Happy New Year!

I hope you had a good holiday and were able to spend time with family, friends and/or loved ones, virtually or otherwise.

3 inches of rain in Seattle? It must be winter! The good news is that we start the winter term next week with full classes! It is exciting to see more students step up to learn online. We are even adding some extra classes this term, a M/W Computer Lab and an evening ESOL 1 and Conversation Class. You can see the winter class schedule via the link on the bar to the right of this blog.

NEW Tutoring Hours Log Link


We have a new link for you to log your hours for the winter term. Please access the new link in the bar to the right of this blog. 

Remote Tutor Training

The winter Remote Tutor Training is a required training for all new tutors. More-experienced tutors are encouraged to attend as your experience and knowledge really embellish the trainings and you will get to spend time with your fellow tutors to share and brainstorm ideas. We are all still learning in this environment!

This 2-part hybrid training is designed to both prepare and provide support for remotely tutoring students. We ask you please complete the first 8 Pre-Activities independently online before January 30th, 2021 and attend the second part, a Zoom workshop training on Saturday, January 30th, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm.

Part #1 Pre-Activities

Expect to spend approx. 3-4 hours on these 8 self-paced pre-activities:

    1. Working with Adult Literacy Learners, online training
    2. Literacy Source’s Instructional Philosophy
    3. The Danger of a Single Story Activity
    4. Intercultural Communication
    5. Photo Activity
    6. Zoom Meeting Skills
    7. Online Scavenger Hunt

Part #2 Zoom Workshop Training

The 2.5 hour Zoom Meeting will be a workshop format with the following objectives:

    1. Find tools/strategies/best practices for remote tutoring
    2. Adapt 2 activities from the teaching kits (on the instructor google drive) to remote tutoring. Choose from citizenship, reading, beginning literacy, or pronunciation.

Please Register for Part # 2 Zoom Workshop: Saturday, January 30th, 10am - 12:30pm. Register here

For step-by-step instructions on how to access the pre-activities and to register for the Zoom workshop please click this link: Invite and Instructions: Parts 1 & 2 Remote Tutor Training

With your continued help and support we look forward to another successful term. 

Stay dry and well,

Caroline