--- title: "High-Dosage Tutoring in Louisiana: Secure Funding for Literacy Growth" description: Explore funding opportunities for high-dosage tutoring in Louisiana. Identify eligible students and choose quality providers to enhance literacy skills. --- [![OnYourMark Logo - Horizontal, web only](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/hubfs/OYM%20Brand%20Content/OYM_Horizontal%20Logo_web%20file.svg "OnYourMark Logo - Horizontal, web only")](https://onyourmarkeducation.org/) - [Blog](https://blog.onyourmarkeducation.org/listing?hsLang=en) - [Funding for Tutoring](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/funding-high-impact-tutoring?hsLang=en) - [Indiana](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/hit-funding/indiana?hsLang=en) - [Louisiana](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/hit-funding/louisiana) - [Massachusetts](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/hit-funding/massachusetts?hsLang=en) - [Oregon](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/hit-funding/oregon?hsLang=en) - [Texas](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/hit-funding/texas?hsLang=en) - [Resources](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org?hsLang=en) - [For Caregivers & Families](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/caregivers?hsLang=en) - [Our Tutors](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/our-tutors?hsLang=en) - [High-Impact Tutoring](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/high-impact-tutoring?hsLang=en) - [Science of Reading](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/science-of-reading?hsLang=en) [Contact Us](https://onyourmarkeducation.org/contact-us/) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Louisiana’s Approach to Early Literacy: Driving Success for Every Student Explore Louisiana’s funding opportunities for high-dosage tutoring to accelerate literacy growth. Identify eligible students and partner with a proven provider to deliver impactful, evidence-based instruction. ![See how it works in Ouachita](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/45594336/interactive-196569254570.png) ![gold state of Louisiana next to the OnYourMark logo](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/hubfs/2_Marketing%20Materials/Marketing_State-Based%20Content/state_Louisiana%20+%20OYM%20logo%20-%20web.svg "gold state of Louisiana next to the OnYourMark logo") ## Accelerating Early Literacy Growth for Louisiana Students Louisiana is already integrating high-dosage tutoring with MTSS, a proven way to improve student outcomes. Keep reading to see the policies and available funding opportunities that make Louisiana a state to watch. [Discover the impact of high-dosage tutoring →](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/high-impact-tutoring?hsLang=en) Jump to the funding section. [Funding](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/hit-funding/louisiana?hsLang=en#Act771,TheAccelerateGrant) --- ##### Summary Louisiana is making strides in literacy—now is the time to build on that momentum. Accelerate student growth with high-impact, state-funded tutoring.   - **Proven model**: 90% of 2nd graders tutored by OnYourMark surpassed growth benchmarks (Fall 2024) - **Available Funding**: $30M through the Accelerate Grant + other state/federal sources - **Act Now**: Priority consideration ends ***June 15*** for fall program launch   ![NSSA Tutoring Program Design - OnYourMark Education Program Design Badge](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/hubfs/Marketing_Misc/2025_NSSA%20Tutoring%20Program%20Design%20-%20OnYourMark_Education_Program_Design_Badge.svg "NSSA Tutoring Program Design - OnYourMark Education Program Design Badge") --- ### Contents ## The State of Reading in Louisiana In 2024, the [national average NAEP reading score](https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/reports/reading/2024/g4_8/state-district-trends/?grade=4) for 4th-grade students was 216—down 2 points from 2022, and a full 5 points lower than scores in 2019.  