ELLPro’s approach is backed by independent evaluations from Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Research and Reform in Education (CRRE).
These studies reviewed our tutoring program design and measured its impact on student achievement, highlighting how ELLPro’s model can accelerate growth and close learning gaps for English Learners.
The Johns Hopkins University Instructional Design Review evaluated the quality and rigor of our tutoring program’s design, curriculum, and delivery model. The review examined program design, content selection, evaluation methods, and the user experience for educators and students.
Findings confirmed a strong, evidence-based framework:
The Design Review rubric includes thirteen evaluative criteria organized into four broad categories.
For each category, a rating of Limited (
), Moderate (), or Strong () is assigned based upon a review of programmatic materials and correspondence with program leadership.
The Johns Hopkins Intervention Report evaluated the impact of high-dosage, small-group tutoring on Grade 9 students in Hartford Public Schools. The study examined how consistent, data-driven tutoring improved mathematics achievement for students who had fallen behind.
Within this group, English Learners demonstrated significant academic gains, underscoring the effectiveness of ELLPro’s tutoring model for multilingual students.
Grade 9 Spanish-speaking ELs, many newcomers to the U.S. and starting several grade levels behind in math.
Small-group tutoring delivered bilingually and tailored across multiple grade levels to accelerate learning.
+7 points on Algebra I End-of-Course exams compared to peers (effect size ~0.40 SD).
+5 points on PSAT Math, demonstrating readiness gains beyond the classroom.
High-dosage, data-driven tutoring helped English Learners close gaps and build momentum toward long-term success.
Our team of high-impact tutoring experts consults and collaborates with k12 school and district leaders to design partnered programs that accelerate learning outcomes with priority student cohorts.
Typically, we start by gathering some basic information about you and your school or district’s challenges and goals.
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