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Volunteers in Providence Schools
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Kids Doing Crafts

VIPS is a not for profit educational organization dedicated to enabling our city’s students to succeed in school by providing them with educational support services and individualized help so that they can grow academically and socially. VIPS vision is that all Providence public school students have an equal chance for success.
VIPS Tutor Helps Student A VIPS tutor helps a youngster out in math.

Programs' Overview

Although in-school tutoring is our most well-known program, we offer many other educational resources that help our children reach their potential. Each of our programs operates under our driving belief that there is no substitute for positive, one-on-one attention. Our programs are:

Tutoring/Mentoring
In-School Tutoring
College Collaborative
In-School Mentoring
Uno a Uno
After-School and Saturday Tutoring

Technology & Learning Center
Mini courses

Reading Is FUNdamental (RIF)

Parents' Programs
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Workshops for Parents

Special Activities
Summer Camps

No Child Left Behind
Supplemental Educational Services