JCL

New Tutor Training and Workshops



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.

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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), and after winter break (mainly January–February).

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.

Information and Registration for the 2010 Annual Half-day Conferences

Sign up for our next training! (Information Below)

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San Francisco

San Francisco 2009 New Tutor Training Dates

  • Thursday, January 21, 5:45 pm-8:30 pm
    Jewish Community Federation Building
    121 Steuart Street

Click here to register for a New Tutor training session.

For information on any of the San Francisco training sessions, please contact Helene Tinkler at 415.977.7414 x100.

Peninsula

Peninsula 2009-10 New Tutor Training Dates

  • Sunday, December 20, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
    Congregation Beth Am
    26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills

Click here to register for the December 20th New Tutor training session.

  • Monday, January 18 (MLK Day), 9:30 am-12:30 pm
    Oshman Family Jewish Community Center
    3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto

This training session is part of the OFJCC's annual Mitzvah Day. All are welcome to attend!

Click here to register for the January 18th New Tutor training session.

For training and registration information on the Peninsula training sessions, please contact Jennifer Advani at 650.940.1229.

East Bay

East Bay 2010 New Tutor Training Sessions

  • Sunday, January 10, 10:00 am-12:30 pm

    JCL Office
    300 Grand Avenue (at Lee), Oakland

Click here to register for a New Tutor training session.

Please contact Helene Tinkler at 510.839.2900 x272 for more information on the training sessions.

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