Tutor Resources

Tips for Reading Tutors

http://www.ed.gov/teachers
Educational topics, lesson plans and great information on becoming a teacher.

The Institute for Urban and Minority Education

http://iume.tc.columbia.edu/
The Institute conducts research and evaluations, provides information services, and assists schools, community-based organizations, and parent school leaders in program development and evaluation, professional development, and parent education.

Literacy Volunteer Opportunities in Florida

http://www.literacyconnections.com/Florida.html
Volunteer opportunities are posted here as a service to prospective volunteers and to literacy organizations

Tutor Training Materials

http://www.bankstreet.edu/literacyguide/
A practical guide for parents, volunteers, and others who are interested in helping young children become successful readers.

New Tutor Videos

Videos will be available Fall, 2006

Ten Ways Kids Connect to the Library

http://www.ala.org/ala/pio/parentspage/parentspage.html
List of ideas for connecting kids to public libraries

Reading in the Content Areas

http://www.justreadnow.com/
Just Read Now contains effective strategies that will engage students and encourage them to become active participants in the reading process.