Summer Learning for K–12 Districts

Turn Summer Into a Launch Pad for Fall Success

Districts that act now don’t just prevent the summer slide — they get ahead of it. Varsity Tutors delivers live, targeted tutoring in literacy and math that accelerates student growth all summer long.

Live 1:1 and small-group tutoring for Tier 2 & 3 students
Literacy and math acceleration aligned to grade-level standards
Student grouping informed by spring assessment data
MTSS-aligned program structure with real-time reporting
Built to run without overloading your summer staff

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The Challenge

The Summer Slide Is Real — and It’s Widening

Every summer, students lose weeks of hard-won academic progress. For students already behind, the slide doesn’t just stall momentum — it compounds the gap. The districts seeing the biggest fall gains aren’t waiting until August to take action.

2–3 mo.

Students lose an average of 2 to 3 months of learning over the summer break, with the sharpest declines in math and reading fluency.

NWEA Research

Students from under-resourced communities lose up to three times more learning over summer than their peers, compounding existing achievement gaps.

Johns Hopkins Center for Summer Learning

66%

Two-thirds of the achievement gap between lower and higher-income students can be explained by unequal access to summer learning opportunities.

National Summer Learning Association

Our Approach

Acceleration, Not Just Remediation

The most effective summer programs don’t just review old material. They use smart scaffolding to help students access grade-level content and build momentum heading into fall. Here’s how we do it.

Data-Driven Student Identification

We use your existing spring assessment data to identify and group Tier 2 and Tier 3 students by need — so interventions start on day one with the right students in the right sessions.

Literacy Acceleration

Targeted 1:1 and small-group reading sessions focused on foundational skills, comprehension, and fluency for early readers and students below grade level in ELA.

Math Intervention & Test Prep

From foundational math concepts through Algebra and Geometry, our tutors target the skills your students need most — including FAST, MAP, and state assessment readiness.

MTSS-Aligned Program Structure

Every program is built to integrate seamlessly into your district’s MTSS framework — with flexible scheduling, tiered support levels, and progress monitoring that aligns with your intervention model.

Real-Time Reporting

Administrators and instructional coaches get live access to session data, student progress, and attendance — so you can make adjustments mid-program and show impact to your board.

Minimal Lift on Your Staff

We handle tutor recruitment, training, scheduling, and session management. Your team sets the goals and monitors outcomes — we handle the logistics of making it happen.

From the Field

What District Leaders Are Doing Now

The districts seeing the biggest gains aren’t waiting until August. They’re using the spring-to-summer window to strengthen intervention strategy, extend learning time, and reduce the burden on teachers before the new school year begins.

1

Set Up Early Diagnostics

Use spring assessment data to know exactly where students are starting from — before gaps have a chance to widen over break.
2

Build Your MTSS Plan Now

Map out small-group and 1:1 interventions for fall with the flexibility to adjust based on summer outcomes and new fall data.
3

Start With Highest-Need Students

Prioritize early readers and students below grade level in math — these students are the hardest to catch up if you wait until September.

District leaders and school administrators planning summer learning programs

Academic Solutions Advisor

“Summer is a golden opportunity. The key is to focus on acceleration, not remediation — helping students access grade-level content with smart scaffolding, not just reviewing old material.”

Angele Hodges — Academic Solutions Advisor, Varsity Tutors for Schools
20+ years in educational leadership • Former Principal & Dean of Instruction

Proven Results

Districts That Acted Early Saw It in Their Data

When districts use structured, data-informed tutoring programs, the results show up on assessments, in classrooms, and in teacher confidence heading into the next year.

Crystal Lake Middle School
Broward County Public Schools, FL

Targeted Math Tutoring Drives 30-Point Proficiency Gain

+16 pts

school-wide math proficiency increase

24% → 54%

8th grade math proficiency

29% → 48%

7th grade math proficiency

72%

Algebra proficiency vs. 53% state average

Students received high-dosage tutoring 3x/week for 10 weeks, aligned to classroom pacing and FAST assessment readiness. All grade levels posted measurable gains.

Maplewood Elementary
Maple Valley Schools, MI

Six-Month ELA Program Drives Measurable Literacy Growth

85%

of students showed measurable reading improvement

7–9%

average RIT score increase, exceeding school goal

“Varsity Tutors has been a wonderful addition to our school community. The program effectively meets the individual learning needs of each student.”

— Principal Trent Harvey, Maplewood Elementary