Tutor Services
Volunteer tutors provide a minimum of three instructional hours each week and commit to working with a student one year. Tutors are provided with pre-service training, monthly in-services training, access to a variety of on-line instructional resources and on demand technical assistance from staff.
The Literacy Council of Lancaster-Lebanon uses a "just in time" tutor training model. People interested in becoming a tutor contact the office and set up a meeting with the volunteer coordinator. At the initial meeting, volunteers complete an application, learn about the programs and services and discuss their strengths and teaching preferences. The initial meeting takes about three hours.
The second meeting is the "match session." The tutor and the student meet with the volunteer coordinator. The student's assessment data is reviewed, goals are set and the tutor is given instructional materials. At this point, the tutor will determine the level of support he or she requires from staff, or the just in time training need to insure that the student's needs are met. Professional development for tutors is offered in many forms and includes informal meetings with professional staff, on-line tutor training, self study and participation in the monthly in-service training sessions.
2010-2011
Professional Development
|
September 8, 2010 2:00pm and 6:00pm |
What Every Tutor Needs to Know Staff This kick off training for the program year will cover program performance and goals for 2010-2011. |
|
October 6, 2010 2:00pm |
Career Pathways Staff Learn about strategies that every tutor can use to embed career exploration, goal setting and transitioning into instruction. |
|
November 3, 2010 2:00pm |
Understanding Poverty SEPDC SEPDC Staff will provide a framework for understanding poverty developed by Ruby Payne. This training will help tutors better understand the struggles of adult learners with limited resources. |
|
January 12, 2011 2:00pm |
Preparing for the GED Test Lora Z. This training will provide an overview of the GED test and strategies for preparing students for the high school equivalency test. |
|
February 24, 2011 2:00pm |
Understanding Culture Staff – CWS This training will provide a framework for understanding culture. |
|
March 24, 2011 2:00pm |
Fear No Math III Marci and George Learn the basic math skills that adults need for passing the GED test, transitioning to post-secondary education and everyday life. |
|
April 28, 2011 2:00pm |
Strategies for Teaching Reading and Writing to Pre Literacy Adult Learners Staff - Cathy Roth Cathy will provide an overview of the pre-literacy resources she developed for low level learners. |
|
May 26, 2011 2:00pm |
Soft Skills at Work TLC This workshop will provide an overview of the soft skills that adults need to be successful at work and strategies that you can use to insure your students are practicing these skills. |
|
Jun, 2011 |
Learning Differences Dr. Cooper |