Differentiated
Teaching built around how each student learns, drawing on years of special education practice.
Academic advising and tutoring for students and student-athletes
The assist behind the diploma.
DIME Academics helps high school and post-grad students finish their diploma, plan the right courses, and reach their college goals, including athletes in every sport who need to stay eligible. Every student works with a former special education leader who plans carefully and reports every week.
Differentiated
Instruction
Mentoring
Eligibility
The D.I.M.E. approach
A dime is the assist that sets someone else up to succeed.
That is our role in a student's education. Each part of our name is a part of the work.
Instruction
Tutoring in the courses that count: English, math, science and social studies, scheduled around practice, work and family life.
Mentoring
Weekly goals, study habits and accountability, with a steady adult checking in.
Eligibility
Course plans that meet graduation, college admission and athletic eligibility requirements, including NCAA, NAIA and junior college.
Services
Everything a student needs to stay on track
We work with student-athletes in every sport, students in online and nontraditional programs, students with IEPs and 504 plans, and any student who needs a clear plan to finish strong. Families and programs can choose full academic advising or focused tutoring, in person in the Raleigh area or online anywhere.
Transcript review and course planning
We map every course and grade, identify which credits transfer, and build a course sequence that leads to a diploma on a realistic timeline.
Eligibility planning
For athletes in any sport: core-course audits, core GPA projections, and help registering with the NCAA Eligibility Center and working with it alongside your family.
One-on-one tutoring
Scheduled sessions in core subjects, planned around each student's schedule, including practice, games and travel. Students do their own work; we teach, explain and review.
Online school support
Help choosing an accredited online program with NCAA-approved courses, enrolling, and keeping a steady pace once classes begin.
Weekly progress reports
A Friday update for families and coaches with grades, course completion and next week's focus, plus a call right away if a grade slips.
IEP and 504 support
Experience reading plans, requesting accommodations from schools and online programs, and using the right supports in every session.
How it works
From transcript to diploma, step by step
Consultation and transcript review
We review every transcript the student has, including earlier schools, and talk through goals.
A written academic plan
Families receive a course map, an eligibility outlook and a timeline, with clear answers on what is possible.
Enrollment and setup
We sign a tutoring agreement and records release, then set up school and eligibility accounts together.
Weekly tutoring and Friday updates
Sessions on a set schedule, with progress reported to the family and program every week.
Monthly check-ins and a mid-year review
We compare progress to the plan and adjust before small problems become big ones.
Friday Progress Update
Sample
| Course | Grade | Status |
|---|---|---|
| English III | 88 | On pace |
| Biology | 81 | On pace |
| U.S. History | 79 | On pace |
| Algebra II | 73 | Watch |
Next week: two extra Algebra II sessions to bring the grade above 75 and catch up on pace.
Eligibility at a glance
What the NCAA looks for
College eligibility depends on specific approved courses, the grades in them, and when they were finished. We track all three from the first meeting.
| Requirement | Division I | Division II |
|---|---|---|
| NCAA-approved core courses | 16 | 16 |
| Minimum core-course GPA | 2.3 | 2.2 |
| Timing | 10 core courses, 7 in English, math or science, before senior year | Core courses completed before full-time college enrollment |
| Graduation | On time, within eight semesters of starting 9th grade | Proof of graduation required |
Eligibility decisions are made by the NCAA Eligibility Center, so no tutor can guarantee them. What we can promise is a clear plan, honest answers early, and steady work toward the best result available to each student.
About
A special education leader in your student's corner
Tiffany Barry founded DIME Academics to give students and student-athletes the kind of academic support she spent her career building for students who needed it most. She began in the classroom, then led special education as Director at a K-8 charter school and as Special Education Coordinator for 34 schools in one of the largest school districts in the country.
Before founding DIME Academics, she managed implementation projects in the corporate world. That experience shows up in how she works with families: a written plan, a clear timeline, and an update every week.
Every student deserves a game plan, a coach and steady feedback in the classroom.
DIME Academics is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and works with families and programs in person and online.
For schools, programs and coaches
An academic partner for your students and athletes
Prep and post-grad programs, club and travel teams, and small schools partner with DIME Academics to keep students on track to graduate and stay eligible, so coaches and staff can focus on their own work.
Transcript reviews for incoming students
A clear academic picture for each student, including transfer credits and, for athletes, eligibility outlook.
Online school setup
Guidance on accredited online programs, including NCAA-approved options, and help enrolling each student.
Weekly reporting to staff
Friday updates for directors and coaches, with early warnings when a student falls behind.
Questions
Common questions from families
Who do you work with?
High school and post-grad students and their families, including athletes in every sport and the programs they play for. Students do not need to be athletes or on a college track to benefit; many simply need a plan to finish their diploma.
My child is an athlete. Can you guarantee NCAA eligibility?
No one can. The NCAA Eligibility Center makes those decisions based on each student's record. We review the record early, explain what is possible, and build the plan most likely to get there.
Do you work with students who have an IEP or 504 plan?
Yes. Special education is the foundation of our approach. We help families request accommodations and use the right supports in every session.
Do you do the student's work for them?
Never. We teach, explain and review, but every graded assignment and test is the student's own. That protects the student's learning and their eligibility.
Are sessions in person or online?
Both. Sessions are available in person in the Raleigh area and online for students anywhere, including students who travel.
What does it cost?
Rates depend on the services and number of sessions each week. Reach out for a consultation and we will recommend a plan and share pricing.
Contact
Request a consultation
Call, text or email to set up a first conversation. Consultations include a review of the student's transcript.
- The student's grade and current school
- A copy of the most recent transcript
- College and career goals, and sport or program if your student is an athlete
- Any IEP or 504 plan
Email
DIMEacademics@gmail.com
Call or text
401-575-2742
Based in
Raleigh, North Carolina. In person and online.