Valdez Educational Services opens statewide private-pay tutoring access

Valdez Educational Services is expanding its tutoring and mentoring programs statewide through a private-pay option, giving families direct access outside school-district partnerships. The move broadens access for K-12 students, foster youth and students with disabilities, with services available in person and online seven days a week.

Why it matters: - The private-pay model lets families access Valdez Educational Services without waiting for a school district partnership. - The change expands access statewide for families who want more flexible tutoring and mentoring options. - Scholarships are available for students in need.

What happened: - Valdez Educational Services launched a statewide private-pay option for its tutoring and mentoring services. - Until now, the organization’s services were available only through public school districts that partnered with Valdez Educational Services. - Founder and CEO Aaron Valdez said the new model lets families use services regardless of where they live or which school district they are in. - The company is based in San Bernardino, California.

The details: - Valdez Educational Services provides tutoring and mentoring for K-12 students. - The service mix includes attendance support, instructional recovery, foster youth tutoring and high school mentoring. - The organization also serves families, foster youth and students with disabilities who need special education and related services. - Services are offered in person and online, seven days a week. - Private pay means a family pays directly for services instead of securing them through a local school district or another third-party payer. - The company says private pay can allow more personalized services, more flexible scheduling, continuity of care and fewer restrictions tied to insurance or government authorization rules. - Valdez Educational Services was founded in 2017 in San Bernardino. - Co-founder and President Chad Brammer said the organization trains tutors to be kind, gentle, supportive and caring while delivering specific educational support. - The tutors are often current or recent university graduates and are described as diverse, relatable and close in age to the students they support.

Between the lines: - The private-pay expansion reduces reliance on district contracts, which can be limited by geography and eligibility rules. - The model may appeal to parents seeking faster access and more control over scheduling and service design. - Aaron Valdez framed the mission around building skills, confidence and habits that support academic and lifelong success. - A student, Ionatana Asu, said tutoring helped lift grades from low Fs to high A’s, offering a real-world example of the program’s impact.

What's next: - Families can contact Eva Valdez at (909) 362-3620 or Eva@ValdezEducation.com for more information. - More details are available at ValdezEducation.com.