1. 1985 - Need Identified Informal Discussion began about tutoring & the need for training tutors

2. 1986-89 Idea Developed Certification for tutor training programs Julie Blankenburg, IL Kathy Carpenter, NE Tom Gier, AK Karan Hancock, AK Gladys Shaw, TX Linda St. Clair, UT

3. ITCP: International Tutor Certification Program Changed to ITPC: International Tutor Program Certification Now known as ITTPC: International Tutor Training Program Certification 1989 ITCP becomes a reality!

4. IMCP: International Mentor Certification Program Changed to IMPC: International Mentor Program Certification Now known as IMTPC: International Mentor Training Program Certification 1998 IMCP becomes a reality!

5. ITTPC Coordinators 1989-2013: Tom Gier (1989-1993?) Karan Hancock (1993-1996?) Gladys Shaw (1996-1999?) Carmen Springer-Davis (1999-2002) Anna Crockett (2002-2005) Tina Barnes (2005-2008) Penny Turrentine ( Fall 2008, lack of inst. support ) Rick Sheets (Interim Summer 2008, OYO 2009, 2009-12, 2012- 2015)

6. Recognition: Reviewers & Founders 1 year Certified Reviewers 5 years Silver Certified Reviewers 10 years Ruby Certified Reviewers 15 years Sapphire Certified Reviewers 20 years Gold Certified Reviewers & Founders Co-Founders – –Julie Blankenburg, IL –Kathy Carpenter, NE –Tom Gier, AK –Karan Hancock, AK –Gladys Shaw, TX –Linda St. Clair, UT

7. More than 1000 ITTPC-certified programs Recognized and endorsed by the following: CLADEA, ATCLA, ATP, CRLA, NADE, NCDE, & NCLCA