Does your child need learning support or tutoring, or want academic enrichment outside of school? There are many local (and virtual!) places serving families in Oakland, Berkeley, and nearby that will help your child reach their potential through improving study skills, reading, math, executive function, and more. You might find educational workshops or weekly academic classes that suit your child’s needs. Some of the same vendors offer one-on-one tutoring; just ask!
This guide was sponsored by Inspire Behavioral Learning Tutoring and Classes.
Academic Support Classes for East Bay Kids
Inspire Behavioral Learning Classes and Tutoring
Inspire Behavioral Learning offers educational programs with play-based learning, academic mastery, and extracurricular activities. Children in both general education and special education can get tutoring 1:1 and in small groups for multiple subjects in PreK-6th grade, plus English, ESL, and executive functioning for all grades. Kids and instructors can show up together online, in-home, and outdoors — pick what works for your family! Inspire believes that to inspire learning is to inspire action, where children enjoy learning by doing, based on their unique motivation and interests.
Age of student: 4 to 18+
Rates and Hours: Online tutoring is $39/hour; in-person 1:1 tutoring is $50-$55/hour; group tutoring and class rates vary by group size. Services are free for children with vouchers from affiliated charter schools. Open Monday through Saturday.
Geography: Inspire Behavioral Learning serves all of Alameda County, Contra Costa County (e.g., Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Concord, West Contra Costa County), and Solano County
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More Academic Support and Enrichment
Firecracker Math
Ignite your child's passion for math. This dynamic enrichment program for ages 6-16 transforms challenging problems into intuitive and accessible concepts. Kids develop problem-solving skills and confidence through theoretical instruction + hands-on exercises like games, puzzles, and magic tricks.
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Inspire Behavioral Learning Tutoring and Classes
Student-centered tutoring for Pre-K, TK, K-12, and older students in English Language Arts. Additional subjects, too
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Kumon Math & Reading Program
Kumon helps children actively develop critical thinking skills while progressing independently through a carefully crafted curriculum. The Kumon Math and Reading programs cover everything from counting to calculus, and phonemics to Shakespeare for ages 3+.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Lindamood-Bell Instruction
Lindamood-Bell serves children with learning challenges or a previous diagnosis such as dyslexia or autism spectrum disorder as well as those seeking to enhance skills. One-on-one diagnosis and instruction available.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Mathnasium
Mathnasium your friendly math-only learning center. They help kids in grades 2-8 understand math by teaching the way that makes sense to them. Mathnasium @home is available online.
Grades: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School
theCoderSchool
The flagship after-school program, Code Coaching®, combines a super-small 2:1 teaching ratio with an individualized curriculum so kids are able to move at their own pace. Larger classes also available.
Grades: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School
theMADE Video Game Classes
At the Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment, industry professionals teach a wide range of free Saturday morning classes from 9:30 to 11:00 am. Children get hands-on experience and access to the all-playable video game museum floor both before and after class!
Grades: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School
Writopia Lab
At Writopia Lab, they foster joy, literacy, and critical thinking in children and teens from all backgrounds through creative writing. Workshops are run by published authors and are 15 weeks long and meet for 1.5 hours each week after-school.
Grades: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
This guide was sponsored by Inspire Behavioral Learning Tutoring and Classes. All decisions for this guide were made by {510} families.
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