FES-UA Tutoring in Clearwater, Florida
Special needs tutoring for Clearwater families using the Step Up For Students scholarship. We're an approved provider — direct pay, no reimbursement wait.
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Clearwater families using FES-UA can work with us directly through Step Up's EMA platform — no reimbursement wait. We serve Pinellas County students with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences, providing 1-on-1 online tutoring that complements what Pinellas County Schools offers.
FES-UA Tutoring for Clearwater Families
Clearwater is Pinellas County's second-largest city and home to a mix of long-established Florida families, growing Hispanic communities, and seasonal residents whose children may attend school part of the year locally. Pinellas County Schools serves Clearwater alongside the rest of the peninsula, and Clearwater's ESE students benefit from the district's established programs — but specialized tutoring demand consistently exceeds what the school system can provide one-on-one.
Many Clearwater families we work with have children who are smart but struggling — kids who are masking in class, getting by through memorization or sheer effort, but falling further behind as the workload increases. Dyslexia, ADHD, and processing differences don't always result in obvious classroom failure early on, but they do result in exhausted kids and frustrated parents. We specialize in identifying exactly where the breakdown is happening and building skills from the ground up.
Clearwater FES-UA families can access our services with no out-of-pocket cost — we're an approved direct-pay provider through Step Up For Students. Schedule a free consultation to get started.
🏫 Pinellas County Schools in Clearwater
- District: Pinellas County Schools
- Community: Clearwater (~120,000 residents) — Pinellas County seat; growing Hispanic community alongside established beachside neighborhoods
- Special Ed Program: ESE through Pinellas County; Clearwater area schools include several Title I campuses serving higher ESE populations
- Notable: Many Clearwater families have late-identified students — children who made it to middle school before being assessed for dyslexia or processing disorders
- Our Edge: Specializes in late-identified students; structured literacy for older students; masking detection through comprehensive intake assessment
💰 FES-UA Funding in Pinellas County for 2025-26
Florida calculates FES-UA awards by county, grade band, and matrix level. For Clearwater families in Pinellas County, the 2025-26 amounts are:
| Matrix Level | K-3 | 4-8 | 9-12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 251-253 (Mild to Moderate) | $10,617 | $10,035 | $9,884 |
| 254 (Substantial) | $21,973 | ||
| 255 (Intensive) | $35,195 | ||
Source: Step Up For Students 2025-26 FES-UA Scholarship Award Amounts
Our Services
Autism Tutoring
Academic support designed around your child's learning style and sensory needs.
Dyslexia Tutoring
Structured literacy using Orton-Gillingham and other evidence-based methods.
ADHD Tutoring
Strategies that work with your child's brain, building focus and organization.
Math Tutoring
Patient, clear instruction for students who struggle with math concepts.
Reading Tutoring
Phonics, fluency, and comprehension support for struggling readers.
Executive Function
Help with planning, time management, and organization skills.
How Step Up Works with Us
Schedule your free consultation
Tell us about your child and what you're hoping to accomplish.
We match you with the right tutor
A specialist who has experience with your child's specific needs.
Find us on EMA and start sessions
We bill Step Up directly through Find Providers. No out-of-pocket cost for you.
Clearwater FES-UA Questions
Can you help Clearwater students who were identified late for dyslexia or ADHD?
Yes — late identification is one of our specialties. Many Clearwater families come to us with middle or high schoolers who made it through elementary school by compensating, but are now struggling. We use structured literacy methods that work for older students, not just early readers.
How does Pinellas County's FES-UA funding work for Clearwater families?
Clearwater families in Pinellas County receive the same FES-UA rates. For a K-3 student at matrix level 251-253, that's $10,617 annually. Higher support needs (matrix 254-255) qualify for $21,973 to $35,195 — enough to cover significant tutoring hours.
About the FES-UA Program
What is the FES-UA scholarship?
The Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA) is Florida's education savings account program for students with disabilities. It provides funding for private school tuition, tutoring, therapy, curriculum, and other approved educational services. The program is administered by Step Up For Students, a nonprofit organization — not a state agency.
What diagnoses qualify for FES-UA?
FES-UA covers students ages 3 through grade 12 (or age 22) with autism spectrum disorder, specific learning disabilities (dyslexia, dyscalculia), ADHD, speech/language impairments, intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, emotional/behavioral disabilities, orthopedic impairments, and many other qualifying conditions. If your child has an IEP or a documented diagnosis from a licensed physician or psychologist, they may qualify.
How does Step Up's direct-pay system work for tutoring?
When you work with an approved provider like us, we bill Step Up For Students directly through the EMA (Education Market Assistant) platform. You never pay out of pocket and never wait for reimbursement. We handle all the billing — you just focus on your child's sessions.
What's the difference between FES-UA and FES-EO?
FES-UA (Unique Abilities) is specifically for students with disabilities and typically provides higher funding amounts. FES-EO (Education Options) is income-based and available to a broader population. Both allow tutoring as an approved expense, but FES-UA families generally receive larger awards based on their child's matrix level (support needs).
Can I use FES-UA for online tutoring?
Yes. Online tutoring from approved providers is a fully qualifying expense under FES-UA. All of our sessions are delivered online, which means you have access to specialized tutors regardless of where you live in Florida.
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