Training and Technical Assistance for Literacy, Tutoring, Mentoring, and Afterschool

Posted by on April 1, 2005

The LEARNS partners would like to introduce ourselves. We are funded by CNCS to provide training and technical assistance to projects engaged in literacy, tutoring, mentoring, and out-of-school time. Our Web site (http://www.nwrel.org/learns) has a wealth of resources to help you run a successful education project and we are also available via phone (800-361-7890 or 1-800-930-5664) or e-mail (learns@nwrel.org or learns@bnkst.edu) to discuss your specific needs.

We’d like to learn more about your project. Would you be willing to take a few minutes to fill out this brief (3 question) online survey? The survey also includes an order form that allows you to request free resources for your project. Access the survey at:
http://www.nwrel.org/learns/survey/outreach.html

Here are just a few of the resources on our Web site. Please call or e-mail with additional questions.

Tutoring Resources:
Tools for tutor program management and training, such as:
* Start-Up Resources for Tutoring Programs:
http://www.nwrel.org/learns/resources/startup/
* CNCS/LEARNS Web-Based Tutor Training:
http://www.nwrel.org/learns/web-based/index.php
* The Tutor Newsletter (all back issues are downloadable and you can sign up for our mailing list through our survey, above):
http://www.nwrel.org/learns/tutor/index.html
* LEARNS Tutor Training Videos:
http://www.nwrel.org/learns/trainingopps/videos/index.html
* Games and Word Activities:
http://www.nwrel.org/learns/trainingopps/games/index.html

Mentoring Resources:
On our Mentoring Resource page (http://www.nwrel.org/learns/resources/mentor/index.html) you’ll find:
* General mentoring information and tips for mentors
* Links to NWREL’s National Mentoring Center and products such as Marketing for the Recruitment of Mentors; Foundations of Successful Youth Mentoring: A Guidebook for Program Development; and The ABCs of School-Based Mentoring

Out-of-School Time Resources:
On our OST Resource page (http://www.nwrel.org/learns/resources/ost/index.html) you’ll find products and links such as:
* Beyond Fun and Games: Tips and Resources for Summer Programs:
http://www.nwrel.org/learns/resources/ost/summer.pdf
* Making an Impact on Out-of-School Time
* Out-of-School Time Program Evaluation: Tools for Action

General Resources:
* Downloadable Training Activities:
http://www.nwrel.org/learns/trainingopps/training/index.html
* Performance Measurement Resources:
http://www.nwrel.org/learns/resources/measurement/index.html
* LEARNS Mentoring Resources:
http://www.nwrel.org/learns/resources/mentor/index.html
* LEARNS Out-of-School Time Resources:
http://www.nwrel.org/learns/resources/ost/index.html

LEARNS is a partnership of the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory and the Bank Street College of Education. We provide training and technical assistance to Corporation for National and Community Service, 21stCCLC, and Federal Work Study projects focused on tutoring, mentoring, literacy, and out-of-school time.