I would love to hear more about the on-line inservices? How do they do that? What tool do they use?

Kelli

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From: professionaldevelopment-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:professionaldevelopment-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Taylor, Jackie
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 10:44 AM
To: The Adult Literacy Professional Development Discussion List
Subject: [ProfessionalDevelopment 2021] FW: from Kim, Volunteer Tutor Training

The following is posted on behalf of Kim Rossman, please read on! Best, Jackie Taylor

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From: krossman at localnet.com [mailto:krossman at localnet.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 1:11 PM
To: professionaldevelopment at nifl.gov
Subject: Re: [ProfessionalDevelopment 2016] Re: Volunteer Tutor Training


In Pennsylvania we have some programs which are participating in an Intensified Tutoring Services Initiative and one of the requirements is that tutors must participate in two hours of professional development (PD) each month. Programs are having varying results. Obviously, most problems have occurred when tutors who were tutoring prior to this requirement were asked to start participating in the professional development. As new tutors are coming in and the PD is a clear requirement it is usually not an issue.

Programs are being very creative in how they are offering the PD - from independent study to on-line courses. Face-to-face trainings are offered and some agencies have discussed starting tutor networks.

Tutors of Literacy in the Commonwealth has started a tutor listserve, but participation has been less than minimal. Some of the programs have reported that communication with their tutors via e-mail is very effective though.

Kim Rossman

Training Coordinator

Tutors of Literacy in the Commonwealth

925 West College Ave

State College, PA 16801

www.tlcliteracy.org

Quoting Jane Greiner <jgreiner at proliteracy.org>:



> I'm wondering if any of you have successful strategies for getting

> tutors to attend ongoing training as they tutor. I know some programs

> require tutors to attend. Does that work well?

>

> What other strategies encourage them to continue to learn and grow in

> their tutoring role?

> Has anyone tried email discussions with their tutors?

>

> Thanks,

> Jane

> Jane Greiner

> Professional Development Coordinator

> ProLiteracy America

> www.proliteracy.org

> jgreiner at proliteracy.org

> 315.422.9121 ext. 283

>

> Learn more about ProLiteracy America's Professional Development at

> http://www.newreaderspress.com/default_prolit.aspx

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