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 S'2011 Holyoke Bound workshops: (top) "Adult Education and Innovation" & (below) "Geography of Prevention in Holyoke" |
Workshops and Trainings WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Spring 2011 Stay tuned for a central calendar of Five-College tutor/mentor training & reflection opportunities! Spring 2010 The Five Colleges Tutor Mentor Training Series: This series is sponsored by the Five Colleges Community Based Learning Committee. This is a pilot series being conducted due to opinions voiced by college students, faculty, staff, and community partners that students are in need of more tutor-mentor training. Hundreds of Five Colleges students enter into in-school and after-school programs in Holyoke, Springfield, and surrounding communities. An incredible number of students provide tutoring and mentoring through work study, for-credit positions, and volunteering through a campus service-learning/volunteer office. But sheer numbers will not make all the difference- teachers and program directors working with the youth notice the amazing differences you are making, but also note the increased affects you could have if you were trained in tutoring math techniques, reading skills, what the students needed to know to pass Massachusetts State Tests, best practices for doing homework, and especially how to make your 1-hour tutoring session productive using games and activities that you and the student you're working with will really enjoy. The trainers provided for each of these trainings are inspiring, excited, and passionate public school teachers and specialists in Math, Reading, and some in youth development at after-school programs. Please read about their work experiences below. They are passionate about working with you all to help educate their students in the best possible ways. In addition to the 1.5 hour trainings, we hope to give everyone packets of games, activities, and tips to use with your students when you get stuck or need structure to your time. This is all a work in progress and we look forward to any and all suggestions that you may have. Please be in-touch with your feedback! UPDATE: Tutor Training "TOOL KITS" will be provided for registered attendants of the trainings. Firstly, the tool kits will have endless materials for tutoring Math and tutoring English, Reading, and Writing for K-8. The materials are being assembled with assistance of public school teachers and will help you with What you NEED to Know . When working with a student and you cannot remember how to multiply fractions, add decimals, solve world problems, or need some strategies for sounding out words and practicing reading comprehension, just refer to your tutor tool kit for materials. These will also include tutoring materials such as pencils, crayons, paper, stickers, and more. To Download the Tutor Mentor Training Flier: To Download the Tutor Mentor Training Calendar with Training Details:
and "check" all the trainings that you plan on attending. At least one week prior to the training you will receive a confirmation email saying that you are registered. If you have any questions or concerns please contact: ebieber@mtholyoke.edu. February Training Details February 1st� Tutoring Adult Basic Education: Session 1. Mount Holyoke College, Reese 317 , 1:15PM-4:05PM Trainer: Emily Fox, Director of the Holyoke Tutor Mentor Program. Ms. Fox has had years of experience conducting trainings for college students and community members engaging in tutoring with adult learners in her program. She is passionate and excited about helping others learn to work in the unique field of Adult Basic Education. February 4th� Smith College Tutor Training Basics. Smith College, 7:00-8:30PM, Location TBD An introduction of tutoring basic skills, connecting with local area non-profit organizations. Open to Five Colleges Students, space is limited, please email dwindsor@smith.edu to pre-register. February 6th� Tutoring Adult Basic Education:Session 2 Mt. Holyoke, Reese 317, 9:00AM-12:00AM Tutor training in adult basic education session focuses on an overview of tutoring guidelines, the elements of a lesson, tutoring writing and giving feedback. February 8th� Adult Basic Education: Session 3. Mt. Holyoke, Reese 317, 1:15PM-4:05PM Tutor training in adult basic education literacy techniques Session 3: focuses on learning styles (including Learning Disabilities), math tutoring, boundary issues and language simplification. February 11th� Five Colleges Training 1: Tutoring Basics/Youth Development. Open to the Five Colleges and the Public. Mt. Holyoke College, Kendade 305 4:30PM-6:00PM Trainer: Joan Giovannini, teacher at the Choices After-School Program in Holyoke. The training will cover what you need to know for one-on-one tutoring with youth, specifically with youth in the Holyoke public schools. Several youth from Holyoke, and tutors in the program, will assist in the training, and talk about real situations and strategies for tutoring. Open to the Five Colleges and the Public. February 18th� Five Colleges Training 3: Tutoring Literacy Techniques: Part 1. Open to the Five Colleges and the Public. UMASS Amherst, The Campus Center Room 903, 4:30PM-6:00PM Trainers: Lisa Oimet, Teacher at the Holyoke Center for Excellence, and Katie Plasse, Fifth Grade English Teacher at the E.N. White School in Holyoke and Lead Teacher of the Connections After-School Program. This training will cover reading, writing, and comprehension strategies for K-8 students. The trainer will also instruct for English Language Learners. Open to the Five Colleges and the Public. February 20th� Holyoke Bound. Open to the Five Colleges and the Public. The United Congregational Church of Holyoke 10:00AM-2:00PM. This is an all-day orientation the city of Holyoke for all college students involved in community based learning, volunteer, internship, and research in Holyoke. To read more detailed information, and to register for the event go to: www.surveymonkey.com/s/HBRegister February 25th� Five Colleges Training 4: Tutoring Math Techniques March Training Details March 2nd� Five Colleges Training 5: MASS Mentoring 101, 4:00PM-6:00PM, Smith College, TBD Open To the Five Colleges and the Public Trainer: Marty Martinez of MASS Mentoring. Mentoring 101 is a two hour introductory training for new mentors on the foundation of quality mentoring practices. Participants discuss their expectations; learn the primary tasks of mentors; the stages of building a relationship with youth; and the role boundaries, communication, and goal setting play in achieving successful mentoring relationships. This is an interactive session that helps prepare participants for their role as a mentor. March 4th- Five Colleges Training 6: Tutoring Literacy Techniques: Part 2, Mt. Holyoke College, Kendade 305 4:30PM-6:00PM Training Open to the Five Colleges and the Public Trainer: Katie Plasse, Fifth Grade English Teacher at the E.N. White School, lead teacher in the Connections After School Program. This training will be a more comprehensive training on ELA techniques following Part 1. It will be centered around the application of these techniques, reflecting on the tutor�s experiences in the schools. Even if a student has not begun tutoring it is important to attend Part 2 to receive more-thorough training on reading and writing tutoring skills. April Training Details April 7th� Grant Seeking & Grant Writing for Non-Profit Organizations, Mount Holyoke College 9:30AM-10:50AM | |