Online Resources

The Tutor, in-depth articles for tutor, mentor, and others that serve youth. (View all Tutor articles)

• The Tutor (Winter 2007) Connecting With Kids: Effective Communication Strategies for Volunteers Who Work with Youth (PDF)
• The Tutor (Spring 2006) I really can do math!: Developing Mathematical Skills in Elementary Students (PDF)
• The Tutor (Fall 2005) I couldn't put it down: Captivating the hearts and minds of adolescent readers (PDF)
• The Tutor (Spring 2005) Now I Get It! Homework Help Strategies for Volunteers (PDF)
• The Tutor (Fall 2004) Savvy Traveling: Volunteers Engaging With School Culture (PDF)
• The Tutor (Spring 2001) Reading Aloud to Build Comprehension: Using a think-aloud technique to build understanding (PDF)

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• Resources for MPS students (requires student to log in)
• Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
• Tutor Newsletter and other tutoring resources
• Tips on reading instruction
• Resources for math instruction
• Tips for tutoring ESL students can be found at: everything ESL.net, ESL Lounge, and Colorín colorado.
• Electronic Library for Minnesota

• From MLC's Tutor Resource Center:
• Literacy 101: The Basics: Learn more about  the history and background of literacy in Minnesota, the nation, and within the international community.
• Tutor Training: Learn about and/or enroll in a comprehensive training program for new and active tutors. Take a look at these pre-service trainings and in-service workshops that will help you become a successful tutor.
• Preparing Lessons: Gather the tools you need to successfully prepare lessons and create a culturally-inclusive learning environment. 
• Advocate for Literacy! Learn more about what you can do to support equitable literacy services through legislative organizing and advocacy.

• Below taken from More About Literacy:

• Take a look at big picture issues in literacy: definitions, why adult literacy is important, how literacy programming is structured, and what organizations are working on this important cause in Literacy 101 in our Tutor Resource Section.

• Or check the following links to specific topics and statistics.

• History of ABE Federal Funding 

• Just the Facts:  Literacy Statistics in Minnesota and the U.S.

• Links to more statewide and national literacy organizations

• Games for kids
• Art resources and craft ideas

• Closing the Achievement Gap
• "The Nation's Report Card"
The Education Trust: Includes performance profiles for individual states, and analysis of achievement gaps
• The National Urban League's Program for Education and Youth
• The Minority Student Achievement Network
• The Applied Reserach Center, which recommends practices and policies for narrowing the achievement gap
• ERIC, an educational publication search engine

• The official NCLB Website
• Education Commission of the States