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Our mission: rally investments of time and resources to support academic success in the Saint Paul Public Schools.

Tutoring Requirements

Tutoring requirements:

• Commit to a minimum of 1 hour per week.
• Desire to work with students in math, reading and/or writing.
• 16 years or older.
• Ability to attend training and orientation.
• Ability to comply with SPPS Foundation and program site guidelines.

Our tutoring settings include:

• In-school tutoring during the school day.
• After-school tutoring at a school site.
• Tutoring at community-based programs.
• Tutoring at culturally specific programs.

The benefits of working with our Tutoring Partnership:

• Tutors will have a direct impact on the academic achievement of SPPS students.
• Tutoring sites supply relevant curriculum, lesson plans and materials.
• Tutors are supervised and supported by licensed teachers or professional staff.
• Tutors will receive training in tutoring techniques and SPPS curriculum.

Complete our volunteer application to become a volunteer tutor!
 

Maya Fehrs
Tutoring Partnership Coordinator, VISTA
Phone:  651-325-4205
Fax: 651-379-5305
Email: mf2 [at] sppsfoundation [dot] org

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Executive Director, Mike Anderson, calls community members to action showing the great need for tutors in his Pioneer Press op-ed article.

Learn more about Saint Paul Public Schools:

Saint Paul Public Schools Foundation
55 Fifth Street East, Suite 600, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 651-325-4254 Fax: 651-379-5354 Email: info [at] sppsfoundation [dot] org