Organization and Contact
Organization Type
Nonprofit
Website Address
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Palo Alto, California
Contact Name
Liam Wong
Contact Email
liamwong744@gmail.com
Program Overview
Mission
EPA Tutors is a student-led nonprofit dedicated to closing the academic opportunity gap for underserved students in East Palo Alto. Our mission is to provide free and high-quality online tutoring. Hosting various events in person and developing a strong emotional connection with our students.
Program Description
We recruit high school tutors to help us provide free online tutoring. Helping our students 1-3 times a week, with a 1:1 tutor ratio.
Type of service
Tutoring Program
Year Program Launched
2024
States of Operation
California
Students and Offerings
Number of Students Served in the Most Recent School Year
< 50
Grade Levels
6th Grade
Subject Offered
English Language Arts (ELA),
Math
Languages of Instruction
English, Spanish
Delivery Model and Staffing
Delivery Mode
Virtual
Setting
Out of School
Tutor-Student Ratio
1:1
Number of Weeks Per Program
20-38 weeks
Number of Sessions Per Week
One day per week, Two days per week, Three days per week
Number of Minutes Per Session
30-45 minutes, 46-60 minutes
Type of Tutor
K-12 Student, Volunteer
Does your program engage with parents?
Yes
Family Engagement Description
To support scheduling, Sharing academic progress, Sharing social or emotional progress, Goal setting and monitoring progress toward goals
Customer and Cost
Customer Type
Parent, School, Student
Cost to Student
$0.00
Research Evidence
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
No
Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
No