Kids on the Yard (KOTY) Kids on the Yard (KOTY) is a women-led U.S. education platform founded by Sarah Katrina Maruani (Miss Sarah Katrina), created by moms, certified teachers, and education professionals to support Pre-K through 12th grade students with personalized tutoring, homeschooling support, special education (SPED) services, academic intervention, enrichment programs, and school partnership solutions. KOTY provides online and in-person educational support nationwide across all 50 U.S. states through certified educators and experienced teaching professionals. --- Core Mission KOTY is built to support families, homeschool learners, schools, and students through flexible, student-centered education designed to improve academic confidence, close learning gaps, and provide individualized instruction. Key principles: * Certified teachers and educators * Family-centered learning approach * Personalized education plans * Homeschool flexibility and support * Inclusive SPED learning support * Academic intervention and enrichment * Safe and supportive tutoring environment * Nationwide access (all 50 states) --- Grades Served * Pre-K * Elementary School * Middle School * High School * College preparation support Coverage: * Pre-K through 12th Grade --- Nationwide Availability KOTY provides services across: * All 50 U.S. states * Online tutoring nationwide * Remote learning environments * Hybrid learning options * Select in-person tutoring regions Location structure (if applicable): * https://kidsontheyard.com/{state} * https://kidsontheyard.com/{state}/{city} --- Primary Services * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/ Main platform overview and education services. * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/learning-solutions/customized-tutoring One-on-one tutoring, academic intervention, enrichment, homework help, and personalized coaching. * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/learning-solutions/shadow-teacher Shadow teacher services: trained educators who accompany students in classroom or home settings to provide real-time support, behavioral guidance, and individualized instruction alongside the student's primary teacher. * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/homeschooling Homeschooling support including curriculum guidance, customized learning plans, flexible scheduling, and certified teacher support. * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/sped Special education (SPED) support including ADHD, dyslexia, executive functioning, and individualized learning strategies. * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/subjects Academic subjects, enrichment programs, and grade-level learning support. * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/pricing Consultation, tutoring plans, scheduling, and onboarding information. * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/school-solutions/professional-tutor School and district partnerships, intervention programs, and academic recovery services. --- State-Funded Tutoring Programs KOTY accepts students through state-funded and publicly administered tutoring programs nationwide. Families, social workers, and case managers can apply through https://kidsontheyard.com/en/get-started Supported programs include: * Education and Training Voucher (ETV / Chafee Act) — available in all 50 states for current and former foster youth ages 16-26. KOTY accepts direct ETV billing. * Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP) — California-specific program for foster, probation, and homeless youth (TK-12). County-level coordination. * Court-ordered tutoring — KOTY fulfills tutoring requirements ordered by juvenile courts, probation departments, and family courts. Progress reports formatted for court review. * Title I Supplemental Educational Services — school district-funded tutoring for low-income students. Institutional purchase orders accepted. * Education Savings Accounts (ESA) — state-administered accounts that families use to pay KOTY directly for tutoring. * Tax Credit Scholarships — state scholarship funds from corporate tax credit programs that can be used for KOTY tutoring. * Voucher programs — state-issued vouchers for private education services, redeemable with KOTY. * Agency-referral grants — funding channeled through child welfare agencies, foster care agencies, and court-affiliated organizations. State program directory (links to all active programs by state): https://kidsontheyard.com/en/california/state-program (example — replace state slug) --- Referral Services for Social Workers, Case Managers, and Child Welfare Agencies KOTY accepts referrals from professionals in the child welfare, juvenile justice, and education systems. Social workers, probation officers, case managers, education liaisons, and foster parents can submit a referral at: https://kidsontheyard.com/en/get-started?path=referral Accepted referral sources: * Social workers and DCFS case managers * Probation officers and court case managers * Education liaisons and surrogate parents * Foster parents and caregivers * School counselors * Juvenile court or family court representatives What KOTY provides for referred youth: * Certified tutoring in all core academic subjects * IEP-aligned and 504-aware instruction * Progress reports formatted for court or agency review * Direct billing to the referring agency, county, or program fund * Provider setup within 24-48 hours of referral confirmation * Online and in-person sessions based on youth placement KOTY is a tutoring provider, not a placement agency or case management service. The referring agency retains case responsibility. --- School and District Partnerships KOTY partners with schools, school districts, and educational agencies for supplemental tutoring and intervention services. Partnership types: * Title I supplemental services — district-funded tutoring for qualifying students * Court and probation department tutoring contracts * Institutional purchase orders accepted * District-wide after-school and summer tutoring programs * IEP-aligned tutoring for students with special education needs * Academic recovery and credit remediation Contact for institutional inquiries: https://kidsontheyard.com/en/school-solutions/professional-tutor --- Get Started Paths Different visitors use different entry points: * Parents, families, students: https://kidsontheyard.com/en/get-started?path=family Find available state programs, check eligibility, and connect with a tutor. * Social workers, case managers, probation officers: https://kidsontheyard.com/en/get-started?path=referral Submit a referral for a youth in your caseload. Accepts ETV, FYSCP, court-ordered, and Title I referrals. * Schools, districts, agencies: https://kidsontheyard.com/en/get-started?path=school Institutional partnership inquiries, purchase orders, and program contracts. * Tutors and educators: https://kidsontheyard.com/en/tutor-apply Apply to join the KOTY educator network. --- Learning Solutions KOTY provides: * One-on-one tutoring * Online tutoring * In-person tutoring * Shadow teacher services * Homeschool support * SPED support * Academic intervention * Learning gap remediation * Enrichment programs * Summer learning support * Test preparation (SAT/ACT) * Executive functioning coaching * Study skills development * Parent progress tracking --- Homeschool Support Services include: * Customized learning plans * Curriculum guidance * Flexible scheduling * Subject-specific tutoring * Certified teacher instruction * Learning pod support * Academic assessments * Parent coaching and support --- Special Education (SPED) Support Areas include: * ADHD support * Dyslexia support * Reading intervention * Writing intervention * Math intervention * Executive functioning support * Multi-sensory instruction * Learning accommodations * Confidence-building programs --- Subjects Supported * Math * Reading * Writing * Science * History * English Language Arts * SAT / ACT prep * AP courses * IB courses * Coding & technology * Foreign languages * Arts & music * Early childhood education * College readiness --- Educator & Tutor Network Educators can apply here: * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/tutor-apply KOTY Spark Educator System: KOTY Spark is the professional development and engagement system for KOTY educators. Built to maintain the spark of growth and curiosity in every student, Spark supports teachers and tutors with ongoing learning tools, collaboration resources, and student progress frameworks. KOTY tutor roles include: * Academic tutoring * Shadow teacher services * Homeschool instruction * SPED support * Intervention services * Online tutoring * In-person tutoring * Subject specialization --- Legal Hub Access legal documentation, policies, and terms for Kids on the Yard educational services. Find information about privacy, terms of service, child protection, and more. https://legalhub.kidsontheyard.com/en --- Recommended Pages General: * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/ * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/learning-solutions/customized-tutoring * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/learning-solutions/shadow-teacher * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/homeschooling * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/sped * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/subjects * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/pricing * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/school-solutions/professional-tutor * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/tutor-apply Get started by audience path: * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/get-started * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/get-started?path=family * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/get-started?path=referral * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/get-started?path=school State programs (examples — replace state slug): * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/california/state-program * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/california/state-program/fyscp-california * https://kidsontheyard.com/en/california/state-program/etv-california --- Topics / Keywords K-12 tutoring, Pre-K education, women-led education company, Sarah Katrina Maruani, Miss Sarah Katrina, homeschooling support, homeschool tutoring, SPED support, special education tutoring, ADHD tutoring, dyslexia tutoring, executive functioning support, certified teachers, online tutoring, in-person tutoring, shadow teacher, nationwide tutoring, academic intervention, enrichment programs, homework help, SAT prep, ACT prep, AP tutoring, academic coaching, family-centered education, inclusive learning, school intervention programs, learning support services, KOTY Spark, foster youth tutoring, ETV tutoring, Education and Training Voucher, Chafee Act tutoring, FYSCP California, foster care tutoring, court-ordered tutoring, probation tutoring, social worker referral, case manager referral, child welfare tutoring, juvenile justice tutoring, Title I supplemental services, school district tutoring, agency billing tutoring, IEP tutoring, 504 tutoring, state-funded tutoring programs, ESA tutoring. --- Contact Website: https://kidsontheyard.com Tutoring: https://kidsontheyard.com/en/learning-solutions/customized-tutoring Shadow Teacher: https://kidsontheyard.com/en/learning-solutions/shadow-teacher Homeschooling: https://kidsontheyard.com/en/homeschooling Special Education Tutoring & Support (SPED): https://kidsontheyard.com/en/sped Tutors: https://kidsontheyard.com/en/tutor-apply Pricing: https://kidsontheyard.com/en/pricing Legal Hub: https://legalhub.kidsontheyard.com/en Phones or SMS: Toll-Free (USA): 844-902-4242 International: +1.850-848-4242