PCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to launch a first-of-its-kind tutoring program that enables district educators to schedule online, face-to-face personalized tutoring for any student. The services will be available beginning in February across 43 Polk County schools, and utilized by both teachers in the classroom and families at home.
Resources for the Whole School Community
Award-Winning Experts
Varsity Tutors has a network of over 40,000 highly vetted, US-based tutors, with deep subject-matter expertise in all K-12 subjects. Every tutor is rigorously vetted through instructional simulations, background checks, and interviews. Many come from diverse backgrounds, speak multiple languages, and have rich classroom experience. We can support every student in the district at scale with tutors qualified to teach students with learning differences (ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism) as well as those receiving Special Education services and ELL/ESL support.
Support That Makes an Impact
1-on-1 Tutoring
Our purpose-built platform combines interactive tools, collaborative workspaces, and face-to-face video instruction to create an effective and engaging online learning experience. Students work closely with educators that have been specifically selected based on the student’s needs.
Teacher Portal
To schedule tutoring for their students, teachers use our single sign-on hub where they can access their student roster, tutor request form, tutor messaging, collaborative tools, progress reporting, and more. Teachers may also provide additional content and materials for tutors to use during sessions.
Homework Help
Students can seek unlimited help from expert tutors through our 24/7 live chat across core K-12 subjects in English and Spanish.
Essay Review
Students upload drafts and receive asynchronous detailed feedback from experts in grammar and composition to improve their writing and submit more thoughtful work within 48 hours.
Unlimited Classes
Unlimited enrollment in hundreds of live classes and on-Demand lessons taught by celebrities and notable experts. With a wide range of subject matter from astronomy to art and Test Prep to College Admissions students can enjoy learning anywhere, any time.
Self-Study Tools
Students can identify and close skill gaps at their own pace through adaptive assessments, instructional videos, quizzes, and practice problems all aligned with academic standards.
Reporting and Insights
Teachers can stay informed with exit tickets detailing skill mastery after every tutoring session. They’ll find these and other data in easy-to-use dashboards to connect tutoring back to their classroom.