Accelerate High Dosage Tutoring

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) for the Accelerate: High-Dosage Tutoring Initiative, targeting East Baton Rouge Parish and Baton Rouge City. This procurement seeks to identify and approve tutoring providers who will deliver high-dosage tutoring services for low-performing students in kindergarten through fifth grade, focusing on improving literacy and math outcomes. The initiative, mandated by Senate Bill 508 of the 2024 legislative session, requires tutoring to be provided at least three times per week in approximately 30-minute sessions, sustained for a minimum of ten weeks, with a strict student-to-tutor ratio not exceeding 4:1. Qualified providers must demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality tutoring aligned with state content standards, utilizing formative assessments and research-based instructional strategies grounded in the science of reading and effective accelerated instruction. The RFA includes multiple application windows: August 1-October 3, 2025; December 1, 2025-February 6, 2026; and April 6-June 5, 2026, with successful applicants being added to the Louisiana Tutoring Vendor Guide. The evaluation process is rigorous, assessing providers on criteria including their ability to achieve education goals, commitment to serving diverse learners, tutoring quality, instructional coherence, and stakeholder engagement.

Tutors must be trained professionals, including current or retired teachers, staff from high-quality tutoring providers, or trained paraprofessionals, with ongoing oversight and training. While the RFA does not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, providers must pass all seven evaluation criteria and conform to administrative and legal requirements to be considered for approval. The LDOE reserves the right to periodically review and observe approved programs to ensure ongoing quality and alignment. Although specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the initiative represents a significant investment in educational support for low-performing students. The procurement appears to be open to a wide range of qualified tutoring providers, with an emphasis on professional expertise and demonstrated ability to improve student outcomes. Successful providers will be integrated into the Louisiana educational ecosystem, working directly within school environments to deliver targeted, high-intensity tutoring services that aim to accelerate student learning in critical academic areas.