New Opportunities for California Schools: LAUSD’s Commitment to High-Dosage Tutoring

In an important and encouraging step toward addressing learning loss, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has formally committed significant resources to expand high-dosage tutoring for students who need it most.

Under a September 2025 legal settlement, LAUSD will provide at least 45 hours of high-dosage tutoring each school year to more than 100,000 students across the next three years (2025–26 through 2027–28). The program will prioritize English Learners, students with disabilities, foster youth, and those experiencing homelessness—ensuring equitable access to intensive, personalized academic support.

What This Means for California Schools

This initiative doesn’t just represent a district-wide win for Los Angeles. It signals a broader opportunity for schools across California to leverage similar funding streams—including state and federal Learning Recovery dollars—to provide small-group and one-on-one tutoring that accelerates student progress.

LAUSD’s High-Dose Tutoring Program offers a strong framework:

• Small, stable cohorts of students

• In-person and virtual delivery models

• A focus on increasing duration, frequency, and intensity of instruction

Educators and administrators can review the official district program overview and eligibility guidelines directly through LAUSD:

• LAUSD High-Dose Tutoring Program Overview

• LAUSD High-Dose Tutoring Home Page

How Studient Can Help

For California districts seeking to secure or implement similar funding, Studient’s Motivention™ solution supports scalable, outcomes-based tutoring models that align with state and federal guidelines. Our team partners with school systems to help:

• Identify and apply for available funding

• Design effective Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports built around high-dosage principles

• Measure impact using real-time learning data to ensure accountability and results

If your district is exploring ways to implement or strengthen tutoring initiatives under this new guidance, we’re here to help.

Connect with the Studient team to discuss strategies for accessing funds and building evidence-based tutoring programs that truly move the needle for students.