In Louisiana, the [average NAEP score](https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/subject/publications/stt2024/pdf/2024220LA4.pdf) in 2024 was 216—better than the national average, though that score is not *statistically* significantly better. However, it must be noted that **Louisiana is trending upward**, with scores better than in 2022 (212), and the state has more than double the percentage of students scoring at or above *proficient* in 1998 (17 to 32%). ### Louisiana’s Focus on Reading: Policies and Support for High-Dosage Tutoring Louisiana’s commitment to literacy growth is clear. Leadership on both sides of the aisle acknowledges that there is work to be done to help all Louisiana students reach their full potential. And high-dosage tutoring is recognized by those leaders as a critical intervention post-pandemic, with bipartisan political support. Already, Louisiana has established 3 key tutoring programs to drive reading growth. Accelerate: High-Dosage Tutoring Steve Carter Tutoring Program\* Real-Time Access to Early Literacy (REAL)\* **[Act 771](https://legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1382661), better known as *Accelerate* (2024), mandates school-day embedded tutoring** (virtual or in-person) for K-5 students, scoring *below* on literacy/numeracy screeners and Grades 4-5 students scoring *Unsatisfactory, Approaching Basic,* or *Basic* on LEAP. **Program Requirements:** - Schools choose vendors from the state-approved vendor list and implement the program - 3+ sessions/week, ~30 minutes each, for at least 10 weeks. - Small groups: Max 1:4 tutor-to-student ratio. Keep reading for more information on Act 771. **Provides $1,500 vouchers to families** to purchase high-quality literacy and math tutoring for K-12. \*Note that these funds are for individual families. Funds increased from $1,000 at the initial program launch.  Families can apply for these vouchers on the [LDOE website](https://www.louisianatutoringinitiative.com/s/). **Provides devices, connectivity, and tutoring services** to students in pre-K through grade 3 through microgrants. --- ## Key Funding Sources for High-Dosage Tutoring In Louisiana ### Act 771, The Accelerate Grant ![young boy wearing headphones and looking at a laptop](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/hubfs/Approved%20Photos_Students%20+%20Tutors/DSC_2431.jpeg "young boy wearing headphones and looking at a laptop") In September of 2024, the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) awarded the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) $70 million to help more Louisiana students become strong readers. The LDOE is using these funds to support literacy efforts for students, teachers, and schools most in need. [Act 771](https://legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1382661) allocates $30 million in state funding for high-dosage tutoring, distributing funds at a per-eligible-pupil rate of $121.87 (based on SY 2024-25 information) for math and reading. Districts can use this investment for staffing or approved external providers.  Known as [*Accelerate*](https://doe.louisiana.gov/about/newsroom/news-releases/release/2024/09/09/louisiana-awarded--70-million-to-accelerate-student-reading), this five-year grant aims to  - Create more opportunities for students by implementing high-quality, evidence-based practices and interventions - Provide resources for schools serving high rates of the highest-need students - Build school leader and teacher capacity around evidence-based practices in struggling schools and school systems - Provide literacy mentors to new teachers\* in schools with high numbers of new teachers and/or high rates of teacher turnover #### Key Funding Components - School System Allocations: Allocations are determined based on the number of eligible students per district. - Allowable Expenses: - Salary and benefits for full-time or part-time LEA staff. - External tutoring providers listed on the [LDOE-approved vendor guide](https://doe.louisiana.gov/docs/default-source/teaching/accelerate-high-dosage-tutoring-vendor-guide.pdf?sfvrsn=78336e18_6), including [OnYourMark Education](https://onyourmarkeducation.org/). - Supplemental Funding: School systems may use additional local or federal funds to support tutoring efforts, which must be reflected in the school system plan and subsequent reporting. #### Qualifying Criteria To qualify, schools must meet at least one of the following criteria: Chronically failing High teacher turnover High percentage of new teachers A growing number of English learners (ELs) High schools with low graduation rates A high number of third graders at risk of retention Eligible students are - In grades K-3, scoring *below* or *well below* proficiency on literacy and math screeners - In grades 4-5, scoring *Unsatisfactory*, *Approaching Basic*, or *Basic* on LEAP OnYourMark is available to help you make sense of available funding sources and how your students qualify to access these resources. Schedule a meeting with our team today to discuss your options. ![Schedule a Call](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/45594336/interactive-190190517603.png) --- ## Resource