Center for Instructional Support

High-Dosage Math Tutoring (HDMT) in Massachusetts

DESE's vision is for every student to access grade-level math instruction with the right support to succeed. High-Dosage Math Tutoring , grounded in a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), offers targeted help for struggling students, using data to guide instruction, high-quality materials, and consistent tutors. High-Dosage Math Tutoring can support any student in need, including students working below grade level, multilingual learners, and students with disabilities.

For questions, contact Math.Tutoring@mass.gov .

The Department has approved vendors to provide high dosage tutoring that is aligned with the Design Principles for Accelerating Student Learning with High-Impact Tutoring , developed by experts from the Annenberg Institute at Brown University, Stanford University, and the University of Virginia. This includes tutoring programs that are:

  • Student-Centered: Using diagnostic data, tutoring partners create individualized and academic learning goals to determine instructional focus areas as well as progress monitoring to ensure that students are working on the right skills at the right time.
  • Evidence-Based: Students are paired with trained tutors who are invested in their learning and use instructional approaches with a track record of success.
  • Flexible: Depending on the content and tutoring program, there are in-person, hybrid, and virtual options during and after the school day for schools to choose from.
  • Consistent: Sessions take place on a consistent schedule, ideally three or more sessions per week—in small groups of up to four students, with consistent tutors.
  • Aligned: Students work with grade-level math content to accelerate learning and close opportunity gaps.

The tutoring providers below are included in a Master Agreement with DESE, under which LEAs may make purchases for services without needing to do their own competitive procurement. To utilize the Master Agreement, please contact Elaine.Lian@mass.gov to obtain any documentation required by your district Business Office.

Tutoring ProvidersFormatDelivery TimeGroup SizeStaffing ModelFrequencyMinutes/WeekCycle Length
Imagine LearningVirtualDuring SchoolUp to 1:4Trained virtual tutors2–3x/week90 minutes12 weeks
Carnegie LearningVirtualDuring SchoolUp to 1:4Trained virtual tutors2–3x/week90 minutes12 weeks
Amplify EducationVirtualDuring SchoolUp to 1:4Trained virtual tutors2–3x/week90 minutes12 weeks

If you anticipate continuing or launching math tutoring services in your school or district, you may make purchases for services without needing to do your own competitive procurement. To utilize the Master Agreement, please contact Elaine.Lian@mass.gov to obtain any documentation required by your district Business Office.

For general program questions, contact Math.Tutoring@mass.gov .

DESE is currently accepting vendor submissions for the High Dosage Math Tutoring Master Agreement , which will cover FY26 through FY30. This agreement will establish a list of pre-approved tutoring vendors that schools and districts may contract with directly for future tutoring services.

Once approved, vendors will be eligible to:

  • Provide high-dosage or targeted tutoring services aligned with DESE priorities
  • Be selected by DESE or directly by districts for tutoring contracts
  • Receive work orders for tutoring services statewide

Last Updated: August 27, 2025

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