form** after reviewing OnYourMark's media release policy. As a note, the ***media release permission is voluntary and does not affect your child’s ability to participate in tutoring***. Please return signed media release forms to the school.   
   [*Download another copy of the form here → (English, Spanish, and Vietnamese)*](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGRucjpe2YF7FiHMTgFpxhXN-Ue9V5iR/view?usp=sharing)
3. Scan our [frequently asked questions](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/caregivers?hsLang=en#FrequentlyAskedQuestions) for more information about OnYourMark tutoring.

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## How Caregivers Can Support Reading Success

As a caregiver, you are a crucial part of your child’s literacy team. Here’s how you can support your child at home: 

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**Encourage engagement**:  
Ask your child about their tutor and what they’re learning

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**Celebrate progress**:  
Notice small wins, like recognizing new words

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**Practice at home**:  
Try reading together for 10 minutes daily

### Additional Resources for Caregivers

- [Understanding High-Impact Tutoring](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/high-impact-tutoring?hsLang=en)
- [What to Know About the Science of Reading](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/science-of-reading?hsLang=en)
- (Blog Post) [Caregivers: 3 Ways to Support Literacy at Home](https://blog.onyourmarkeducation.org/listing/support-literacy-at-home?hsLang=en)
- Free Download: Caregiver Guide: 5 Activities to Support Literacy At Home

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## Frequently Asked Questions

##### Will my child miss class time for tutoring?

OnYourMark tutoring time blocks are selected by campus leaders in alignment with the campus bell schedule. Core instructional time will remain the focus of your child's day, with OnYourMark tutoring sessions supplementing the literacy instruction already in place.

##### How do virtual tutors build relationships with young children?

Our tutors specialize in virtual engagement methods, using techniques like:

- 2-minute ‘connection chats’
- Fun and engaging lessons that end in an interactive comprehension story
- Celebrations of students' wins, big and small

*“I saw a student's confidence grow when I congratulated them on their hard work. A huge smile appeared on their face, and it sincerely warmed my heart to see how much it meant to them that their work had been recognized.”*   
\- Sascha S., OnYourMark Tutor 

You can read more about how our tutors build relationships with their students here →

##### How are tutors trained?

Before ever starting a tutoring session with students, every OnYourMark tutor completes an intensive preparation course. This pre-service ‘bootcamp’ includes a minimum of 22 hours of training in:

- **Science of Reading fundamentals**, from phonemic awareness to comprehension
- Meeting the needs of all learners
- **Virtual engagement techniques**, like reading subtle cues through a screen

And because we believe in continuous improvement, OnYourMark is the industry leader in professional development for tutors. OnYourMark tutors receive weekly workshops on data-driven instruction and coaching with personalized feedback.

[Learn more about OnYourMark tutors here.](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/our-tutors?hsLang=en)

##### Are tutors available for tutoring outside of school hours?

OnYourMark coordinates directly with your child’s school to schedule virtual tutoring sessions during the school day. Tutors are scheduled during this time and are not available outside of school hours. 

Should you want additional information for tutoring help outside of the school day, please contact your school for local resources.

##### What if my child struggles with technology?

No tech skills needed! We provide:

- Tech support to campuses throughout the school day
- Simple one-click access for students (no passwords)
- Tutors trained to guide students through every step

##### How quickly will we see progress?

Most caregivers notice:

- Increased confidence within 3-4 weeks
- Skill growth measurable by teachers in 8-12 weeks; Our data shows 59% of students exceed typical growth rates!

##### Will I receive reports about my child’s progress?

OnYourMark students complete progress monitoring weekly, and campus leaders receive progress monitoring reports every two weeks.

Note: Many campuses track student growth data digitally, so a printed report may not be sent home automatically. If you'd like a printed copy of your child's progress, please reach out to your campus contact.

 

## About OnYourMark

OnYourMark’s vision is for all children to become confident, thriving readers and to set students up for a lifetime of success. Learn more about who we are on our [homepage](https://onyourmarkeducation.org/).

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