Five College America Reads Program : Special Topic Workshop

Special Topic Workshop

As an America Reads Tutor, you are required to attend one Special Topic Workshop towards the end of the semester. You can choose from among several that will be offered. Each workshop will address a specific topic, either about reading or math instruction, or a more general educational topic. Examples may include Working with English Language Learners, Learning Disabilities, Behavior management Techniques, Progress Monitoring, or research in Reading Instruction. Already having tutoring experience under your belt, you will be able to contribute your own observations and ideas, making this a truly dynamic session. Of course, you will be paid for attendance.

Please remember that this training is mandatory. You must stay for the entire length of the session in order to be paid for your time. If you have any special needs regarding accessibility, please let us know ahead of time so that we may accomodate you.

To register, please email speller@educ.umass.edu, Five College America Reads Coordinator. Include your name, school ID #, the name of the college you attend, and the date of the Celebration Session you will attend.

Spring 2008 TENTATIVE America Reads Special Topic Workshops:

Motivators and Behavior Strategies K-6
Thursday April 3, Umass, 6-7:30 pm, Herter Hall Room 102
This hour and a half paid workshop will give you practical tools to keep children involved and on-task as well as practical strategies to negotiate classroom management. We will also engage in a broader discussion of behavior strategies and their implications for classroom practice. Snacks and drinks will be served.

Multicultural Education and English Language Learning
Tuesday April 8, Smith, 6-7:30, SEELYE 107

This hour and a half paid workshop will be focused on working with learners of diverse cultural and linguistic background. The workshop will cover practical strategies to work with children but also discuss the implications of multiculturalism for education. Snacks and drinks will be served.

Reflection Session
Tuesday April 15, Hampshire, 6-7:30, Franklin Patterson Hall Room 106
This hour and a half paid workshop will give you an opportunity to learn from other America Reads tutors and share your experience with them. The focus of this informal session will be on sharing success stories and discussing challenges. Snacks and drinks will be served.

Final Special Topic Training
Wednesday April 23, Amherst, 6-7:30, Converse Hall 302


	Special Topic Workshop As an America Reads Tutor, you are required to attend one Special Topic Workshop towards the end of the semester. You can choose from among several that will be offered. Each workshop will address a specific topic, either about reading or math instruction, or a more general educational topic. Examples may include Working with English Language Learners, Learning Disabilities, Behavior management Techniques, Progress Monitoring, or research in Reading Instruction. Already having tutoring experience under your belt, you will be able to contribute your own observations and ideas, making this a truly dynamic session. Of course, you will be paid for attendance. Please remember that this training is mandatory. You must stay for the entire length of the session in order to be paid for your time. If you have any special needs regarding accessibility, please let us know ahead of time so that we may accomodate you. To register, please email speller@educ.umass.edu, Five College America Reads Coordinator. Include your name, school ID #, the name of the college you attend, and the date of the Celebration Session you will attend. Spring 2008 TENTATIVE America Reads Special Topic Workshops: Motivators and Behavior Strategies K-6 Thursday April 3, Umass, 6-7:30 pm, Herter Hall Room 102 This hour and a half paid workshop will give you practical tools to keep children involved and on-task as well as practical strategies to negotiate classroom management. We will also engage in a broader discussion of behavior strategies and their implications for classroom practice. Snacks and drinks will be served. Multicultural Education and English Language Learning Tuesday April 8, Smith, 6-7:30, SEELYE 107 This hour and a half paid workshop will be focused on working with learners of diverse cultural and linguistic background. The workshop will cover practical strategies to work with children but also discuss the implications of multiculturalism for education. Snacks and drinks will be served. Reflection Session Tuesday April 15, Hampshire, 6-7:30, Franklin Patterson Hall Room 106 This hour and a half paid workshop will give you an opportunity to learn from other America Reads tutors and share your experience with them. The focus of this informal session will be on sharing success stories and discussing challenges. Snacks and drinks will be served. Final Special Topic Training Wednesday April 23, Amherst, 6-7:30, Converse Hall 302