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New Jersey Learning Acceleration Program: High Impact Tutoring Grant 

Practical guidance to help districts clearly describe, confidently submit, and successfully deliver a high impact tutoring proposal for the NJ Learning Acceleration Program 

ABOUT THE GRANT

What the NJ High Impact Tutoring Grant Funds

The New Jersey Learning Acceleration Program: High Impact Tutoring Grant is designed to fund research-aligned, high-fidelity tutoring that accelerates learning in math and/or ELA.

Below is a practical overview of what the grant supports — and how districts typically approach each area in a strong application:

 

Program Purpose

The grant supports tutoring programs that:

  • Provide Tier 2 academic intervention

  • Are delivered through high impact tutoring (HIT) structures

  • Focus on measurable student growth, not just access or participation

 

Eligibility 

LEAs with average student proficiency below 50% on the 24/25 NJ Student Learning Assessments in ELA and/or math

  • Local Education Agencies (LEAs)

  • Grades: 3–8

  • Subjects: ELA and/or Mathematics

 

Award Details

Award amount is based on LEA enrollment and student performance

  • Total funding available: ~$7.5 million statewide

  • Estimated awards: ~100 LEAs

  • Award range: $20,000 – $400,000

GRANT CHECKLIST

NJ Learning Acceleration: High Impact Tutoring Grant-Ready Checklist

Grant need-to-haves & nice-to-haves; what helps applications stand out and hold up in implementation

 

Application Need-to-Haves

 

Application Nice-to-Haves

▢ Tutoring targets grades 3–8

▢ Focus on ELA and/or Mathematics

▢ Tutoring functions as Tier 2 academic intervention

▢ Instruction is delivered in small groups (typically 1:1–3:1)

▢ Tutoring occurs on a predictable schedule (not drop-in)

▢ Students receive tutoring over multiple weeks
▢ Tutoring is aligned to classroom curriculum and pacing

▢ Instruction reinforces priority standards and skills

▢ Tutors understand what students are learning in class
 
▢ The program references research-based high-impact tutoring practices

▢ Student progress is measured using academic outcomes

▢ Metrics are clearly defined (not limited to attendance or usage)

▢ It is clear who owns day-to-day implementation

▢ There is a realistic plan to launch during the grant period

▢ Schools are supported without adding undue burden to teachers

▢ The program can operate within a real school schedule

▢ Students work with the same tutor over time

▢ Tutors build familiarity with students’ needs and progress

▢ There is a plan to maintain consistency across sessions

Why it helps: Continuity supports stronger relationships and instructional momentum.
▢ Program design aligns to recognized HIT frameworks (e.g., NSSA principles)

▢ Outcomes align to ESSA evidence expectations

▢ Evidence is presented clearly and conservatively

Why it helps: Reviewers respond well to tutoring plans grounded in established research — even when not explicitly required.
▢ Tutoring delivery is managed or supported, not left solely to schools

▢ There is a clear rollout plan once awards are announced

▢ District and school leaders have visibility into progress

Why it helps: Strong implementation plans increase confidence that tutoring will actually happen as described.

 

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What Sets GROW apart from other high impact tutoring vendors:

TUTOR & CURRICULUM CONTINUITY

TUTOR & CURRICULUM CONTINUITY

When tutors change or instruction isn’t aligned to the classroom, students don’t build momentum, they start over.
Progress only happens when learning compounds, not resets.

LOGISTIC & OPERATIONAL OWNERSHIP
LOGISTIC & OPERATIONAL OWNERSHIP
 

When no one truly owns tutor scheduling, tutor session content, or student progress monitoring, consistency is the first thing to slip.
And over time, consistency gives way to what’s urgent.

UNCOMPROMISED SCALE & EXPANSION
UNCOMPROMISED SCALE & EXPANSION
 
Sustaining a program is hard enough—expanding it across grades, schools, and students is where it breaks.What doesn’t hold at scale doesn’t deliver impact.
TIER 2 / TARGETED SUPPORT FIDELITY
TIER 2 / TARGETED SUPPORT FIDELITY
 
Most tutoring labeled as Tier 2 operates more like Tier 1—general support without sustained intensity. Meaningful Tier 2 impact requires a higher level of consistency, structure, and intent.
MEASURABLE ACADEMIC OUTCOMES
MEASURABLE ACADEMIC OUTCOMES
 
If you’re not using assessments and tracking progress at a granular level, you’re relying on perception, not evidence.
What matters is whether students are measurably moving forward—and how you respond when they’re not.
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SHARE RERSOURCES

Resources to Share With Your MTSS Team, Site Leaders, and Board  

 

High Impact Tutoring Funding Guide

 

What reviewers expect—and how to design, position, and defend a high-impact tutoring program that meets the bar for funding  

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High Impact Tutoring Buyer's Guide

 

5 criteria every district should consider when looking for a high impact tutoring vendor -- plus sample vendor questions with an evaluation form.

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High Impact Tutoring FAQ Guide

 

What high-impact tutoring is, how it works, and why instructional and relational continuity matter for student outcomes.

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Important Notice: Nothing on this page should be construed as a guarantee of grant funding or award selection. Application approval and funding decisions are determined exclusively by the New Jersey Department of Education. Districts are responsible for ensuring that all application materials meet current grant requirements.