SES is free tutoring offered by state-approved providers. The district pays the provider for tutoring services. These services offer students extra help in academic subjects such as reading, language arts, and math. SES is provided outside the regular school day--before or after school, on weekends, or in the summer. In general, tutoring takes place at the schools and day care facilities; however, there are other options such as in-home tutoring and internet tutoring. Parents choose the provider, but school staff may assist if a parent requests assistance. Once a family has chosen a provider, the provider, school and parent meet to agree on performance goals for the child. Tutoring is only available to students who are eligible for free/reduced price lunch and attend one of these schools: Bonita Elementary, Colonial, Edgewood, Ft. Myers Middle, Heights, J. Colin English, LAMP, Lee Middle, Lehigh Acres Middle, Michigan International Academy, N. Ft. Myers Academy for the Arts, and Tice. Currently, 5,400 students are eligible for SES. As of 11/08, over 1,300 students are receiving tutoring.Click here for information on SES services and SES providers.