Links to Literacy Websites

Best Practices in Tutor Training/Student Instruction

• Demystifying Adult Literacy for Volunteer Tutors: A Reference Handbook and Resource Guide Written by Charlene L. Ball

This PDF document is a compilation of some of this background information gathered from a variety of different sources. Each section ends with a list of references from which the information is obtained. This Reference Handbook and Resource Guide is intended as a ‘tool’ for new and more experienced tutors. Tutor trainers especially will appreciate its free resources for reference.

URL to the site: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/literacy/oltt/pdfs/demystifying_adult_literacy.pdf

• Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutor Training from the Illinois State Library

Helping adults improve their literacy and English language skills is an important task that requires training; the goal of this website is to provide a web-based training alternative to face-to-face training. To succeed, also be aware that establishing a close working relationship with a local adult literacy program is a vitally important factor. As a first step in determining if Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutoring is right for you, please explore this website to learn more.

URL to the site: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/literacy/oltt/home.html

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