Planning for Your School System The LDOE supports school systems with resource planning using the [Super App](https://doe.louisiana.gov/school-system-leaders/school-system-planning). Super App is a comprehensive application that allows school systems to outline their needs, access formula funds, and apply for competitive grants and funds on one timeline. When approved, school systems can access federal formula and competitive dollars and meet the federal requirement for each school system's ESSA plan. This application does include funding for the core components of school improvement at Comprehensive Intervention Required (CIR) and Urgent Intervention Required - Academics (UIR-A). --- ## Federal Funding Sources ### IDEA, Title I, and Title III Explore these [federal funding sources](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/funding-high-impact-tutoring?hsLang=en) for tutoring and supplemental academic support. ![blue map of the USA](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/hubfs/Marketing_Misc/USA%20Map%2c%20transparent.svg "blue map of the USA") --- ## Why Louisiana Schools Choose OnYourMark ![gold Louisiana state outline with a blue star on the capital and students in blue pins across the state, with the OnYourMark logo](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/hubfs/Marketing_State-Based%20Content/Louisiana%2c%20state%20w-star%20and%20student%20pins.svg "gold Louisiana state outline with a blue star on the capital and students in blue pins across the state, with the OnYourMark logo") ![Schedule a Call](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/45594336/interactive-190190517554.png) ![drawn checkmark in a circle, blue](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/hubfs/Marketing_Misc/Icons/icon_drawn%20checkmark%20w-circle%2c%20blue.svg) #### LDOE Approved ![drawn checkmark in a circle, blue](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/hubfs/Marketing_Misc/Icons/icon_drawn%20checkmark%20w-circle%2c%20blue.svg) #### UFLI Foundations-Aligned ![drawn checkmark in a circle, blue](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/hubfs/Marketing_Misc/Icons/icon_drawn%20checkmark%20w-circle%2c%20blue.svg) #### Research-Backed What We Do How We Do It Our Outcomes #### 1:2 Live Virtual High-Dosage Tutoring Foundational literacy instruction that fits seamlessly into the school day: - **20 minutes/day, 4x/week**: Short bursts of high-impact tutoring during school hours - **Science of Reading-aligned**: Tutors trained in **UFLI Foundations** and **DIBELS®** methodologies - **Precision pairing**: Two students per tutor for peer engagement + individualized support - **Real-time progress monitoring**: Adjusts instruction biweekly based on DIBELS® and UFLI data #### University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) Curriculum Backed by the Science of Reading, UFLI’s evidence-based approach targets foundational gaps with: - **Systematic, explicit instruction**: Scripted lessons for phonics, decoding, and fluency - **DIBELS® benchmarking**: Initial diagnostics pinpoint skill gaps - **Biweekly UFLI progress monitoring**: Adjusts lessons every 10 sessions - **1:2 tutor-student ratio**: Ensures personalized pacing + peer engagement #### Proven Growth in Louisiana Classrooms Of 200 Louisiana students receiving tutoring based on UFLI interventions and curriculum… - **92.2%** of 2nd-grade students achieved *average*, *above,* or *well above average* growth\* - **94.6%** of 1st-grade students achieved *average*, *above,* or *well above average* growth\* - **50.9%** of all tutored students climbed national percentile ranks by end-of-year (EOY) \*"Above average growth" = exceeding typical student progress for their grade level. ![The chart shows the percentage of students achieving Average, Above, or Well Above Average Composite Score growth at End-of-Year (EOY) by tutoring curriculum..](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/hubfs/Marketing_State-Based%20Content/Louisiana_OYM%20+%20UFLI%20pilot%20results%20-%20web%20v4.svg "The chart shows the percentage of students achieving Average, Above, or Well Above Average Composite Score growth at End-of-Year (EOY) by tutoring curriculum..") ![50.9% of tutored students increased their national percentile rank at EOY](https://resources.onyourmarkeducation.org/hubfs/Marketing_State-Based%20Content/Louisiana_OYM%20+%20UFLI%20pilot%20results%202%20-%20web.svg "50.9% of tutored students increased their national percentile rank at EOY") Share this with your team. 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