CityTutor DC has named Hoot Reading one of the high-impact tutoring providers approved to work directly with schools and school partners in Washington, DC. The approved providers have been vetted against key standards for high-impact tutoring. CityTutor DC, a public education system founded in 2021, empowers and improves outcomes for DC’s most marginalized students and communities. Partnering with 100+ schools, universities, tutoring providers, and community organizations, they facilitate high-impact tutoring and strategic staffing models.
Hoot Reading offers one-to-one online literacy tutoring with qualified teachers, improving literacy proficiency levels through personalized support that meets each student's needs.
Hoot’s evidence-based literacy support is centered on six key elements:
One-to-One Personalized Tutoring
Hoot lessons are assessment-informed and data-driven, so each student receives individualized instruction to grow their literacy skills.
Science of Reading Informed
Hoot’s instruction and curriculum are aligned with a structured literacy approach informed by the Science of Reading.
Inclusive Learning Materials
The Hoot Library includes 1,500+ decodable and complex texts prioritizing diverse characters, storylines, and authors. It is available both during and after lessons.
Supportive Partnership
Hoot offers adjustable schedules and resources for families to support engagement and enrollment. Reading lessons can be delivered at school or at home.
Qualified Teachers
Teacher-led tutoring has the most significant impact on literacy outcomes. All Hoot tutors are qualified teachers with a B.Ed (or higher) and classroom teaching experience.
Effective Holistic Reading Instruction
Our full-spectrum program ensures students receive instruction in both word reading and language comprehension. Language comprehension skills are especially crucial for students learning English as a second or additional language.
Are you ready to start? We'd love to talk with you if you want to implement a literacy tutoring program in your district.
