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As more and more students spend more time on the Internet, not only in pursuit of academic activities, but as a way to socialize, there are dangers that tutors, mentors, and parents should be aware...
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Beyond the Right Answer: Effective Homework Help
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Programming Tools
Training Tools: for Staff or Volunteers
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In-depth articles for tutor, mentor, and other youth-focused programs.
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LEARNS was a Corporation for National and Community Service sponsored technical assistance provider focused on educational success and mentoring.
HIGHLIGHTED RESOURCES
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In Imperial County, California, Foster Grandparents who mentor and tutor youth in juvenile hall provide social and emotional support, as well as literacy skills, and can be a decisive factor in...
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Teenagers who come from dysfunctional family situations do not usually have the skills necessary to live on their own. For those whose path leads them to a homeless shelter, dedicated volunteers can...
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Strong after-school programs are enhanced by the presence of well-trained volunteers and staff. Effective training empowers volunteers to do their best and leads to greater academic and social...
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In working to support youth success there often exists a gap between schools, families, and communities that could be bridged by creating partnerships among members of these groups. This effective...
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The students at Vose Elementary School in Beaverton, Oregon, were receiving intense English literacy skills during the school day. Jenessa Craig, an AmeriCorps member with Partnerships for Student...
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To be effective, a new out-of-school program must address existing needs in the community, secure funding and space, and recruit an enthusiastic, competent staff. This practice suggests recruiting...
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Youth who attend out-of-school programs benefit from comfortable, well-equipped settings. Inadequate or inappropriate space can negatively affect a child's ability to focus or relax. This practice...
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This practice suggests ways for out-of-school programs to incorporate a child's need to play, relax, explore interests, and strengthen academic skills via scheduled activities. Also suggested is...
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Many out-of-school programs lack the resources to incorporate one-on-one literacy tutoring. This practice suggests other practical methods for promoting literacy for children and youth, such as...
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Homework assistance in an after-school program can be a valuable resource for children who want to finish their homework right after school and for parents who may feel overwhelmed by helping their...
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Early adolescents who lack opportunities to create positive relationships and participate in meaningful activities in their out-of-school time can feel lonely and develop anti-social behavior. This...
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Family literacy is an important component for a child's individual literacy. Families that emphasize reading and writing as important skills in everyday life tend to have children who learn these...
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Parent involvement in a child's education is considered critical to the success of a tutoring program. However, parents often need much encouragement to participate, especially if they have literacy...
