At the Langston program, between 15-20 6th graders are enrolled, with around 15 tutors. For the hours spent tutoring, tutors can be paid through America Reads work-study funds or the Bonner Scholar program, or receive academic credit through a College Practicum or other class. The program at Prospect is in its eighth year, and was originally targeted towards 5th graders, before the Ohio Proficiency Test switched to the 4th grade. The Langston program is in its first year, and was created to offer extra support to 6th graders in preparation for the OPT in math. OCS staff provides math materials for use during tutoring, developed from curriculum at the OCS Center.
Tutees also work on their math homework.
Both programs offer time to use the schools computers. Occasionally, the entire group participates in educational games or activities. Tutor feedback is crucial to the continued effectiveness of the program. At the Langston program, tutors spend an additional paid hour per week preparing for the tutoring sessions, which has proven to increase the effectiveness of the tutoring we provide. After School Math programs are mutually beneficial for all involved.