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How Pono Education works

A certified teacher, a personalized plan, and measurable results — all funded through Arizona ESA.

Your child’s learning journey

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We start with your child

Every learning journey begins with a conversation. We’ll discuss your child’s strengths, challenges, academic goals, and learning style. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, we’ll review it together.

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We build a custom plan

Based on our conversation and your child’s needs, we create a personalized instruction plan covering the subjects and skills that matter most.

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We teach, track, and grow

Regular 1-on-1 sessions with a certified teacher who knows your child. You’ll receive progress reports showing exactly how your child is improving.

What a session looks like

Your child sits down for their session. Their teacher greets them, checks in on how their week is going, and reviews what they worked on last time. Then they pick up right where they left off — no re-explaining, no catching up, no wasted time.

For a full 60 minutes, your child has the complete, undivided attention of a certified teacher who knows their learning style, their strengths, and exactly where they need support. No other students. No distractions. Just focused, personalized instruction.

After each session, your teacher updates your child’s progress file. You’ll always know where your child stands — no guessing, no surprises.

Session details

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60-minute sessions

Each session is a full hour of focused, 1-on-1 instruction. No group work, no shared attention.

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Flexible scheduling

We work around your family’s schedule. Morning, afternoon, or evening — whatever works best.

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In-person in Tucson

Sessions available in person for families across Tucson and Pima County. Virtual sessions coming soon for families throughout Arizona.

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Regular progress reports

You’ll receive updates showing exactly what your child is working on and how they’re improving.

Subjects we cover

All core subjects, K through 12. If your child needs help with it, we teach it.

  • Reading & Language Arts
  • Mathematics (All Levels)
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Writing & Composition
  • Study Skills & Organization
  • Test Preparation
  • Homework Support

Everything included — no hidden costs

Free initial consultation
Personalized learning assessment
Custom instruction plan
All materials and curriculum
Regular progress reports
Ongoing parent communication
IEP/504 coordination
ClassWallet billing handled for you

How you pay (hint: you don’t)

We handle the paperwork. You just approve.

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Book your sessions

Schedule sessions on a day and time that works for your family.

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Your child learns

Your child receives focused, 1-on-1 instruction each session.

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We send the invoice

Pono Education submits a detailed invoice through ClassWallet — you don’t have to create anything.

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You approve, ESA pays

Review and approve the invoice in your ClassWallet account. Funds go directly to Pono Education. No out-of-pocket cost.

Fully funded through Arizona ESA

Pono Education is fully funded through Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program. Qualifying families pay nothing out of pocket.

We handle all ClassWallet billing directly — no invoices to manage, no paperwork headaches. You focus on your child. We handle the rest.

Ready to see the difference 1-on-1 makes?

Schedule a free consultation. We’ll discuss your child’s needs and build a plan together.

Schedule a Free Consultation

Currently accepting new students. Limited availability.