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TLC News2010 Outstanding Tutor AwardCongratulations to Laurie Anson, the 2010 Outstanding Tutor Award Winner. Laurie received her award at the PAACE Conference on June 1, 2010 during the opening luncheon. Laurie, of Noxen, PA, tutors for Bradford-Wyoming Literacy Program which is headquartered at the Bradford County Library. 
When observed, Laurie and her learner, D, worked in a room with walls peppered with materials relevant to their studies. The learner practically burst into the room in her excitement to get started. She quickly pointed to some pictures on the wall and worked to remember the names of the individuals pictured. 'D' was well aware of what was expected of her throughout the lesson and she was always ready to move on to the next step. Laurie and D obviously have a well developed rapport which helps D refocus when she gets frustrated - she was able to laugh at herself when Laurie touched her shoulder and said "I sense a bit of frustration here...". To all of you hard-working, dedicated tutors out there—KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! You may be the next Outstanding Tutor. TLC's Tutor Resource Site: Check it Out!Check out TLC’s Resource Site for Tutors at http://tutorsofliteracy.blogspot.com. Update on TLC ServicesTLC is available to schedule trainings as requested—plan ahead for your professional development opportunities for your tutors. A few online trainings are also available with more to come. Please contact Kim if you would like to request a specific online tutor training topic or if you would like some independent study materials for tutors. The pilot of an online book study using Dr. Beverly Ford’s book “Making Case Management Work” was very successful and will again be offered after the start of the new program year. Similarly, the pilot of a basic tutor training went well and can be offered again as requested. Online Discussion Group and Website for Adult Literacy Programs and their TutorsTLC has created an online discussion list for literacy programs and tutors. The goal of the group is to provide a central area for brainstorming, voicing ideas, and sharing challenges and best practices. The website is a place where lesson plans, curricula, trainings, and other files can be posted and shared. If you have not already received an invitation to join the group you can do so by going to the following website: http://groups.google.com/group/adult_lit_tutoring_programs Tutor Professional DevelopmentClick here for answers to many frequently asked questions regarding tutors and professional development. Also, check out this excellent website for EVERYONE working with adult learners: PAACE Adult Literacy DivisionPlease contact Kim Rossman if you have any issues that you would like to share with the PAACE Board. Likewise, if you have any suggestions regarding TLC’s role as the Adult Literacy Division Chair, please pass them on also. Featured TLC TrainingWatch for updates regarding a tutor training on Building Workforce Skills into Low Level Tutoring Sessions. Do you use volunteers?Contact TLC for information and trainings on how to incorporate volunteers into your program, including recruiting, managing, retaining, and rewarding them. Colleen Serencsits, colleen@tlcliteracy.org, can answer any questions that you may have regarding these opportunities. What would you like to see on this Web site?Please contact Kim Rossman at kim@tlcliteracy.org with your suggestions. The goal is to make this Web site an increasingly valuable resource for literacy tutors and trainers.
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