Every Child Can Become a Confident Reader: The Power of High-Impact Tutoring
Intensive and well-structured tutoring has proven to be one of the most effective ways to accelerate literacy, strengthen students' confidence, and reduce learning gaps, generating lasting impacts in different educational contexts.
There’s never been a more hopeful time to reimaginewhat’s possible in literacy education. Across the 67 districts we partner with,we’ve seen firsthand what happens when students receive the right support atthe right time: confidence grows, skills soar, and entire classrooms transform.Explore how high-impact tutoring can unlock reading success for everylearner—and how educational leaders can build sustainable programs that closegaps and create lasting momentum.
High-Dosage Tutoring Sparks Rapid Growth
When students receive consistent, targeted tutoring, theresults are remarkable. According to the AnnenbergInstitute at Brown University , high-dosage tutoring can produce gainsof up to 15 months in a single year—and our own district partners areseeing similar outcomes. One of our elementary school implementations helped2nd graders gain over a year’s worth of reading progress in just five months.These moments aren’t just academic wins—they’re turning points that shiftstudents’ mindsets from “I can’t” to “I just did.”
Smart Design, Strong Results
Great tutoring doesn’t happen by accident. That’s why One onOne Learning was awarded the National StudentSupport Accelerator (NSSA) Tutoring Program Design Badge—recognizingour commitment to high-impact, research-based tutoring. Effective programs arebuilt through thoughtful design: small group sizes, curriculum-alignedinstruction, and strong tutor-student relationships. In one Georgia district, embeddingtutoring into the school day led to a 28% increase in reading proficiency—notbecause students worked harder, but because they were met with the rightstrategies, structure, and support. This is the future of intervention:proactive, personalized, and seamlessly integrated into the learning day.
A Brighter Path for Every Student
When we prioritize literacy, we do more than help studentsread—we help them access the fullness of their education. High-impact tutoringis one of the most effective ways to ensure students from all backgrounds canthrive, especially in underserved communities. In one urban district, 86% ofstudents in our literacy program were multilingual learners. By year’s end, nearlytwo-thirds met or exceeded grade-level reading goals, proving that when weremove barriers, potential flourishes.
Moving Forward: Practical Next Steps
To bring this vision to life in your district, here arethree steps you can take:
- Identify early literacy gaps with universal screeners and formative data.
- Design a tutoring model that aligns with your core curriculum.
- Start small, scale smart—partner with teams that can support growth over time.
Momentum is building across the country—and districts thatlean into structured, student-centered tutoring are leading the way.
About One on One Learning
For over 25 years, One on One Learning has partnered withschools and districts nationwide to deliver high-impact, student-centeredacademic solutions. Our evidence-based programs—ranging from high-dosagetutoring to multilingual learner support and family engagement—are rooted inequity, connection, and measurable growth. As a trusted provider, we arecommitted to helping every child thrive by closing opportunity gaps andempowering educators with the tools they need for sustained success.
