Trainging Dates for Fall 2010 Added!
See below…
New Tutor Training
All JCL volunteers complete 2.5 hours of training focused on Read Aloud and One-on-One tutoring techniques. This training has been developed to meet and exceed district and state standards. No previous tutoring experience is necessary! In addition to attending the training session, we ask that you provide a photo identification, two references and a negative TB test. In San Francisco and in one school district on the Peninsula, Live Scan fingerprints are required.
JCL tutors volunteer at schools, after-school programs and evening programs throughout San Francisco, the East Bay and the Peninsula. Potential tutors choose a site and schedule based on what is most convenient for them.
We typically hold new tutor training sessions at the start of the school year (mainly September–October), after winter break (mainly January–February), and in late spring (May–June).
Workshops
In addition to our initial tutor training, JCL provides workshops year-round to build our tutors' skills. These workshops cover topics including working with kindergarteners, meeting the needs of English learners, and how to handle behavioral challenges. These workshops are free of charge and are led by highly skilled Bay Area educators.
Annual Half-day Conferences
Each year JCL organizes half-day conferences for tutors and the general public covering subjects related to literacy tutoring. The workshops presented at the conferences permit tutors to strengthen their skills. They also provide an opportunity for tutors share their experiences and learn from one another.
Sign up for our next training! (Information Below)
San Francisco • Peninsula • East Bay
San Francisco — New Tutor Training Dates for 2010
Register for tutor training now!
Location: 131 Steuart Street, Room 201
Monday, September 13, 2010
5:30 – 9:00 pm
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
5:30 – 9:00 pm
For training and registration information on San Francisco training sessions, please contact Helene Tinkler at 415.977.7414 x100.
Peninsula — New Tutor Training Dates for 2010
Register for tutor training now!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City
Monday, October 18, 2010
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City
Monday, October 18, 2010
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: Congregation Beth Jacob, 1550 Alemeda de las Pulgas, Redwood City
For training and registration information on the Peninsula training sessions, please contact Jennifer Advani at 650.847.1718.
East Bay — New Tutor Training Sessions for 2010
Register for tutor training now!
Location: JCL Office, 300 Grand Avenue, Oakland
Sunday, September 19, 2010
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Sunday, October 3, 2010
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
For training and registration information on East Bay trainings, Please contact Helene Tinkler at 510.839.2900 x272.
“The time, effort, and caring given by the tutor has made it possible for these students to begin the road to reading success. With the increasing demands on students and teachers, and increase in class sizes, it is not possible to give the intense help needed by some of the students. With the decrease in funding, there is no extra support for students in kindergarten. Many of these students come from homes where there is little reading and teachers don't have the time to read individually. Having someone to share books with just them is a blessing.”
—Teacher, North Shoreview Montessori, San Mateo
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