Free online tutoring available

    Students in Osceola’s nine high schools now have access to free SMARTHINKING online tutoring services as part of an innovative college readiness program. SMARTHINKING connects students to e-structor®-certified tutors for assistance in math, writing, science, and business on any Internet-connected computer.
    When a student needs help, they can visit the SMARTHINKING website for free at www.smarthinking.com and log in to their own account using their personal username and password they get from the school. Students can choose between two options: 
   • Live one-on-one help: Students can work online live with an expert tutor in a variety of different subject areas for homework help and studying.
   • Help writing papers: Students can access the help of SMARTHINKING writing instructors who are prepared to provide feedback on how to improve their papers.

    The Osceola School District is the first K-12 school district to participate in SMARTHINKING’s partnership with the Florida Distance Learning Consortium.    More than 30 Florida community colleges, including Valencia Community College, and four-year universities provide SMARTHINKING’s online academic support to their students.  
    The SMARTHINKING service helps students succeed in their current courses, be better prepared for college coursework, and become comfortable with online learning. Osceola students have already accessed 500 hours of tutoring assistance for courses including Algebra, Calculus, Physics, and Writing.
    "By implementing the SMARTHINKING online tutoring service for our high school students, we are expanding our toolkit of resources designed to help students achieve at higher levels," said Dr. Michael A. Grego, Superintendent of the Osceola School District. "The experienced tutors at SMARTHINKING provide our students extra assistance in improving basic skills 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free of charge. I encourage parents and students to utilize this extremely valuable resource."