Training Phase ONE (required for ALL tutors): Trainee selects and attends from the following menu of options: pre-registration is required (let us know if you plan to attend) 

Weekly Community Connect classes (2 hours each) (*schedule is below), Maine LV Affiliates ZOOM Training  (1  each)(inquire for schedule), Proliteracy.Org Webinar (1-2 h each), Special project.

Training Phase TWO: (required only for Individual tutors): Four (2 hour) sessions of our Tutor Training Series (total 8 hours))see below

After phase two is completed, the tutor may be ready to be matched with an individual student. See Match Protocol. 

Link to Match protocol

• All trainings are virtual (ZOOM platform)
• Physical Locations are optional by appointment only

• We provide FREE Training resources: 1) Tutor 8, published by New Readers Press, a division of Proliteracy  and 2) A LVFSC Administration Binder

Tutor Training Series program Schedule:

1. 4-6 pm on 4 consecutive Mondays (October, February, May, August)
2. Registration required

Tutor Training Series Agenda

First Class: What does it mean to be an adult learner and to be a tutor?                                    Answer this question: What is reading?

• Homework Assignment Tutor 8   Chapters 1, 2

Second Class: Specific literacy training-Language Experience Approach, Sight words (Sight words are 300 most used words in written text) , Reading Strategies (habits), and Writing 

• Homework Assignment Tutor 8   Chapters 3, 4, 5

Third Class:  Goal setting and Portfolios (assessment), Lesson Planning

• Homework Assignment Tutor 8   Chapters 6, 8 and 9.

Fourth Class: (A scheduled one on one meeting with staff about specifically Getting started with a student)

• Individual Tutoring is student centered and goal oriented.
• All students are assessed by staff using a Fountas and Pinnell guided oral reading observation to provide a “user friendly” instructional reading level recommendation for a student starting point.
• We use the Goal setting approach-SMART goals. Revisit OFTEN. Chunk into smaller steps. Track progress!
• All students have a goal setting conversation with staff  prior to the match, using a framework, and materials are provided to tutor.
• Learner’s background knowledge is crucial for adult learning.
• *There are some students who benefit from rote reading “drills”...but most people just need to read their own material.
• *Be aware of potential HIPAA violations.

• Start by exploring texts
• Don’t require students to read anything in particular
• Get to know each other
• A good approach is to pick one skill to work on and choose materials to go with the skill.
• Start creating a student portfolio binder (collecting work samples) and coaching students on organizing work.
• Short chunked lessons