Homeschool Support for Families Across Polk County
Personalized homeschool small groups, private teaching, one-on-one tutoring, educational assessments, homeschool evaluations, PEP testing and educational consulting in Bartow, serving Lakeland and surrounding communities.
23+ Years of Education Experience
FES-UA & PEP Direct Pay Provider
Personalized Small-Group Learning
Support for Dyslexia, ADHD, ASD, Gifted & Learning Differences
Homeschool Small Groups
Our Homeschool Small Groups serve students in grades K–12 through age-appropriate programs designed to provide structure, accountability and personalized academic support. Younger students in grades K–3 build strong academic foundations through guided instruction, while students in grades 4–12 receive support, encouragement and accountability in a collaborative learning environment.
One-on-One Private Teaching & Tutoring
Serving PreK–12 students
Private Teaching:
One-on-one instruction using your child’s existing curriculum, with direct teaching, guidance and academic support.
Tutoring:
Targeted instruction beginning with a diagnostic assessment to identify your child’s strengths and skill gaps.
Educational Assessments & Homeschool Evaluations
Stay confident and compliant with annual homeschool evaluations and testing services. We provide diagnostic evaluations to identify academic strengths and areas for growth, as well as annual homeschool evaluations that include portfolio reviews, norm-referenced assessments and end-of-year PEP testing requirements. Every assessment includes clear feedback and recommendations to help families make informed educational decisions.
Collaborative Support
We welcome collaboration with ABA therapists, RBTs, SLPs and other specialists across all Education Empowered programs. When additional behavioral or social-emotional support is needed, an ABA therapist or RBT may be encouraged or required to attend sessions to help the student successfully participate and benefit from instruction.
Everything we do for your child is guided by our goal to empower them.
Our Mission
We empower families navigating homeschool and non-traditional education by creating individualized educational pathways through expert instruction, personalized support and FES-UA and PEP scholarship-eligible services, so every child can learn confidently.
Homeschool Services for Every Learner
Whether you’re looking for homeschool small groups, one-on-one private teaching, targeted tutoring, educational assessments, annual homeschool evaluations, PEP testing or guidance navigating Florida’s scholarship programs, Education Empowered provides personalized educational support for families across Bartow, Lakeland and Polk County.
✓ Homeschool Small Groups
✓ One-on-One Private Teaching
✓ One-on-One Tutoring
✓ Educational Assessments
✓ Annual Homeschool Evaluations
✓ PEP End-of-Year Testing
✓ Educational Consulting
✓ FES-UA & PEP Scholarship Guidance
✓ Dyslexia, ADHD, ASD, Gifted & Learning Differences
✓ Serving Bartow, Lakeland & Polk County
We Proudly Accept FES-UA and PEP Scholarships through Step Up For Students
Education Empowered Learning Studio accepts the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA) and the PEP Scholarship as a Direct Pay Provider. We partner with families to make personalized learning support more accessible through Florida’s educational scholarship programs.
Meet Our Founder
Kelly DeAngelis-Tyre
Kelly DeAngelis-Tyre brings over two decades of experience in education, specializing in literacy development and individualized instruction. With 23 years of experience in the field of education, plus 10 years as a literacy coach, she is deeply committed to helping students build strong, confident reading skills through research-based, structured approaches.
She has extensive experience delivering intensive reading interventions and utilizing the Orton-Gillingham (OG) Approach, along with explicit, systematic, and multisensory instruction tailored to diverse learning needs.
Kelly holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (PreK–3) and a Master’s Degree in Reading (K–12). She is certified in Early Childhood Education, Reading K–12, Exceptional Student Education (ESE K–12), and holds an ESOL Endorsement.
As a Direct Pay Provider for the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities and the PEP Scholarship, Kelly is dedicated to making high-quality, specialized education accessible to every learner she serves.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. While we specialize in homeschool education, we also support students in traditional and virtual schools from PreK–12th grade through tutoring, private teaching, assessments, and academic consulting.
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We work with students ages 4–18 in grades PreK–12. Age and grade requirements vary by program.
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Yes! We have extensive experience supporting students with Dyslexia, ASD, ESE needs, ADHD, Gifted learners and other learning differences through individualized, research-based instruction.
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We are a Direct Pay Provider for the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA) and the PEP Scholarship. We bill eligible scholarships directly, so there's no reimbursement process for families.
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Absolutely. As a Choice Navigator through Step Up for Students, we help families understand scholarship options, navigate the application process, and determine which services may be covered.
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Our Homeschool Small Groups provide small-group academic support in a structured, encouraging environment. Families remain in charge of their homeschool education while we provide instruction, guidance, accountability, and enrichment.
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Yes! We offer personalized tutoring in reading, writing, math, and other subjects, along with private teaching for families who want us to take over instruction for an entire subject.
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Yes. Select tutoring, private teaching, and consulting services are available virtually.
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Yes. We offer diagnostic academic assessments, annual homeschool evaluations, PEP end-of-year testing, and portfolio reviews to help families meet Florida homeschool and scholarship requirements.
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Simply click here to visit our Contact page. From there, you can complete the contact form or schedule a 15-minute call. We’ll learn about your child’s needs, recommend the best services and help create a personalized plan for success.
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Private Teaching uses your child’s existing curriculum and provides direct, lesson-by-lesson instruction. Tutoring begins with a diagnostic assessment and focuses on specific skills or academic gaps identified for your child
Do you have a question we haven’t answered? Contact us!