1. November 5, 2008 WHAT IS CRLA? WHAT IS CRLA? DISCUSSION AND WRAP UP. DISCUSSION AND WRAP UP.

2. College Reading & Learning Association

3. HISTORY OF CRLA Over 700 colleges and university tutorial programs in the U.S.A. have received tutor training certification since 1989. Why is this important to know about CRLA? Once certified: - You are more likely to be hired by other tutorial programs. (Often just by the mention of certification, it indicates your commitment to expertise and excellence.) - You will be able to ask for the tutoring program’s higher pay rate if applicable. (IF THEY RECOGNIZE CRLA CERTIFICATES) - If you were to go into professional tutoring your starting rate can be higher (not as high without a Bachelors Degree) - DID YOU KNOW THE AVERAGE INDEPENDENT TUTOR CAN CHARGE AN AVERAGE OF$25/hr? Also, depending on the number of degrees you have your hourly charge increases. - By certifying while working with us you will avoid extra costs for certification. (We pay you to become certified.)

4. Purpose of CRLA (PURPLE PAGE #1) Purpose of CRLA Training is twofold: Purpose of CRLA Training is twofold: it allows tutors to receive recognition and positive reinforcement for their successful work from an international organization, CRLA. it allows tutors to receive recognition and positive reinforcement for their successful work from an international organization, CRLA. The certificates help set up a standard for the minimum skills and training a tutor needs to be successful. The certificates help set up a standard for the minimum skills and training a tutor needs to be successful. (PURPLE PAGE #3) Levels of Certification 1-3

5. CRLA Tutor Certification … Benefits of CRLA certification: Benefits of CRLA certification: Professionalism Professionalism Helps develop team work (you get to know your fellow tutors at a personal level and how they think. When do you have the opportunity to think together?) Helps develop team work (you get to know your fellow tutors at a personal level and how they think. When do you have the opportunity to think together?) Allows students’ and parents’ confidence in knowing your qualifications. Allows students’ and parents’ confidence in knowing your qualifications. Allows forum to discuss strategies for problem-solving skills Allows forum to discuss strategies for problem-solving skills Resume and Pay Resume and Pay

6. I.Requirements for CRLA Certification Blue pages = level job descriptions A. Amount/Duration of Tutor Training A. Amount/Duration of Tutor Training B. Modes of Tutor Training B. Modes of Tutor Training C. Areas/Topics C. Areas/Topics D. Required Experience D. Required Experience E. Tutor Selection Criteria E. Tutor Selection Criteria F. Tutor Evaluation Criteria F. Tutor Evaluation Criteria G. Pay G. Pay This process is repeated for levels 2 & 3.

7. A. Amount/Duration of Training 1. Minimum of 10hrs 1. Minimum of 10hrs PLEASE KEEP TRACK OF THESE HOURS ON THE LOG PROVIDED.

8. B. Modes of Training 1. Formal – workshop 1. Formal – workshop 2. Approved Tutor training videotapes 2. Approved Tutor training videotapes 3. Approved Conferences 3. Approved Conferences 4. Approved Projects 4. Approved Projects 5. Approved Book Reviews 5. Approved Book Reviews

9. C. TOPICS Specified by level – see examples Specified by level – see examples PLEASE USE THE LOG PROVIDED TO KEEP TRACK OF THE TOPICS

10. D. Required Tutoring Experience 25 hrs of actual tutoring approved by your supervisor for each level totaling to 75hrs of tutoring experience by level 3. 25 hrs of actual tutoring approved by your supervisor for each level totaling to 75hrs of tutoring experience by level 3. PLEASE USE THE LOG PROVIDED TO KEEP TRACK OF YOUR TUTORING HOURS

11. E. Tutor Selection Criteria 1. Interview 1. Interview 2. Recommendations 2. Recommendations 3. Classification 3. Classification 4. Maintain GPA of at least 3.0 4. Maintain GPA of at least 3.0

12. F. Tutor Evaluation Criteria 1. A formal/informal evaluation process is in place 2. Formal/informal evaluation occurs on a regular basis 3. The results of the evaluation process are made known to the tutor on an individual basis

13. G. Pay Tutor entry pay level = $6.75 Tutor entry pay level = $6.75 CRLA Certification Level I = $7.00 CRLA Certification Level I = $7.00 CRLA Certification Level II = $7.50 CRLA Certification Level II = $7.50 CRLA Certification Level III = $8.00 CRLA Certification Level III = $8.00

14. OUR CERTIFICATION PROCESS THERE WILL BE THREE CERTIFICATION PACKETS WITH JOB DESCRIPTIONS THERE WILL BE THREE CERTIFICATION PACKETS WITH JOB DESCRIPTIONS Purple = Job Description Purple = Job Description White = Log training Info. White = Log training Info. White = Evaluation (by Direct Supervisor) White = Evaluation (by Direct Supervisor) 2 Yellow = Evaluation (by self on self and on Supervisor) 2 Yellow = Evaluation (by self on self and on Supervisor) White = Log one on one tutoring hrs. White = Log one on one tutoring hrs.

15. TUTOR TRAININGS Fall ‘07 Total Possible = 20hrs + evaluations Fall ‘07 Total Possible = 20hrs + evaluations All LevelsLevel 1Levels 2 and 3 Fall 2007 Tutor Orientation (2hrs)The Tutor Role IGetting Inside the Mind of LD Stress ManagementThe Tutor Role IIAttend a lecture (submit a response) CRLA Tutor TrainingThe Tutoring Cycle ILegal Survey and Alpha The Tutoring Cycle IICritical Thinking Tutoring Options ICognitive Language Tutoring Options IILearning Styles Tutoring Patterns I Tutoring Patterns II Inter-Cultural Framework I Inter-Cultural Framework II Tutor Evaluation (James and Supervisor 1hr)

16. FUTURE TRAINING SESSIONS A combination of online and formal sessions, retreat and workshops, will be an option for the future A combination of online and formal sessions, retreat and workshops, will be an option for the future

17. WRAP UP Make sure students sign in and out in your areas Make sure students sign in and out in your areas Keep track of your training hours Keep track of your training hours EVALUATIONS – set appointment with your area supervisor EVALUATIONS – set appointment with your area supervisor Sign in at the reception desk when you arrive Sign in at the reception desk when you arrive Sign out at the reception desk when you leave Sign out at the reception desk when you leave Do not sign in and out when you arrive!!! Do not sign in and out when you arrive!!! Please let me know your current certification status. Please let me know your current certification status.