​In-Service Workshops

At a pair of in-services in September tutors explored the concept of small-group learning.  
Do you have a request for an in-service topic? Send your suggestion to .

Below, a tutor leads a News for You small group.

Adult Learning

Learn about teaching an adult

Tutor Training

• Teaching Adults to Read
• Student Rules Notebook (Wilson Reading System)
• North Carolina Adult Education Content Standards

Background & Theory 

• Adult Learners vs. Children
• Effective Listening Guidelines
• Factors Affecting Learning
• Learning Styles
• Learning Disabilities
• Understanding Second Language Acquisition
• Understanding Speech Patterns
• Demystifying Adult Literacy for Volunteer Tutors
• Dyslexia Adults - Information, contacts, research, and articles about dyslexia

Organizations

• North Carolina Literacy Association
• Cengage a Division of National Geographic
• ProLiteracy America - The international literacy organization contains many interesting and useful literacy links.
• ProLiteracy Education Network - free online classes​​

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Lesson planning

Online Tools & Activities
Browse through word lists, grammar tips, games, and other online resources to help make your lessons interesting and relevant.

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REPORT YOUR TUTOR TIME

CIVICS TRACK

We have implemented a track of academic instruction that will lead students on a path of contextualized learning within civics-related instructional activities and programs.

The "Civics Track" is designed for our ESL students.  However, all students may participate in any instructional activity that aligns with their goals and interests.

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