Cardinal Classroom

Any student who is in kindergarten through 6th grade can participate, regardless of what method of instruction they are receiving with their assigned school district (in-person, hybrid, remote learning, or homeschooling). Priority will be given to students in Clinton County in New York state.

At this time, Cardinal Classroom offers tutoring services and support for English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics. Homework help can also be chosen for assistance with completion of specific assignments. Sessions are 45 minutes in length and will be offered once per week for 7 consecutive weeks. 

All Spring 2022 services will be offered for free. Future participation is voluntary but may incur a cost.

Registration is completed online by a caregiver. One form is required per child. The registration deadline for Spring 2022 is February 4, 2022. Registration forms submitted after this date will be added to our waitlist. Should program capacity be reached before the registration deadline, a waitlist registration will be opened up.

Registration Form

Tutoring is offered in both fall and spring semesters. Sessions are 45 minutes in length and will be offered once per week for seven consecutive weeks. The tentative date for Spring 2022 are February 21, 2022 and services will run for seven weeks. Services may go beyond these dates should scheduling be difficult.

After a caretaker registers their child, the child will be matched with one or more service providers. Once a match is made, the provider(s) will call the caregiver to schedule an intake appointment. This intake will take approximately 20 minutes and will help the provider gain a better understanding of the child and the goals for participation in the program. Once the intake is completed, the provider will schedule the first session. 

In the spring of 2022, all sessions will take place online. Sessions will be scheduled with the provider and caretaker. Links to sessions will be shared via the email address used to register for the program. Once a child logs on for a session, the provider will do a check in, facilitate a warm-up activity and then spend time focusing on content. 

In order to participate, a parent must complete a registration form for each child. An email address will be required to participate as links to remote sessions will be communicated via the address. Families will schedule sessions with a provider directly. You must have access to a laptop or tablet, a reliable internet connection and must agree to the terms and conditions of services. (See below.)

Terms and conditions of participation in Cardinal Classroom:

1. Registration is required. Priority will be given to those registered by Sunday, February 4, 2022. 
2. Participation is voluntary and you can withdraw at any time. Please email the program director should you like to discontinue service. 
3. Cardinal Classroom is designed to supplement public school or homeschool instruction. It is not intended to replace school attendance. 
4. Cardinal Classroom sessions must be completed in the presence of an adult. The program is not designed to replace adult supervision. 
5. All sessions will be recorded by our providers for supervision and evaluation purposes. Recorded sessions are a requirement for participation. Additionally, videos may be used for educational purposes for future students in the SUNY Plattsburgh childhood education program. No student information will be shared and all videos will be kept confidential. 
6. Spring 2022 services will be offered for free. Future participation will be voluntary but may incur a cost.
7. Absenteeism or session disengagement may result in program removal. 

Cardinal Classroom was designed to maximize the safety and security of all participants. All of our providers have undergone multiple background checks and fingerprinting. All sessions will be recorded and reviewed by faculty. Services are offered online only for the spring of 2022 to maximize access to the program.

Should you have any concerns regarding the safety and security of the program, please direct them to the program director at [email protected]

Our providers are currently students in the SUNY Plattsburgh childhood education program. All students who provide service will record their sessions for supervision purposes. The childhood education faculty will review and evaluate all sessions. Additionally, our students also consult with and work with local master teachers to fine-tune their teaching skills.

No. Cardinal Classroom is designed to supplement instruction in school or at home. It is not designed to take the place of regular instruction.

Not at this time. SUNY Plattsburgh recognizes the profound impact of COVID on our community’s littlest learners and is working to design a sustainable, long-term program that engages students near and far. However, for the spring of 2022, all services will be provided online.

Please contact the program director at [email protected]