Train tutors in academic strategies through supervised practice with ongoing professional development across the year¶

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Description¶

GO Tutor Corps pairs pre-service training with regular professional development sessions throughout the year. During initial training, "tutors receive training on academic strategies for tutoring math and ELA from seasoned instructors and then practice these strategies under the supervision of an experienced program leader," and also learn to build strong student relationships while honoring essential boundaries.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Access to seasoned instructors and an experienced program leader to supervise practice during initial training.

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• Tutors serving students in grades 6-10

Target Learning Goals¶

• Effective academic tutoring strategies in mathematics and ELA; building appropriate student relationships

Related Strategies¶

• Provide tutors 20 hours of pre-service training plus ongoing weekly coaching and professional development
• Provide at least 25 hours of targeted volunteer training, with at least half pre-service and the remainder throughout the year
• Tiered training and ongoing supervision for volunteer tutors and AmeriCorps members

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• GO Tutor Corps (Evidence Rating: Promising). (2024). GO Tutor Corps evidence summary. https://www.evidenceforessl.org/