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CRLA Tutor Training Modules

The Chalon Learning Center of Mount St. Mary's College has been certified and authorized by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) to award tutor training certificates from July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2008. This certification covers all three recognized levels of achievement. CRLA is an internationally recognized body of tutor training and management professionals based in Virginia.

All new Chalon tutors must attend the intial hour of orientation training with Daniel Aucutt, the Associate Director, prior to working. Thereafter, tutors are required to train concurrently while they tutor, and submit assignments as directed. The pace will be established during orientation based on each student's course load and work schedule. The syllabus for the Mount's CRLA tutor training program is enclosed below, accompanied by the appropriate links.

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TUTOR TRAININGMODULES FOR CRLA CERTIFICATION LEVELS 1, 2, 3

Lever One
(Concepts/Lessons)	(Hours)
Introduction to Tutoring / Policies, Procedures, & Tutor Cycle	1.5
Principles of Effective Tutoring (Dos, Donts, Decisions)	1.5
Mechanics of Tutoring (Methods & Environment)	1.0
Problem Solving & Communication	2.0
Role Modeling to Under-Prepared Students	1.0
Tutor Assertiveness Training	2.0
Understanding Learning Disabilities	2.0
Study Skills for Academic Survival	1.5
TRAINING TOTAL:	12.0
Level One TUTOR HOURS from Contact Sheets TOTAL:	25.0

Lever Two
(Concepts/Lessons)	(Hours)
Principles of Effective Tutoring Revisited	1.0
Collaborative Learning Dynamics	1.0
Diversity Awareness For Everyone	2.0
Role Modeling and Problem Solving	1.0
Codependency & Academic Counseling	1.0
Advanced Learning Disabilities Training	3.0
Special Tutor Project Preparation (Meeting with Supervisor)	1.0
TRAINING TOTAL:	10.0
Level Two TUTOR HOURS from Contact Sheets TOTAL:	25.0

Lever Three
(Concepts/Lessons)	(Hours)
Review of Level One and Level Two Topics	1.5
Assertiveness Training Revisited	1.5
Group Tutoring & Management Skills	2.0
Learning Styles & Inventories	2.0
Structuring the Learning Experience	2.0
Strategies for Target Populations	1.0
TRAINING TOTAL:	10.0
Level One TUTOR HOURS from Contact Sheets TOTAL:	25.0

CUMULATIVE TRAINING TOTAL FOR LEVELS 1,2,&3:	35 Hours
CUMULATIVE TUTORING TOTAL FOR LEVELS 1,2,&3:	75 Hours