Academic Support & Enrichment for East Bay Kids - 510 Families

Academic Support & Enrichment for East Bay Kids

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

four kids reading with an adult in the outdoors as a small group tutoring session
Outdoor small group tutoring session | Photo: Yuri A

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

Learn more about Inspire Behavioral Learning Classes >>

child reading and writing outdoors
Writing classes and camps start as young as age 4 | Photo: Inspire Behavioral Learning

More Academic Support and Enrichment

A Life Worth Learning - OMES After School

Reggio-Emilia inspired classrooms that offer academic enrichment for TK-5th graders looking to explore empathy & collaboration through creative movement, visual art, writing, and conversation. Located in Montclair. School pickup offered! 3-5 days a week. Sessions are 10-12 weeks long.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

Creations Berkeley

Elevate your child's after-school experience with dynamic dance classes and enrichment. Focused on skill development and creativity, they offer a safe and inspiring environment for children to thrive.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

FireCracker Math

Math enrichment program for challenge-loving kids ages 6-16 that focuses on understanding fundamental mathematical concepts and problem solving. Math games, logic puzzles, and magic tricks help to spark kids’ interest in math while boosting their skills and self-confidence.

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

child reading book outside
Reading a science book outside | Photo: Inspire Behavioral Learning

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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