East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring (EPATT)
High-Impact Tutoring Characteristics
East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring (EPATT) has earned the National Student Support Accelerator (NSSA) Tutoring Program Design Badge. This program has shared documented evidence that their program design fulfills the research-backed core characteristics of high-impact tutoring.
Please see Tutoring Program Design Badge for more details about how a program earns the Badge and the Tutoring Quality Standards for more information on all high-impact tutoring characteristics.
Organization and Contact
Organization Type
Nonprofit
Headquarter Location (City, State)
East Palo Alto, California
Program Overview
Mission
East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring (EPATT) equips youth to thrive in college and career pathways through academic one-on-one tutoring, parent empowerment, enrichment activities, mentorship, coaching, and tennis instruction.
Program Description
East Palo Alto Tennis & Tutoring (EPATT) has partnered with the East Palo Alto community since 1988 to help students overcome systemic academic inequities and achieve long-term success. EPATT provides high-dosage, one-on-one tutoring aligned with classroom instruction, complemented by enrichment, family engagement, and tennis. Students often enter multiple grade levels behind, yet with consistent support, many make accelerated gains and reach grade level. EPATT serves hundreds of students annually through deep school and community partnerships.
EPATT pairs academic tutoring with tennis instruction so students can reset, recharge, and return to learning focused and ready. Time on the court gives students the chance to blow off steam, run, play, and connect with peers in a joyful, structured environment. Tennis also introduces a healthy, lifelong sport that builds confidence, resilience, and habits that support success well beyond the classroom.
Students and Offerings
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,
Post secondary
Subject Offered
Early Literacy,
English Language Arts (ELA),
Math,
Reading,
Science
Delivery Model and Staffing
Setting
During School,
Out of School
Number of Weeks Per Program
> 38 weeks
Number of Sessions Per Week
Two days per week, Three days per week, Four days per week, Five days per week
Number of Minutes Per Session
46-60 minutes
Type of Tutor
K-12 Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant/Aide; College/University Student; Volunteer; Parent/Guardian/Caregiver
Does your program engage with parents?
Yes
Family Engagement Description
To support scheduling; Sharing tutoring session content; Reporting attendance; Sharing academic progress; Sharing social or emotional progress; Accessing student information; Sharing at-home support suggestions; Family/Caregiver survey; Goal setting and monitoring progress toward goals
Customer and Cost
Customer Type
District, Parent, School, Student
How many students per year program tutors
100-249
Research Evidence
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
No
Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
No
