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Beacon Hill Preparatory Institute

Organization and Contact

Organization Type
Nonprofit
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Dallas, TX
Contact Name
Charnella Derry
Contact Email
cderry@beaconhillprep.org

Program Overview

Mission

Beacon Hill supplements school systems and prepares students and families for success by providing reading and math tutoring, parent education, college preparation, and enrichment activities for more than 1000 low-income high-risk African American and Hispanic students via in-school, after-school, virtual, and summer programs in South Dallas, TX and surrounding communities each year.

Program Description

Our goal is to get all participants at grade-level proficiency or above in math and/or reading. We accomplish this via small-group tutoring for grades PK4-12 in in-school, after-school, summer, and virtual programs targeted primarily at low-performing schools and students in South Dallas and surrounding communities. Students receive individualized attention, achieve academic mastery in core subjects, and show demonstrable proof of applied learning that will ensure their academic success in middle school, high school, and beyond. Each student is assessed, followed by the development of a customized learning plan. Certified professionals, assisted by trained volunteers, provide two to three hours of weekly tutoring using integrated exercises, workbooks, and storybooks. Students develop self-discipline, focus, and ability as they progress at their own pace; promoting confidence in their own abilities.

Type of service
Tutoring Program
Year Program Launched
2006
States of Operation
Texas
Operation Locations
South Dallas and surrounding areas

Students and Offerings

Number of Students Served in the Most Recent School Year
1000
Grade Levels
Pre-Kindergarten,
Kindergarten,
1st Grade,
2nd Grade,
3rd Grade,
4th Grade,
5th Grade,
6th Grade,
7th Grade,
8th Grade,
9th Grade,
10th Grade,
11th Grade,
12th Grade
Subject Offered
Early Literacy,
Math,
Reading
Languages of Instruction
English

Delivery Model and Staffing

Delivery Mode
Blended (for the same student, in-person and virtual sessions),
In-Person,
Virtual with a human tutor (e.g. Zoom)
Setting
During School,
Immediately before/after school
Tutor-Student Ratio
3:1 in person, 2:1 virtual
Number of Weeks Per Program
30
Number of Sessions Per Week
2
Number of Minutes Per Session
60
Type of Tutor
Tutoring Staff
Percentage of tutors who can speak a language other than English
10%
Race/Ethnicity breakdown of tutors
Hispanic or Latino- 10%, Black or African American 80%, White 10%
Does your program engage with parents?
Yes
Family Engagement Description

Via regular student progress reports and parent education workshops.

Customer and Cost

Customer Type
District, Nonprofit, Parent, School, Student
Average cost for typical tutoring cycle
$800

Research Evidence

Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
No
Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
No