ANDERSON CREEK CLUB CHARTER SCHOOL 4940 Ray Road Spring Lake, NC Parent Volunteer Tutors “Empowering Education”

One Year Commitment to Closing the Achievement Gap Be a part of our Volunteer Mentor/Tutor Corp Commit one year to help a student close the achievement gap Match Charter Public School:

The Family Is Critical to Student Achievement High expectations with support Frequent parent/child dialogues Strong encouragement of academic pursuits Clear and consistent limits for children Warm and nurturing interactions Consistent monitoring of how time is used Introduction of complex language Model problem-solving Support student hobby Family dinner time conversations Local educational field trips Supports teachers and school Inspires vision of the future

Parent Volunteer Tutors > | | | | | | | BirthToddlerStart of SchoolGrade Progression Graduation CollegeCareer

Why students need effective Tutors? Inspire independent learning Fill gaps in prior knowledge Facilitate classroom participation Compensate for disability Improve listening skills Correct learning deficiencies Advance content knowledge Advance academic goals Guidance for specific assignment Improve Test Scores Achieve minimum learning requirements Advance high functionality Improve student self-confidence Understand a specific concept Inspire Self-Motivation

Inspiring Student Motivation

Sparking Intrinsic Motivation in Students Self-Concept Mental Construct Building a strong self-concept Building a positive self-concept Awareness of global issues and needs Being part of the solution Who are you? What is your life purpose?

Tutoring Defined Individual or small group instruction Individual or small group support to help students become independent learners Guidance for specific assignments made by others (Teacher, etc.) Target guidance based upon test data

Major goals of Parent Volunteer Tutors To assure that every Student has a successful academic experience at Anderson Creek Club Charter School To empower Parents to better support Student academic achievement To assure each Student is provided a full opportunity for academic success To increase academic rigor and establish a culture of academic excellence

Identification of Learning Deficiencies Resource tool to identify Reading problems: Resource tool for K-5 Math Instruction: Understanding Common Core States Standards: Understanding NC Essential Standards: Understanding Testing and Accountability (Released Forms): School Report Card Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)- Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Assessments:

Understanding Student Needs Review of specific Data sources to identify Student needs Learning Styles Cultural Differences in Learning Student Study Skills and Habits Building Student Confidence Specific Academic Goals and Learning Task Advanced Learning Objectives Students with Disabilities

Other Resources Math Resources: Math and Science: Social Studies: Other Reading: Science: Other Information: Benchmark Universe:

Seven Steps of Effective Tutoring 1. Define why you are Tutoring. 2. Know what is expected of you as a Tutor (The Assignment). 3. Plan each Tutoring Session. 4. Meet your Student’s Needs. 5. The Ingredients of an effective Tutoring Session. 6. Closing each Tutoring Session 7. Completing the Tutoring Assignment.

The Social Dynamic of Tutoring HonestyEmpathy Content Knowledge /Convey Skill Humor

Des Cartes: A Continuum of Learning Understanding the RIT range scores Reading the Assessments Planning the Learning Task (Tutoring Session) Formative Assessment of the Learning Experience Summative Assessment of the Learning Experience Using NWEA MAP Assessment Resources for Tutoring

Tutoring Session Plan Opening/Introduction Identification of Goal(s) of the Session Presentation of the learning task Student work Tutor interventions and supports Student work Tutor interventions and supports Task completion by Student Formative Assessment of learning Practice Closure of Session and introduction of next Session Completing the Tutor Assignment

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For more information Contact:Ozie L. Hall, M.S.A., M.A. Ed. School Administrator Anderson Creek Club Charter School 4940 Ray Road Spring Lake, NC Telephone: (910) Fax: (910)