TUtor training
Volunteer tutors help students make positive changes in their lives. As tutors work with students to improve English literacy, students are moving toward achieving life goals.
Tutor training is a two step process. All our tutors must first complete Adult Basic training. Our Adult Next Level training is an optional second step for those interested in tutoring English as a Second Language (ESL) or GED exam preparation.
For more information and to register for any of our program trainings, please call (517) 485-4949.
Seating at training sessions is limited.
ADULT BASIC READING WORKSHOP
All volunteers first complete CALC’s Basic Reading workshop to become a successful tutor. Workshops are in two parts, one on each of two successive days. No prior experience is necessary, and CALC provides lots of free materials and support. There is a $15 refundable deposit for the tutor's manual, cash or check only.
All sessions are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Space is limited so please RSVP. Please call (517) 485-4949 to register.
Workshop dates for the first half of 2020 are:
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January 14 and 15, 2020
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February 11 and 12. 2020
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March 10 and 11, 2020
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April 14 and 15, 2020
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May 12 and 13, 2020
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June 9 and 10, 2020
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July 1 and 2, 2020 (Please note: this is Wednesday and Thursday)
english as a second language
If volunteers are interested in tutoring English as a Second Language, they also complete our English as a Second Language workshop (two parts). Again, no experience is necessary, and CALC provides lots of free materials and support. There is an $11 refundable deposit for the tutor’s manual. Tutors must complete the Basic Reading Workshop first.
All sessions are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Space is limited so please RSVP. Please call (517) 485-4949 to register.
Workshop dates for the first half of 2020 are:
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January 21 and 28, 2020
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February 18 and 25, 2020
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March 17 and 24, 2020
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April 21 and 28, 2020
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May 19 and 26, 2020
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June 16 and 23, 2020
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July 7 and 14, 2020
GED exam preparation
CALC’s GED Exam Preparation workshop for tutors is available by appointment.
Please call (517) 485-4949 for more information.
CHILDREN's Literacy
Through the READ to SUCCEED program, MSU students tutor an at-risk child on a one-on-one basis, focusing on improving their student's reading and writing skills. Tutors will be providing direct instruction to their student - this is not a homework help program! We provide training and constant support for our tutors and prior to tutoring all prospective tutors must attend our training sessions. Interested tutors must come to our 324 Erickson Hall office prior to training to fill out the necessary paperwork and register; they may tutor either for credit or as a volunteer. We are always in need of tutors. Tutoring takes place twice per week for an hour each meeting. All tutoring sites are off campus, and carpooling can be arranged.